Seattle Engagement: Lauren & Justin
11.07.10 by René 
destination engagements
I heard this song the other day. A song about love. It’s called Sailboats. It talks about two people being together and being adrift on a sailboat. Her love is the sea, his love is the horizon – strong and steady. The artist sings of her mate lifting her lonesome sails, as he makes the bitter sweet. Together, they’re sailing through life. The tide is out and the moon is high and together they’re sailing.
And one day, when time gets the best of them, and they succumb to the decrepitude, still their love will remain in its youth. Still, they will continue sailing.
Justin and Lauren, this is my prayer for you. I couldn’t help but think of you when I heard this song. The love that you share is so pure, so innocent, and so full of life. In the many years to come, may you always work at maintaining this youthful love. I am blessed to know you and share this time of life with you. It has been such a pleasure getting to know your hearts over the last few months. I’m privileged to know you and your families. Thank you for having me to Seattle; we’re looking forward to continuing west and shooting your wedding in Maui.
We started amidst all the hustle and bustle that is the Pike Place Market.
Love these true candids.
We ventured out onto the streets where we discovered these lively musicians.
This is Justin and Lauren. They are like this all the time.
Love this one!!
Peoples’ reactions are priceless.
And then there was this wall…
Oh, Lauren, Lauren, Lauren…
Love these guys!
Stunning!
After the market, we were off to Kerry Park to get some neat views of the city!
Ze Space Needle, ladies and gentlemen.
The lovely Mount Rainier.
And then we were in a heavy pursuit, chasing light up the coast of Seattle to make it to the Golden Gardens Park, when we passed this sailboat dock. Knowing the light was fading fast I made an gut decision and swung into the parking lot. Best decision I ever made. :-)
Now, I’m not one to brag, but I must say, we have the prettiest brides ever. That is all.
And our grooms aren’t too shabby either. ;-)
Ugh, love this one!
Um…. and this one!
Lauren got Justin this awesome watch as an engagement gift.
Favorite!
Honestly, who am I kidding. I love them all. Lesson in photography, life, relationships, this blog: the best is always yet to come. Seems like the really good stuff is always towards the end.
Stunning.
Big finish by Mr. Justin. This one could be my desktop background for years to come!
Or maybe these!
*sigh* I’m ready to do it again! Oh wait, this is only part one of your engagement session! Looking forward to shooting part II this month!
LOVE YOU GUYS!
Justin,
With all the holidays and trying to finish up the semester, I haven’t had a chance to send my congrats on your engagement. Here’s wishing you both all the best. I think of you often when I’m talking to out of district students contemplating whether or not they should attend Arapahoe. You continue to be a credit to our school. Happy Holidays.
Congrats Lauren and Justin!!! Your pictures are gorgeous!!! I can’t wait to see round 2!! xoxo
Amazing!! My favorite part of facebook is seeing you two!
Love these!!! Such beautiful photos capturing love at it’s finest. Adoring and swooning over these weren’t hard at all.
Great pictures, Lauren & Justin! Ken & Barbie!! I love it! Beautiful couple! We love you SO much, & can’t wait until the wedding!
An absolutely lovely begining! Two joyous souls set to embark in their very special sailboat across a vast expanse toward a distant horizon. Congratulations and all good wishes in your journey. It may not always remain in sight, but remember the convoy that is surrounding you.
Beautiful, joyous photos of beautiful people! Loads of congratulations to you!
So happy for both of you! The engagement pictures are amazing and such a good idea to take some of them at the local fish market. You guys make a beautiful couple and may God bless you now, and for the rest of your lives together!
Congratulations! I am looking forward to meeting you, Lauren. These beautiful photos have truly captured your happiness. Love to you both!
Congratulations J and Lauren, love you guys. These pics are rather splendid and I am so pleased you guys are happy. I would have to agree with Matt though, you guys kinda make me sick:)It’ll be wonderful having a sister-in-law.
“Our crows are the blackest”
What fabulous pictures; you must have had the most fun day ever. Congratulations….we are very happy for you and anxious to meet the beautiful bride to be. Love, Mary and Tom
Inspirational… the obvious love and joy shared between Lauren and Justin, the artistic eye of a amazing photographer… I am so happy for you both!!
LOVE all these pictures….!!! You guys are fabulous!
LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!! Absolutely wonderful pics!!! You are so beautiful Lauren!!! Love you!
Lauren, I’ve known you since you were little, you are truly a remarkable beautiful woman in and out. I wish you & Justin ALL of the happiness in the world. Always put God first and the rest will follow!!I LOVE your pics!!! They capture your love in every frame!!! Congrats!!
I didn’t think anyone could top my engagement pictures but HOLY COW! These totally top them, without a doubt. I am in love with these. So so so beautiful.
