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Santa Monica Engagement: Bri and Drew
19.03.12 
destination engagements
Good morning and happy Monday! Boy, do we have a great shoot to kick off your week. You can’t go wrong with the bright and colorful California and the effortless beauty and love that Bri and Drew exhibit.
We met up a couple of weeks ago in Santa Monica, California. These two are getting married in Black Forest and both are Colorado Springs natives but really got to know each other and fell in love after they both moved to SoCal to pursue careers in Hollywood.
You may have spotted Drew in Angels and Demons. He was a guard. And he’s met Tom Hanks, sooooo he’s pretty much a celebrity in my book. ;-)
You would think both of these guys were celebrities based on the sweet paparazzi photography I did on the 3rd Street Promenade…
Bri and Drew, what a blessing you are. I can’t wait to see you two again. I’m down for more sushi next time you’re out here in this landlocked state. ;-)
So much love and joy to you!
René
And now to those paparazzi pictures I was talking about…
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Santa Monica Engagement: Tori & Dustin
08.03.12 destination engagements
Oh, how the years go by…
It was over 12 years ago that we first crossed paths. Those were the days when I was too young to wear makeup. When he had braces. The days when Starter jackets were just on their way out of the popular crowd. When discmans were not allowed in class. Though we loved our music… Candy by Mandy Moore. Kiss Me by Six Pence None the Richer. What’s My Age Again? Blue by Eiffle 65?
Oh, how the years go by…
Now, I’ll be honest. I don’t remember when we first met. But through some deductive reasoning, here’s what we came up with:
René: Dustin, what team were you on in 7th grade? Did we know each other then? When did we first meet?
Dustin: 7A. We met in 7th grade English. Can’t remember the teacher.
René: Wow. You remember that?
Dustin: I think you even sat in the far back corner. [insert chuckles here] For some reason I think the teacher must have been Javernick, but that doesn’t sound quite right. I think Estes was math, Smith was geography, and I can’t remember science.
René: Erickson was science. I think you’re right about Javernick. Far back corner? haha
Everything between then and our senior year of high school is pretty foggy to me. I seem to remember we hung out in different circles, but were always cordial to one another. Our friendship really began our junior year when we both ran for high school co-presidents. Head Boy and Head Girl were the official terms. :-) Though we didn’t run as a team, I think we were both shock when we won our respective positions. The next year was filled with Student Council camp, weekly meeting with our principals, public speaking opportunities, and so much teamwork.
Fast forward seven years… Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine being a part of Dustin’s wedding day! This May he is going to marry the sweetest girl ever: Tori. She’s beautiful, driven, about to finish medical school, has a huge smile, and a great laugh. It’s so cool to see my old counterpart, Dustin, all grown up and in love. He’s so gentle and tender with her.
Last weekend we met up in California to do their engagement pictures. Currently, they’re living in Arizona, but we chose to visit California for the engagement experience since these two met at Biola University during their undergrad years and had some pretty awesome date nights at the Santa Monica Pier.
So without further ado, Dustin and Tori!
So much love to you guys,
René
We started the day with little lunch and then headed over to Biola.
I’m not gonna lie… 80 degrees was a nice break to this chilly Colorado weather.
Tori spent quite a bit of time in this chapel praying for a lot thing, but especially for her and Dustin’s relationship.
These are my favorite! Tori, you are stunning.
I love how playful these two are!
After a “short” drive to Santa Monica and a little traffic, we made it to the beach!
Oh, how I LOVE THIS!
Yeah… hardly an ounce of makeup on this girl too.
Love.
If you watched the latest episode of Modern Family, Leap Day, this location ought to look familiar to you. :-)
Dustin and Tori… I can hardly wait for May to be here! I cannot wait to kick off the summer season with your beautiful Arizona wedding! Thank you, thank you, thank you for letting me be a part of the beginning of the rest of your life. I’m honored and thrilled at the same time. I love you guys to the moon and back.
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- Sarah Norwood said
sunset, beach… sigh… romance! :) gorgeous!
