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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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!
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! :)
Awesome!!! Lauren and I ooo’d and awed at every picture. Once again, THANK YOU!!!
Lauren and Byrdman you guys look awesome! Way to go Rene! I love the ones with the skyline in the background! SO COOL!
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!!
omw!! these are superb! My fav has the sunset in the background. Love to the happy couple!!
Great pictures J! Congrats my man
Very nice photos…..especially like the subjects!
Gorgeous photos. Lovely bride. Cute as a button groom-to-be.
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!
These look amazing!! So happy for your guys!
Gorgeous photos :) You can just see the joy and love emitting from both of you. God bless
Justin, these are GORGEOUS photos! Congratulations on your engagement, I am so happy for you both :)
These pictures are absolutely AMAZING!!!! I am so happy for both of you!!! God Bless!!!
Great Pictures! Congratulations Justin and Lauren!
Beautiful Pictures! Congratulations Justin and Lauren.
WOW…just WOW! Amzing couple and amazing shots.
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!
Justin, these are beyond Amazing! Congratulations!! I wish you both the best of luck in your wonderful life together!
Gorgeous pictures! Congrats to you both, I am so excited for you!
Beautiful pictures Justin and Lauren…congratulations!
These pictures are incredible, so beautiful. I’m so happy for y’all!
Great pictures!
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!!!
These pictures are beautiful and so unique just like the two of you! Well done!
My beautiful cousin!!!! Great pics! Love you!
Beautiful pictures! Congrats on the engagement, wish you both the best!
what a gorgeous couple… beautiful photog work… made all the easier by the subjects therein… congrats, you guys….
Awesome photography, you guys look great! Congratulations and wish you both the best!
Beautiful! The love just oozes off of these pictures! Congrats!
All of the pictures are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats again!!! Hope you both all the best.
Love them! Makes me want to get some “way past engaged” pictures done!!
This pictures are AMAZING!
Congrats Justin and Lauren!
These are so beautiful! What a gorgeous couple :)
these are amazing! i’m so happy for you guys!
Ahh! These are absolutely STUNNING! I love them! You captured Lauren and Justin’s personalities perfect! Good job!
Ahh! These pictures are absolutely STUNNING! I love them! You captured Lauren and Justin’s personalities perfectly! Great job!
Justin & Lauren you look great in the pictures. Modeling may be in your future!!!
The pictures are all so amazing!!
WOW! I love these! I’m so happy for you guys!
p.s. you guys should be models or something….beautiful couple!
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!
Love the pictures!! You two look amazing in love :)
The pictures look great! However, Barbie and Ken need to be a little less ‘mushy’ – ha! Love you both.
Love, love, love. Enough said!
Love these! Ken and Barbie look picture perfect. Thanks Rene! :)
These are absolutely stunning!! I am praying for you guys!
These are amazing! Seems like you two were meant for each other! ;)
Justin way to go! These look great. Congrats!
Congrats you two! I wish you both a very happy life together!
congrats you two! I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!