kristen & dan: engagement session

Posted in: Engagements

June 9 2009

I’m enjoying these images and story very much. This ones a little different than the normal one location session. It somewhat tells a story of the young love of Kristen & Dan a January 2010 bride and groom to be. Kristen expressed to me she wanted to shoot in Glenville which is her and Dan’s hometown. She wanted to capture some of the things and memories about their hometown and whatnot. This was a fun one to shoot since each location was unique and special to them.

Enjoy, leave love,
JP

So we’ll start at Kristen’s home. Where Dan would obviously pick her up when they’d go out on a date…

Kristen’s dog Luke wanted to jump in a couple shots…

Now we’re at Schenectady Christian School, their high school where it all began….

Fun fact, Kristen & Dan started dating in 11th grade.

Cute one…

Love these…

Next it was off to the Stockade section which is where the church is that these two will become one in January.

But first a couple images out on the street…

This ones funny because a little bird decided to sneak in the frame.

I think this is my favorite of the day… the color palette is awesome.

After a quick wardrobe change we snuck in their church for a shot. They also happened to graduate high school in this church. Fun fact or “nerdy sidenote” as Kristen says. Dan was Salutatorian and Kristen was Valedictorian, how cute? Some serious brains here!

A couple more outdoors…

I love this series…

Some shots in Collin’s Park, a favorite summer spot of theirs.

And we had to go to Jumpin’ Jack’s… where many of their first dates were..

Fun fact: They both love ice cream with rainbow sprinkles…. thanks for treating me to one!

So appropriately we end back at the park, with an ice cream cone and my token “bling shot”

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  1. Lynette (01.5.10) 

    I came across your b log yesterday and went through almost ALL of your posts. I love your photography. You’re such an inspiration. I love shoots like this, walks down memory lane. You’re amazing!

  2. Denise Franzen (07.25.09) 

    what an awsome shoot you guys make a beautiful couple. CAnt wait to see the wedding pics.. Love you both. Denise

  3. Jennifer (06.15.09) 

    Great pictures!

    from

    Orlando wedding photographers

    Glen and Jen

  4. josh (06.14.09) 

    jp, great pictures !! amazing !! -bride to be’s cousin (josh)

  5. Susan Baker (06.12.09) 

    Beautiful couple inside & out- can’t wait until January at Saratoga National!

  6. Kristen (06.12.09) 

    I can’t tell you how many times I’ve looked at the pictures! Not only is your work beautiful, but you beautifully captured our story. Thank you

  7. Helen Blanchette (06.11.09) 

    I am the sentimental type, I really like the stroll down memory lane.

  8. Cathy (and David) (06.10.09) 

    Great shoot!! I love that you started at her house and journeyed to important locations in their lives. Very cool!

  9. jonathan (06.9.09) 

    Love the colors. Fantastic work!

  10. Kristen & Dan (06.9.09) 

    Just got your email and went straight to the blog! Thanks so much, we had a great time!!!
    The pictures are amazing!

  11. Cornelius (06.9.09) 

    Nice bling shot with the Ice Cream.

  12. Kris Ann (06.9.09) 

    great pics & fun locations!! January will be here before we know it…

  13. Stephen (06.9.09) 

    you’re on fiya! Beautiful couple… great shots, and def diggin the color palette. once again, nice job brother.

  14. Mona (06.9.09) 

    Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!! So cute!!! :)
    Great color and energy!

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