- Kim DeClaire said
All of the pictures are great, but the ones under the pier are my favorite! I love how they contrast with the rest. And the last one is amazing. All the colors!
- Nicole said
So BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE these pics!
- Jessica Ellen Gorman said
Gorgeous pictures, love the variety of places, you guys make a great couple!!!
- Ali said
Wow, Dustin! Congratulations! Your future bride is beautiful!!! P.S…I remember the 7th grade Dustin with braces, too. ;)
Washington, D.C.: Jenny & James
29.11.11 destination engagements
They say that opposites attract.
That finding a mate who is your opposite is like touching two electrical wires together: sparks fly and things really heat up. He zigs, you zag. I think James was the first to say it, “She’s the yin to my yang. We just balance each other.”
And I paraphrase…
Like how I never pull the shower curtain closed after a shower. She always does.
Well, he’s more of a journalist and factual writer, where as I write poetry.
She’s quiet and I, well, I tend to dominate the conversation.
Because that’s really want makes life work, right? Balance. What a better way to do life than with someone who fills in yours gaps.
:-)
Jenny, James, and I met up over the Veterans Day weekend in Washington, D.C. These two are getting married in Colorado, but wanted engagement portraits that represented their current life in D.C. I jumped at the chance to go out there and capture life as they know it.
J&J, I can’t wait for your big day in June! It’s going to be fabulous. I just hope the wedding cake’s good. ;-)
So much love and joy to you,
René
We started off the day with a bite to eat at one of their favorite cafés near Eastern Market.
I totally felt like a private investigator following these two around the market.
Love!
You are so beautiful, Jenny!
After Eastern Market, we made our way to the National Mall where the colors were to die for!
So handsome, James!
Definitely one of the more insane things I’ve ever done in my lifetime: engagement pictures on the Lincoln Memorial on the Saturday of Veterans Day Weekend. Ay yi yi – it was a zoo of people!
Love these!
We chased the light to Dupont Circle where these two got engaged.
45 Comments
- Peggy said
Wonderful pictures of a great couple.
- Edrie O'Brien said
Very nice pictures. Best wishes.
- Evie Sheldon said
Great portfolio ! ! ! !
- Zora Nieto said
What a darling couple! Great pictures, wonderful photography. What wonderful memories you are making. Congratulations Jenny, from your great-aunt (“Sis”) in Texas. Best wishes to you both.
- Sarah Norwood said
sigh… escalator kisses and park bench cuddles. Adorable.
- Alicia said
Oh girl, what beautiful pictures you captured … yet again! I love the colors, the urban setting, the almost chic-”university” feel … they turned out GREAT!
- Trace said
You both look so perfectly made for each other! And each photo is a perfect testament to it! Lovely photos!
- Kathy Holland said
What great pictures!
- Gina said
What a beautiful way to share your engagement…congratulations Jenny & James! Loved the photos!
- Kiersten said
These pictures are a transcendental experience. What a mix of explosive beauty and quiet joy, and most of all, genuine love and companionship. You two are so blessed to have one another. And how lucky we your friends are to share it with you; thank you both for showing the world your journey! Congratulations, Jenny and James!
- Tiffany Santana said
You two are so adorable, and this photographer is an artistic genius! I love that you, two are together! God bless you both! =-)
- Mindy said
Beautiful pictures! Congrats!
- Donna Thompson said
Great pictures!
- Jillie Lozanoff said
You guys look really happy together, these are great pictures! I wish you all the best with your future, looks like you’re off to a great start :)))
- Toni said
They’re all so beautiful! And so very, quintessentially, Jenny and James in DC. You both look amazing, and I’m so happy for you! I’m so honored to be in your wedding, you crazy kids are my favorite.
- JASON MCCAUL said
These are incredibly good pictures. Congratulations to you guys!
- Kara Clark said
These pictures are beautiful!
- Channing said
Love you photos! James I didn’t know you were engaged! :O Congratulations!!! She is beautiful :) The photos came out great! Love the fact that it’s all walk through D.C., love both the color and black and white, they came out awesome and they have have a very casual/realistic feel, not posed or faked. Congratulations again!