I’ve known Lauren since she was about 10, so I don’t know if I can handle looking at any more pictures of her smooching! :) I’m so happy for you. You are a beautiful pair.
Congrats on the engagement! Your pictures look great.
These photos are absolutely beautiful, it just makes me smile so much to see these!! Justin used to go to my highschool, and I’m so excited to see him so happy and with such a beautiful girl!!
Justin and Lauren-
You guys are absolutely perfect for each other. i couldn’t be more blessed to know you both. I have nothing but the best wishes for you both and keep you both in my prayers.
have a good time in maui
My goodness, isn’t God good?! Congratulations to you both. Mr. Byrd, as always, I am very proud of you and looking forward to hearing wonderful things from you and your beautiful wife-to-be.
Oh … and your pictures are SPECTACULAR! What an eye you have, Rene!
Great pictures cuz, I love you! Congratulations!
Lauren, the pictures are amazing! Looks like you had a wonderful time. Love to you both!
I LOVE ALL OF THESE :) you guys look perfect together, im so happy for you two!
love these! congrats to Justin and Lauren! Can’t wait to see what the wedding pics will look like! Beautiful work! Beautiful couple!!
These pictures are lovely! So excited for you both. Congrats Lauren and Justin! :) You are the cutest couple!!
Absolutely beautiful pictures of a very special couple. We are so blessed to have you in our family.
Congratulations Lauren! The pictures look awesome, you two both look great. I particularly like the black and whites…I’m just glad you’re happy and wish the best for both of you.
I love the ones at the end ESPECIALLY (all of them are so sweet…but the ones of Justin picking you up are classic). So happy for you guys! *Hugs*
Congrats, jason’s cousin! Best to you
Nice pics you two youngsters! I’ve always wanted to say that. -Jake
JUSTIN and lauren..These pictures are awesome. You both are so wonderfully blessed.
LAUREN! JUSTIN! What AWESOME PHOTOS! Lauren, could you be any happier? Justin must be somethin’!!! LOVE YOU BOTH! (PS.. HEY RENE!!!)
These are beyond beautiful! I’ve never seen such creative photos. I’m so happy for you Byrd! Its easy to see that you are incredibly happy.
These are beyond beautiful! Such gorgeous photos. So happy for you Byrd!
Justin, Absolutely breathtaking! So stunning! Wish you both blessings in your future life together. Can’t wait to meet your future bride to be.
Justin, What a great guy you’ve turned out to be and what a beautiful lady you’ve chosen to spend the rest of your life with. I wish you both blessings in your life together. These pictures are absolutely breath taking! Stunning!
Justin, Congratulations! I am so happy for you. What an awesome guy you turned out to be and what a beautiful lady you have chosen to spend the rest of your life with. Blessings to you both and these pictures are absolutely beautiful! Very Stunning!
Wow, these photos are absolutely amazing! You both look so happily in love! May all of you dreams come true! =D
Love the pictures! They really captured a sweetness between y’all! Hope we get to meet that boy one day!
These pictures are great. What a good looking couple and happy. Congrats,
These pictures are amazing!
These are freaking amazing :)
Very nice!
Justin,
These pics are terrific. Your Dad told me about them and said I could check them out. You and Lauren are a stunningly attractive couple. My very best wishes to you both.
Chip Corbett
WOW!!!! The pics are great and the two of you are awesome. I am very happy for you both and pray God’s blessing and protection on your life together. I wish you both the very best!!
Wayne Nelson
Denver
Congrats to the both of you! God Bless you both!
I love them!! :) My “lil sis” and her man are two of the coolest people you’ll ever meet! :) When do we get to see Part 2? Lauren/Justin, congrats once again, and many years of happiness and blessings to you both, I love you guys! :)
Lara
These pictures are so perfect! Congrats and the best of luck to you both.
Thanks for sharing; love the pictures, love you guys…Aunt P
She is beautiful ! I wish you guys the best of luck!
CUTEST PICTURES EVER! Seriously. You guys look SO adorable
I love your engagement pictures! It helps give me a few ideas for mine.. but they arent until April in Salt Lake so different setting… But you guys are adorable and the shots are amazing!
Ok so I have looked at these pictures 4 times and I love new ones everytime!!
Awesome photos!I know that guy!
Lauren these pictures are amazing! You guys are so in love and its so wonderful!! Congrats to the both of you!
Absolutely breathtaking! I have known Justin since he was a small child, and if anyone deserves the amount of love shown in these pictures it is him! I am so pleased to see that he has found love of this magnitude!
L is for the way you look at me, O is for the only one I see, V is very, very extraordinary, E is even more than anyone that you adore can…poster children for two in love! Pretty sweet and pretty mooshy!! Love you two…this is only the beginning!
