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May 26, 2010
Stanford, CA Engagement: Linda & Mike
Sometimes it’s about the shared history — where you’ve been, what you’ve done, and who has experienced it with you. Because after all, don’t they say it’s our past that often defines us? Yes, sometimes it may be about the shared history.
Linda and Mike, whose history is rooted back east at the University of Virginia, met their freshman year of college and began dating their sophomore year. With more than eight semesters and a plethora of final exams under their belts, both are on to higher education at Standford University. Linda is pursuing a PhD in biomedical informatics (yeah, don’t worry, she didn’t even know what it meant when I asked!) and Mike is in the midst of his law degree. And they’re still together. Working together, studying together, and dreaming together. Dreaming of the future.
Because, they way I see it, it’s not necessarily their pasts which define them, but their future. No, not their shared history, which indeed has established their love, but their shared vision and shared love, validated by memories of the past.
Linda and Mike, you have some outstanding paths ahead of you and I’m so excited to see where you are led together. It was a breath of fresh air to shoot with you around Stanford University. Thank you opening up to me and allowing me to capture the joyful, playful souls that you are.
Love you guys!
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The light was just perfect!
One of their favorite places on campus.
Yeah, Linda is a bombshell!
The band of Linda’s ring is so petite and dainty! It’s a perfect match for her.
Perfection.
Love this shot when Linda candidly looked back at me.
It was really important to Mike and Linda that we capture not only them, but also focus on their environmental surroundings a bit too.
Mike, you are such a stud! This is where he was pulling out all his GQ moves.
My faves:
The next few shots are the courtyard on campus where Mike proposed.
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These photos are GORGEOUS!! I love the picture third from the top. So beautiful.
These are great photos! Really good-looking couple and really great scenery!
My favorites are the ones where Linda is on Mike’s back.
I love them!
These pictures are AMAZING! You look gorgeous, Linda :)
My favorites are the one where Linda is on Mike’s back. Really good-looking couple and really beautiful scenery!
So many lovely shots, you beautiful couple!! May the Lord’s love always be with you!!
Linda. You look so happy. I am thrilled for you.
Wow Linda! You look so beautiful!!! Congratulations on your engagement!
WOW! I really like these photos! They are so beautiful. I love you Mike and Linda.
Wonderful pics! You two look great together!
You both look so happy and the pictures are beautiful =) Congratulations!
Lovely! Congratulations Linda and Mike.
Gorgeous! You two are lovely.
The photos angled from below are cool!!
Great photoes!
Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple!
Linda and Mike, These are amazing photos!
Linda, you just look so striking and beautiful!!!!
Rene- These photos are gorgeous…Nice work!
Linda and Mike- These photos are amazing…
Linda- you look strikingly beautiful!
Beautiful, beautiful photos. As Mike’s father, I’m a bit biased I guess, but Linda and our son sure are a wonderful couple, and the photographs capture them superbly. Breathtaking.
This is my favorite engagement shoot to date!! I LOVE where you guys shot and how you photographed them….not to mention, they are a very photogenic couple!!! Tell Linda she needs to become a personal shopper….I’d hire her in a heartbeat!!
Amazing work Rene :-) I seriously am in love with this shoot!!
We are so excited for the both of you! These pictures are gorgeous and you both look so happy! :)
Remarkably light and joyful photos. I’d like to wish the couple a happy engagement and a even happier married life.
IT IS OBVIOUS FROM THESE PICTURES THAT LINDA AND MICHAEL HAVE INCREDIBLE LOVE AND DEVOTION TO EACH OTHER. YOU HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB OF CAPTURING THE MAGICAL FEELING BETWEEN THESE INDIVIDUALS.
You two look wonderful! Great shots! Linda, you are gorgeous!
OMG these are gorgeous!! You look soooooo beautiful Linda!
Gorgeous!!
Congratulations Mike and Linda! We love you very much! The beautiful pictures also show your beautiful minds!
Stunning photographs; the location is captured as beautifully as the loving couple. Wonderful!
These are fabulous photos of a wonderful couple in a beautiful California setting. Congratulations to Linda and Michael!
Can you say Bombshell shoot! I can!
Beautiful pictures!
I love them all. Linda you look beautiful! You two are such a great couple and look terrific together. :)
Dennis, SWEET COMMENT! These are great pictures and congratulations to Linda and Michael!
congratulations! you two are so beautiful =)
What a beautiful set of photos! I love them all. Congratulations!
Congratulations! You two look so happy and natural together. The photos are amazing!
Congratulations, Linda, these are gorgeous!
Great pics! Congratulations!
Congrats! Great photos of you two!
You two are so cute!
These pics are great! You guys look super cute!
Linda, you look beautiful! Congrats on your engagement :)
Mike and Linda! The pictures look great, I especially love the sepia ones!!!!!!
Great pictures!! We are so happy for you guys.
These are amazing pics!
Super sweet pictures!!!!! Also love you wearing the top from the San Fran shopping tour last time! Wish you all the best.
Love the pictures! Congrats on your engagement!
You all look wonderful! :D
LOVELY! Congratulations to you guys!!!
Lovely! The light by the church is just beautiful :)
Beauuuutiful!
You guys bring out the gorgeous in each other. You look so happy it makes me cry!!! :)