- Katya Holen said
Unique and Lovely engagement photos. Know you will cherish these memories and wish you many years of loving togetherness.
- Darryl Dunnington said
Loved the leaves in the park, but I have to admit a bias.
- Danette said
Wishing u both many years of happiness
- David said
Great picts and congratulations!
- Kim Young said
Beautiful! Amazing! Full of Life, Movement & Personality. You can hear the laughter, feel the breeze, and know that you have just witnessed a True Love! Congratulations!
- Missy said
These are AMAZING photos … what a beautiful job in a stunning setting. They will love these forever!
- Jeri Leingang said
Beautiful pictures!!!!!!!!!!!
- Donna said
Wonderful pictures.
- Sundy said
Wonderful pictures. Very natural and beautiful
- Sara said
I met Jenny and James in college and these pictures look exactly like them. Happy, funny, easy going and awesomely in love. Great job, absolutely beautiful.
- John Valentine said
Glad to see that Jenny found the man of her dreams. Great photos. It is clear that opposites attract and the photos relay that perfectly. Nice Job
- Alta Swaine said
I love the photos/scenery of a couple very much in love.
- Sheryl said
Gorgeous!
- Bobbie Skolnekovich said
Beautiful setting!
- Mari Pretzer said
Wonderful pictures…authentic and sincere!
- Melissa said
Beautiful photos of two amazing people!
- Travis Drake said
Awesome pictures.
- Amber Romero said
Omygoodness, these are phenominal!!! Jenny you are so beautiful! In an understated and classy way. So glad we’re cousins!
- Martha said
Wow! Fabulous portraits of an amazing couple.
- Kathy Smith said
Amazing pictures! Very natural.
- Amanda W said
These are absolutely gorgeous. I have never seen a shoot this amazing!! Love the locations.
- Kyla Coronel said
I LOVE these pictures! I am so happy for the two of you!
- Shawn said
This is your best work yet, Rene!
- Shannon Coker said
Favorite Engagement Shoot EVER!!!! Rene, your work floors me every single time. I can’t wait for my engagement session! :) Ahh!
- Patty Dunnington said
As the mother of the bride, I have to say these are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you
- Kami said
Oh my! This shoot is my favorite in a while! I love the change of pace/scenery. GORGEOUS!
- Hannah said
There is not a thing I don’t LOVE about this shoot! So natural, so beautiful. Well done friend.
Seattle Engagement: Lauren & Justin
07.11.10 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!
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- Mary Gottlieb said
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.
- Julie Devlin said
Congrats Lauren and Justin!!! Your pictures are gorgeous!!! I can’t wait to see round 2!! xoxo
- Beth said
Amazing!! My favorite part of facebook is seeing you two!
- Mei Ratz said
Love these!!! Such beautiful photos capturing love at it’s finest. Adoring and swooning over these weren’t hard at all.
- Aubrey Hubbell said
Great pictures, Lauren & Justin! Ken & Barbie!! I love it! Beautiful couple! We love you SO much, & can’t wait until the wedding!
- Dr. D. & Kathy said
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.
- Jan Lewallen said
Beautiful, joyous photos of beautiful people! Loads of congratulations to you!
- Tim Gradoville said
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!
- Natalie Pramenko said
Congratulations! I am looking forward to meeting you, Lauren. These beautiful photos have truly captured your happiness. Love to you both!
- Garrett (G$) said
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.
- Tracy Byrd said
“Our crows are the blackest”
- Mary and Tom Rogers said
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
- cindy said
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!!
- Jani said
LOVE all these pictures….!!! You guys are fabulous!
- Nila Rosslow said
LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!! Absolutely wonderful pics!!! You are so beautiful Lauren!!! Love you!
- Nila Rosslow said
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!!
- Russanne said
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.
- Ashley Middleton said
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.
- Brendan said
Congrats on the engagement! Your pictures look great.
- Maddie said
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!!
- Drew said
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
- Denise Paswaters said
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!
- Karl Painter said
Great pictures cuz, I love you! Congratulations!
