I've been saving this engagement session like a little prize that I wanted to hold onto as long as possible. Now I'm sharing it with you.

Laura and Raj drove me to Laura's family farm in Hinckley, Illinois. I haven't laughed that hard or be that inspired in a long time.

Laura's family even gave me a bag of goodies like zucchini bread and fresh vegetables from the garden.

We also had a little meeting of two cultures in our photos when Laura and Raj changed into Indian clothing. I swore I'd never do the much overdone American Gothic shot, but I couldn't resist doing it with a twist: American Gothic, International Version 2.0. :)

Oh, Laura and Raj do a great imitation of America's Next Top Model too.

We capped the night with yummy Dairy Joy, the fine Hinkley fast-food establishment.

Thanks Laura + Raj for a wonderful time! I can't wait for your wedding at the Newberry Library in March!




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Comments
Bridget Carroll says:

Beautiful Laurie!

(08.06.10 @ 01:50 PM)
Kelly says:

This is my favorite session you have done to date. Wowzaas.

(08.06.10 @ 04:27 PM)
Jason Burns says:

Wow what a great spot to take engagement pictures, These are beautiful! Fantastic job.

(08.06.10 @ 07:08 PM)
Nicole Thomas says:

These are just too fun! The one of the cow between them is the best!

(08.06.10 @ 08:46 PM)
Gina says:

Laurie, these are gorgeous! I love the variety and they are absolutely adorable!

(08.06.10 @ 09:33 PM)
Jessie says:

Amazing. I love so many that I can't pick a favorite. You are incredible!

(08.06.10 @ 11:51 PM)
Alex says:

Laurie, these are just excellent! The one with the couple in the foreground and the cow in the background, framed by them kissing is *awesome*.

(08.07.10 @ 08:04 AM)
sandy says:

amazing shots, such fun, love the b&w, the indian costumes and the cow shot made me chuckle!

(08.07.10 @ 09:50 AM)
Mary Lynn says:

I'm Laura's aunt, and I watched her grow up on her family's farm. These photos were beautiful and brought tears of joy!

(08.07.10 @ 10:15 AM)
Shang says:

This session looks SO fun! So much color and I love how you pulled off the American Gothic one =)

(08.07.10 @ 10:35 AM)
matt shumate says:

This was so much fun to see! I love it. Great couple & a beautiful location combined so well in these photos.

(08.07.10 @ 12:07 PM)
Stefano Choi says:

Great looking couple and this set had so much range and beautiful candid moments. Loved it!

(08.07.10 @ 12:47 PM)
Vida Carson says:

AH! You killed it, Laurie.

(08.07.10 @ 01:47 PM)
Teresa K says:

You rock. NO REALLY, you are so awesome. These are so inspired and FUN. ALL of them.

(08.07.10 @ 11:03 PM)
Jessica Schilling says:

Wow, these are beautiful! Those hay bales are so cool, and I love the red throughout. Looks like a fun couple!

(08.08.10 @ 02:18 AM)
Amy French says:

Laurie, these are beautiful! My faves are the first two (REALLY love those!) and the American Gothic one. They will be so pleased with these!

(08.08.10 @ 10:39 AM)
samantha @ shutterspeedster.com says:

Great work! Love the first pic!

(08.08.10 @ 11:09 AM)
Natalie says:

They are such a cute couple! Wow! :) Loving all of these images.

(08.08.10 @ 03:01 PM)
Michelle Kabelis says:

What a small world Laurie. . . this is where I lived before I moved to England. Love me some Dairy Joy! Glad you enjoyed yourself in our small little town! :) Love the pictures!!

(08.08.10 @ 04:04 PM)
Matt Stanton says:

Thats an amazing set, my fav is the kiss through the window of the truck, simply stunning!

(08.08.10 @ 04:24 PM)
Joe says:

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! These are awesome- That truck shot is amazing!! LOVE IT!

(08.08.10 @ 04:28 PM)
Phill says:

What an absolute joy! Loved looking through these Laurie. Fantastic looking couple, fantastic settings and fantastic photography all rolled into one. The onlooking cow through kissing couple shot is out there; one of a kind; and American Gothic had me laughing out loud. What a delight!

(08.08.10 @ 06:01 PM)
Emily Donelan says:

gorgeous!

(08.08.10 @ 06:22 PM)
Milena Dekic says:

Stunning photos Laurie. I have a soft spot for friesian cows and that shot with Laura & Raj kissing with the cow in the background in focus is quirky and really well seen. Love them all.

(08.09.10 @ 07:39 AM)
Steve Koo says:

I'll say it again - I think this may be your best e-session ever!

(08.09.10 @ 09:27 AM)
Steph Masterson says:

Amazing pics! Great looking couple + amazing photography + evident chemistry among all of you = perfect session.

(08.09.10 @ 11:26 AM)
Thomas Lester says:

This is such a fun set. What a great idea. All of it! Really well done. The shot of them about to kiss in the truck is SO HOT! Wonderful images.

(08.09.10 @ 04:22 PM)
Heather says:

Oh, they look like so much fun to photograph!! I love the shot of them kissing in the truck, it's perfect!!

(08.14.10 @ 03:42 PM)
Amy Parsons-Laura's favorite cousin:-) says:

These are amazing-almost brought me to tears! Great work!

(08.26.10 @ 07:26 PM)