I absolutely LOVE them!!! Little sister is HAPPY!!:)
Life has much to offer two young lovers . . . I’m happy for you guys . God Bless :)
Beautiful beautiful people, incredible light and the best photographer I know! Heck of a combo!
I absolutely LOVE them!!! Little sister is happy!:):):)
Seattle never looked so good. Great setting for the love Byrd’s
That is one sexy man. Great pics J! Miss you man
These pictures are amazing! You guys are so cute together!
Great photos! Who thought to take them at Pike’s Place? A wonderful idea, a beautiful couple, and amazing photography. Thanks for sharing!
You two look like the perfect couple, I’m happy for you Justin. God Bless you two!
congrats you two! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
Congrats you two! I wish you both a very happy life together!
Justin way to go! These look great. Congrats!
These are amazing! Seems like you two were meant for each other! ;)
These are absolutely stunning!! I am praying for you guys!
Love these! Ken and Barbie look picture perfect. Thanks Rene! :)
Love, love, love. Enough said!
The pictures look great! However, Barbie and Ken need to be a little less ‘mushy’ – ha! Love you both.
Love the pictures!! You two look amazing in love :)
Phenomonal pictures! They look great, and Justin & Lauren, congrats!! I would love to have my pictures done by you with my special day… Someday far away ;)
Really, amazing shots!
WOW! I love these! I’m so happy for you guys!
p.s. you guys should be models or something….beautiful couple!
The pictures are all so amazing!!
Justin & Lauren you look great in the pictures. Modeling may be in your future!!!
Ahh! These pictures are absolutely STUNNING! I love them! You captured Lauren and Justin’s personalities perfectly! Great job!
Ahh! These are absolutely STUNNING! I love them! You captured Lauren and Justin’s personalities perfect! Good job!
these are amazing! i’m so happy for you guys!
These are so beautiful! What a gorgeous couple :)
This pictures are AMAZING!
Congrats Justin and Lauren!
Love them! Makes me want to get some “way past engaged” pictures done!!
All of the pictures are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats again!!! Hope you both all the best.
Beautiful! The love just oozes off of these pictures! Congrats!
Awesome photography, you guys look great! Congratulations and wish you both the best!
what a gorgeous couple… beautiful photog work… made all the easier by the subjects therein… congrats, you guys….
Beautiful pictures! Congrats on the engagement, wish you both the best!
My beautiful cousin!!!! Great pics! Love you!
These pictures are beautiful and so unique just like the two of you! Well done!
OMG I love that one where they are kissing in the market place!!! It’s sooo cute how everyone is going on with their daily life and you have just this moment where you can tell just the two of them are in!!! It’s beautiful!!! Great job Rene!!!
Great pictures!
These pictures are incredible, so beautiful. I’m so happy for y’all!
Beautiful pictures Justin and Lauren…congratulations!
Gorgeous pictures! Congrats to you both, I am so excited for you!
Justin, these are beyond Amazing! Congratulations!! I wish you both the best of luck in your wonderful life together!
Take a fair, beautiful young lady and a handsome young man full of that pure unadulterated love and passion, coupled with one of those rare spectacularly sunny days in Seattle and then BAM! Rene, you captured the essence of their relationship. These images are forever chiseled on my mind AND my heart. Bravo!
WOW…just WOW! Amzing couple and amazing shots.
Beautiful Pictures! Congratulations Justin and Lauren.
Great Pictures! Congratulations Justin and Lauren!
These pictures are absolutely AMAZING!!!! I am so happy for both of you!!! God Bless!!!
Justin, these are GORGEOUS photos! Congratulations on your engagement, I am so happy for you both :)
Gorgeous photos :) You can just see the joy and love emitting from both of you. God bless
These look amazing!! So happy for your guys!
I absolutely love these pictures and I am totally jealous! I wish our pictures could have come out half as good as yours. You two look great together and totally in love. I am SO very happy for you guys.Congratulations!
Gorgeous photos. Lovely bride. Cute as a button groom-to-be.
Very nice photos…..especially like the subjects!
Great pictures J! Congrats my man
omw!! these are superb! My fav has the sunset in the background. Love to the happy couple!!
Rene, you are such a blessing! THANK YOU for such an incredible day and capturing the best moments :) You are truly wonderful!! We can’t wait for more in Colorado!!
Lauren and Byrdman you guys look awesome! Way to go Rene! I love the ones with the skyline in the background! SO COOL!
Awesome!!! Lauren and I ooo’d and awed at every picture. Once again, THANK YOU!!!
O my goodness Lauren (and Rene of course!) these are absolutely gorgeous! I love love love the sailboat pics they are so fun yet very romantic! And the Pikes Place ones are amazing too! :)
AHHH! I am the first comment! YES! These are so great! Love the one with the space needle in the background…well all of them!!! Well done, Rene! Wonderfully stellar pictures, you two!