- Leigh Painter said
Lauren, the pictures are amazing! Looks like you had a wonderful time. Love to you both!
- Erica Ehlo said
I LOVE ALL OF THESE :) you guys look perfect together, im so happy for you two!
- Shaina said
love these! congrats to Justin and Lauren! Can’t wait to see what the wedding pics will look like! Beautiful work! Beautiful couple!!
- Cori Smith said
These pictures are lovely! So excited for you both. Congrats Lauren and Justin! :) You are the cutest couple!!
- Vickie J. Painter said
Absolutely beautiful pictures of a very special couple. We are so blessed to have you in our family.
- Curtis said
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.
- Emily Schutz said
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*
- Lisa said
Congrats, jason’s cousin! Best to you
- Jake said
Nice pics you two youngsters! I’ve always wanted to say that. -Jake
- Carol Byrd said
JUSTIN and lauren..These pictures are awesome. You both are so wonderfully blessed.
- Aunt Darlene Zeppa said
LAUREN! JUSTIN! What AWESOME PHOTOS! Lauren, could you be any happier? Justin must be somethin’!!! LOVE YOU BOTH! (PS.. HEY RENE!!!)
- Makenzie Schrag said
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.
- Makenzie Schrag said
These are beyond beautiful! Such gorgeous photos. So happy for you Byrd!
- Lindsay Eubanks said
Justin, Absolutely breathtaking! So stunning! Wish you both blessings in your future life together. Can’t wait to meet your future bride to be.
- Lindsay Eubanks said
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!
- Lindsay Eubanks said
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!
- Airica Chavez said
Wow, these photos are absolutely amazing! You both look so happily in love! May all of you dreams come true! =D
- Sarah Painter said
Love the pictures! They really captured a sweetness between y’all! Hope we get to meet that boy one day!
- Kevin Korn said
These pictures are great. What a good looking couple and happy. Congrats,
- Misti Furr said
These pictures are amazing!
- Jewel said
These are freaking amazing :)
- Robert Martin said
Very nice!
- Chip Corbett said
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 - Wayne Nelson said
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 - Anthony Walker said
Congrats to the both of you! God Bless you both!
- Lara Nunez said
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 - Michelle said
These pictures are so perfect! Congrats and the best of luck to you both.
- Aunt Pat said
Thanks for sharing; love the pictures, love you guys…Aunt P
- Brittani Wilder said
She is beautiful ! I wish you guys the best of luck!
- Shannnon said
CUTEST PICTURES EVER! Seriously. You guys look SO adorable
- Tammy Harmer said
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!
- Brittany!! said
Ok so I have looked at these pictures 4 times and I love new ones everytime!!
- Brian said
Awesome photos!I know that guy!
- Bina Walker said
Lauren these pictures are amazing! You guys are so in love and its so wonderful!! Congrats to the both of you!
- Jennifer Trujillo said
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!
- The proud mamala Byrd said
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!
- Whitney :) said
I absolutely LOVE them!!! Little sister is HAPPY!!:)
- Stephen Hubbell said
Life has much to offer two young lovers . . . I’m happy for you guys . God Bless :)
- Shannon Coker said
Beautiful beautiful people, incredible light and the best photographer I know! Heck of a combo!
- Whitney :) said
I absolutely LOVE them!!! Little sister is happy!:):):)
- Terry Byrd said
Seattle never looked so good. Great setting for the love Byrd’s
- Connor G said
That is one sexy man. Great pics J! Miss you man
- Kyle said
These pictures are amazing! You guys are so cute together!
- Ron Goode said
Great photos! Who thought to take them at Pike’s Place? A wonderful idea, a beautiful couple, and amazing photography. Thanks for sharing!
- Micah Green said
You two look like the perfect couple, I’m happy for you Justin. God Bless you two!
- Meg said
congrats you two! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
- Meg said
Congrats you two! I wish you both a very happy life together!
- Ryan said
Justin way to go! These look great. Congrats!
