Romance in Black and White

I have finally been able to finish this couple's engagement photos. They were taken in September! My apologies to them for the long wait. This was an especially tender photo experience for me and I will treasure its memory always.

First of all, I noticed that the groom's clothing always seems a little too big for him because he is such a bean pole! So I decided I would take this couple out for a little shopping before the appointment with my camera. We went into downtown Portland and I purchased the pants, shirt and tie that fit him like a glove. He already owned that incredible hat. The gracious tailors at Nordstrom put a rush on hemming his pants so he could wear them for the photo shoot. The bride was going to wear the dress her aunt wore when she was engaged, but she definitely needed some killer shoes to go with it, so I decided to purchase those for her. With the daylight quickly disappearing, they hurried home and changed into their clothes and we all went to the scenic Pittock Mansion.

Looking right at home in such majestic surroundings, the day couldn't have been more beautiful. As you will see from their photos, they have a tendency to get rather silly together! In fact, I had to wait many times while he teased her unmercifully to make her squeal. I have the feeling he will be making her giggle for many many years to come!

We were able to capture such great images of them. I love all of the kissing shots, especially the one where she is kissing him and his hat is coming off! I also adore all of the images of them dancing. Hopefully, I was able to capture the joy and love they have for one another.

Oh, by the way, did I mention that the groom-to-be is my precious oldest son and the beautiful bride-to-be is going to be my daughter in July? I love them both with all of my heart!

So here are "S" and "S", my darling children: