Today’s engagement session, which was sent to me by Nicole from Design Curiosities, is pretty cool + different. Shots of Steven + Nicole were taken at various locations throughout Houston, starting out at The Orange Show (the couple went their on their second date, too!). They were closed due to inclement weather; however, Table 4 Weddings , their photographers, were able to get some great shots outside!

After The Orange Show, they moved to a lot near it, where there was this trailer in the shape of a rocket…

Then it was onto The Daft Punk Mural…

Then it was onto Domy Books in Houston, where the couple spends time looking through the many books + vinyl toys they have.

[image credit: Table 4 Weddings]

Visiting the locations where you previously created memories is a great way to personalize your engagement session. Interested in seeing more photos from this session? See the rest over at Design Curiosities.

These wonderful photos of Michelle + Clay’s chic NYC wedding were sent to me by Gulnara Studio. Michelle + Clay’s ceremony + reception took place at the Hudson Hotel. Before the ceremony, the couple + the bridal party went to Times Square, which made for some great photo ops. The lovely floral arrangements were by Rachel Cho and the lovely cake was by April Reed (definitely a fan of the fuchsia hues…).

Additional vendors:
Lighting:  Levy Lighting
Dress: Designer Loft

[image credit: Gulnara Studio]

Hello, there! It’s been about a week…so what happened? Well, the blog host started an unexpected migration  this past week (which led to a couple subsequent problems), hence the delay in posts. This is the first in the blog goodies I am going to share with you in this fun little game of blog post catch-up. But without further adieu…

Today’s wedding is LA, baby. This downtown LA wedding of Sarah + Brad took place at Cafe Pinot and was shot by the great, talented LA photographer Adrienne Gunde. This wedding location definitely has the best of both worlds – a city skyline and nice architecture with city lights shining at night, as well as a lovely green garden in the center of it all, near a historic library (same place where my best friend and I would sometimes visit for research papers in college!).  Do the blue + purple  centerpieces + bridesmaid attire look great with that amazing blue sky or what?

[image credit: Adrienne Gunde]

What does Industrial Chic look like? Just look at this great Chicago area engagement session of Derek + Jorie fabulously shot by Miller + Miller.

“The burned-out run-down factory mirrored exactly Derek’s profession – he is a Fireman for Plainfield + Joliet – and it also provided a grungy mix of backdrops for some engagement photos. The softer location incorporated a bridge, creek, trees and open field providing a breathtaking, natural setting.”

It is so fun that the factory acted as a backdrop for their engagement photos + the firemen attire made an appearance in some photos as well. Once again, proof of how unique + special it is when a couple infuses their sessions with their interests or passions.

Industrial, meet chic…

These photos below created a secondary romantic and calm feel to the engagement session -don ‘t ya think?…

[image credit: Miller + Miller]

I am really enjoying the recent NYC engagements and weddings I have been receiving lately. Today’s wedding feature and recent photo book entry was sent by Ashley from Julia Newman Photography.

The wedding of Melissa + Ethan , which took place at the W Hotel New York, features hints of pink [without being too pink!] and soft feathers…and has New York City written all over it. Are these some great New York inspired photos or what?

[image credit: Julia Newman Photography]

I love city weddings. So fun.

Other vendors from this wedding include:

Today’s engagement session was sent to me from Gina at Threshold Visions.

The engagement session of Emily + Walter, shot by Christopher Duggan, took place at The Bowery Hotel in New York City, the hotel where Walter bartends.

It is great when couples personalize their engagement sessions whether that is a specific location or an individual interest. This is another engagement session that has a nice romantic + urban/city vibe, aided by change in scenery  + wardrobe change. And, I like the purple with that fab red couch!

Interesting fact: Christopher Duggan’s images of Bruce Springsteen were recently added to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s celebrated photography collection!

[image credit: Threshold Visions]

I  spotted this recent engagement session on the Miller + Miller photography blog [ of which you know I am a fan!!].  Sarah + Ryan Miller said this happy couple, Ernesto + Erika, “came to us interested in a far from standard engagement photos style.” Goal achieved by the look of this session! I like the  juxtaposition of the edgy graffiti photos that Ernesto wanted and the urban chic + romantic photos that Erika desired. I like when couples mix styles + venture from just having one vibe of a photo session. I think Miller + Miller does a great job of capturing the essence of these various styles…

Great couple + great photographer definitely = great [+ far from standard] photos!

[image credit: Miller + Miller ]

Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you all had a nice weekend.

For today’s post – a wedding of a couple who’s very fashionable (and fashion magazine-esque) engagement photos were featured on trendsetting wedding not too long ago. The wedding of Joshua + Stacy recently took place in the Chicago North Shore area. Here are some of their great photos from their big day…

Thank you Sarah from Miller + Miller for sharing these photos with me.

In addition to the great photos, videos and more already posted this week, these are some oh so fun and creative images I liked this week! And since you know I love color, these are definitely not shy of that!

This LACMA engagement session shot by the talented Caroline Tran…

The was a plastic bowl display – how fun + what a colorful backdrop!

[ photo credit: Caroline Tran ]

I like the color palette of this engagement session photo shot by the talented Amelia Lyon in Costa Mesa. Is it the Lab? That place has such great design, as does the photo!

[ image credit: Amelia Lyon ]

I like this fun color-filed engagement session at the fair, shot by the talented Joe Elario Photography…

[image credit: Joe Elario Photography ]

I hope you all had a nice holiday weekend! Before I talk about these great photos I am sharing with you, I wanted to say I am back in the swing of things blogging after a brief leave. These last few weeks have been a little stressful+ busy both with work and at home [ my Grandma was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. I am hoping + praying for a great recovery [and special thank you to my great friends-you know who you are-who have sent me sweet messages + tweets last week.].

Now without further adieu…

I was delighted when I received an e-mail from Sarah at Miller + Miller  with these great engagement session photos of the very fashionable couple Joshua + Stacy. I adore engagement photos that are not only unique + not typical ‘engagement photo-looking’ but also showcase a couple in a unique way. I mean look at these photos…they are so fashion spread-esque! These beautiful images are so chic, classy and refined.

They started at Chicago’s Union Station downtown…

Then moved over by “the L” tracks.

Then moved over to the Planetarium, which offers a great view of the city.

And lastly, on to the financial district…

And, photographers Sarah + Ryan said it as well – is this couple model material or what? Great shots Miller + Miller.  Night engagement shots – after seeing these, they have become my new favorite. Thank you for sharing these images with me + allowing me to share your work of art with my readers.

[image credit: Miller + Miller]