- Brian Haefliger said
These are amazing! Seems like you two were meant for each other! ;)
- Katie Monnet said
These are absolutely stunning!! I am praying for you guys!
- Sue Hubbell said
Love these! Ken and Barbie look picture perfect. Thanks Rene! :)
- Brianna Mears said
Love, love, love. Enough said!
- Matt Hubbell said
The pictures look great! However, Barbie and Ken need to be a little less ‘mushy’ – ha! Love you both.
- Katelyn Green said
Love the pictures!! You two look amazing in love :)
- Christine said
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!
- Sarah Griffitts said
WOW! I love these! I’m so happy for you guys!
p.s. you guys should be models or something….beautiful couple!
- Heather C said
The pictures are all so amazing!!
- Joe Toscano said
Justin & Lauren you look great in the pictures. Modeling may be in your future!!!
- Rachael O'Neil said
Ahh! These pictures are absolutely STUNNING! I love them! You captured Lauren and Justin’s personalities perfectly! Great job!
- Rachael O'Neil said
Ahh! These are absolutely STUNNING! I love them! You captured Lauren and Justin’s personalities perfect! Good job!
- lindsay grossan said
these are amazing! i’m so happy for you guys!
- Sara Weeks said
These are so beautiful! What a gorgeous couple :)
- Jennifer said
This pictures are AMAZING!
Congrats Justin and Lauren! - Avia Thompson said
Love them! Makes me want to get some “way past engaged” pictures done!!
- Stacey said
All of the pictures are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats again!!! Hope you both all the best.
- Abby Kalk said
Beautiful! The love just oozes off of these pictures! Congrats!
- Jaedium said
Awesome photography, you guys look great! Congratulations and wish you both the best!
- sam wilkins said
what a gorgeous couple… beautiful photog work… made all the easier by the subjects therein… congrats, you guys….
- Jaedium Dubois-Shaffer said
Beautiful pictures! Congrats on the engagement, wish you both the best!
- Jason Painter said
My beautiful cousin!!!! Great pics! Love you!
- Nan Livingston said
These pictures are beautiful and so unique just like the two of you! Well done!
- Aundie said
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!!!
- Shelley Schultz said
Great pictures!
- Samantha said
These pictures are incredible, so beautiful. I’m so happy for y’all!
- George B. said
Beautiful pictures Justin and Lauren…congratulations!
- Katherine said
Gorgeous pictures! Congrats to you both, I am so excited for you!
- Sam said
Justin, these are beyond Amazing! Congratulations!! I wish you both the best of luck in your wonderful life together!
- Jackie said
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!
- Chris Dilg said
WOW…just WOW! Amzing couple and amazing shots.
- carol white said
Beautiful Pictures! Congratulations Justin and Lauren.
- carol white said
Great Pictures! Congratulations Justin and Lauren!
- Jacob Reed said
These pictures are absolutely AMAZING!!!! I am so happy for both of you!!! God Bless!!!
- Maureen said
Justin, these are GORGEOUS photos! Congratulations on your engagement, I am so happy for you both :)
- Staci said
Gorgeous photos :) You can just see the joy and love emitting from both of you. God bless
- Jeni said
These look amazing!! So happy for your guys!
- Melissa Wolf said
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!
- Kim May said
Gorgeous photos. Lovely bride. Cute as a button groom-to-be.
- Rick Byrd said
Very nice photos…..especially like the subjects!
- Dave Holland said
Great pictures J! Congrats my man
- Kristy W said
omw!! these are superb! My fav has the sunset in the background. Love to the happy couple!!
- Lauren said
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!!
- Scott said
Lauren and Byrdman you guys look awesome! Way to go Rene! I love the ones with the skyline in the background! SO COOL!
- Justin said
Awesome!!! Lauren and I ooo’d and awed at every picture. Once again, THANK YOU!!!
- Alex Watson said
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! :)
- Kristi said
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!
Love these!
These are fantastic!!! I almost typed that in all caps but I didn’t want to yell. OK, I’m gonna do that anyhow. THESE ARE FANTASTIC!
Love the softness, sweetness and playfulness in these images. Also, love the outfit choices … girl did her homework! Beautiful combinations!
RT! These are so much fun! One of my fav engagement shoots of yours for sure my friend :) you are so talented!
I love you both so much. Beautiful pictures. I can’t wait for the wedding!!!
Bright colors. Bright faces. Bright future
Love these pictures! So much joy and life in every one :)
Congrats Bri and Drew! What beautiful pics. These will be a lasting memory for all to share in your love for each other. You are a beautiful couple.
LOVE these pictures!! So awesome, Drew and Bri-
These are incredible shots. You guys look amazing together. We are so excited for you!
Great Photos, you look stunning and happy! Nice job!
Congrats
Great Photos, you look stunning and so happy! Nice Job!!
Congrats
These pics are to die for!! So cute! Beautiful, Bri! <3
Ow Ow!! Seriously love these.
Wow! Bri yall are so beautiful together! You are so grown up and gorgeous! These pictures are amazing!
Wow these are gorgeous! Bri you are so grown up and stunning!
Just gorgeous! So romantic!
These are super cute! I like the beach photographs the best!
Bri! You look wonderfully happy. I wish we could make it out to see you guys!
Wow, congrats bri, no one deserves this more than you! Praise god!
Great pictures, Rene! Bri, you and Drew look so awesome together! The pictures are so SoCal, too!
Gorgeous photos! Many blessings!
Loved the one in the stairwell — all were gorgeous!
Loved the one in the stairwell, looking up. Can’t think of any I didn’t like.
felicitaciones! :)
Looks like so much fun! Very Happy for you two!
Awesome pics guys. Can’t wait to see how the wedding photos turn out.
JEEZ LOUIS THESE ARE COOL!
What wondeful pictures!
Awesome!
Heard you need more comments! Here!
Bri! This is absolutely beautiful! Congratulations, girlie!!!
I wanted to be 100! Oh well! Very pretty!
These photos are beautiful. And it looks like you had a great time. Congratulations.
This looks amazing!!!!
I am so happy for you!
These are awesome!
Great shots!
love the hat ones! and all of them! you guys are adorable!
LOVE THESE!! They are all amazing, and Bri and Drew looked like they had a blast :)
~K
Wowee! Never has such a love been captured by such a lens! Power combo like a sandwich of Richard Simmons and Billy Blanks.
Wowee! I have never seen such love captured by such a lens! Power-combo! Like a Billy Blanks and Richard Simons sandwich.
Love the couple, love the photography!
Brilliant! And the cowboy boots are a nice touch, Bri :)
The “knees-not-quite-touching-elevator-picture” looks like the beginning of a short story. I leave it to you Drew to come up with an epic tale to recite to small children about what followed after the picture was taken.
They look sooooo perfect, such a combination of pure beauty and fun loving, just like Miss. Bri!!! Lovely!
What a great looking couple! Absolutely love the beach shots. Some great romantic pics!
Beautiful pics!!!!
My Bri-Cheese is getting married! She’s always been such a sweetie and I’m just so happy for her! He is one lucky guy!
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These photos are just so wonderfully romantic and beautiful! Congrats Bri and Drew!
Congrats!!!! The picures are stunning Bri!!! :)
LOVE! So beautiful.
absolutely amazing – I’m blown away!!!
Bri these pictures are so beautiful! Pray you will always be this in love. Wanda
Love these pics! Love the lady in them too! What a fairytale photo shoot. :-)
Aww! Precious! Huge Congrats!
Not only are the photos beautiful, they also capture the romance!
These are so pretty! Great work!
These are so beautiful! Great work!
Great photos! What a beautiful couple
Amazing photos! Not only were we impressed with the professionalism, but also with the way they captured the romance…
Amazing Photos! We were taken not only with the professionalism, but in the way they captured the romance…
Amazing photos! Very romantic!
Beautiful!
Wow! What a lucky couple to have Rene as their photographer!
Okay I cried looking at these LOL I wish you both nothing but the best :)
These are gorgeous! I love the ones where you’re in the blue dress and on the roof of the building!
Besides you grabbing my sister in everyone! I like it! Nice pictures!
So cute. Great work!
Perfection :-) Couldn’t be happier for you both
These pics are so cute, you guys! Excited for you!
A warrior and his bride-to-be. Looking good, you two!
wow…great shots, even managed to make drew look decent
These are gorgeous Bri! So happy for you!
Wow. These are absolutely stunning. Love them!
Love the pictures. They tell such a great story that you can share with your kids and grandkids. What a wonderful gift to the next generation.
Bri & Drew – These are the MOST ADORABLE pictures ever!! :) I miss you guys so much!!
Why is your life a movie Bri?? Seriously you’re so in love! I love all the pictures they are so natural!
Ooomg!! These need to be in a magazine. Such gorgeous photos. And Bri is sooo photogenic! :)
Beautiful!!!!! So happy for you!
Very impressed! and Congrats by the way!
These are so wonderful. A lot of love and joy captured.
These are awesome! Especially Bri’s face as she’s getting hit by a wave. Haha.
And how could these NOT be the coolest pics ever of an amazing couple? Well done.
Drew, beware, this could not be our Brianne. Just a few years ago her mom surprised us all and brought her home to Cincinnati 3weeks after she was born. She should only be maybe 6 yrs. old. Oh no– she’s no longer ours – she is yours now.
And how fabulously happy you both are. Great pics!
Bri, I cannot even tell you how excited I am for you!! These pictures are so beautiful! Congrats, love :)
Wow! Great couple
Awesome photos you guys! I like bri’s cowboy boots. talented photographer!!
YAY Bri! These pictures are incredible!!
Loved your pics!
You guys are adorable! Love the pictures :)
You guys are adorable! Love the pics :)
So random but…I went to High School with Rene. Small world. Beautiful pictures guys.
Beautiful pictures and amazing couple! Wishing you both lots of love and happiness!
These are beautiful! Congrats Bri and Drew!!
Congrats Bri and Drew! These are fantastic pictures! I love the colors! You guys are such an attractive couple!
Wow this is awesome! You both look beautiful (yes even you Drew). So happy for and proud of you guys! So excited
love these! the pic of the hats is especially adorable! SO happy for you bri!!!
Gorgeous, Bri! So excited for you! You look great in all of these : ) Miss you!
Love the beach ones..
I love these! They just get better and better. I like how they don’t feel posed, the natural interactions were fantastic. Loving the cowboy boots!
These are great, especially the ones on the beach
These pics were the first view I have had of my cousin Brianne’s fiancé. They look incredibly happy together.
These pictures are perfect.
Adorable shots! I love the colors.
Cutest Couple Ever!
Awesome shots. You guys are so cute together!
The pictures are all truly gorgeous and capture such a pure happiness- congratulations to a beautiful couple!
Seen better. LOL jk! You both look amazing!
Girl. You be lookin’ fiiiine! mm
These are so great! Love it!
I totally recognize these places. Perfect for dates. Very romantic.
Seriously beautiful.
Beautiful!!!
cool pic
Beautiful!
These are great! So unique, so beautiful! Great job, Rene. Drew and Bri, you two are adorable together!
Love these!
fabulous ! My favorites are the the ones IN the water !
Gorgeous. My favorites are the ones in the water.
These pictures are gorgeous! They capture the love between two fantastic people!
Wow, these are amazing! Great scenery. An amazingly photogenic couple that exudes happiness and joy. All captured in some stellar shots. I’m buying whatever you guys are selling!! =)
Couldn’t have captured your personalities any better! :)
I love these! Beautiful photos, even more beautiful people.
you’re the top!
These pictures look awesome!
These are so precious! Congrats, again!!
Beautiful photos! Congratulations to the happy couple! :)
wow these look great! Congrats again, guys!
Cool Pics you two love birds!
:) So much fun! Thank you Rene!
AMAZING! All of them- beautiful couple and you can tell they have a blast and are madly in love! Way to go, Rene- you’re so very good at this :)
These colors are amazing! Beautiful work, Rene.