Where do I start!

This session has been in the making for months and all of the planning and anticipating was so worth it!

From my very first meeting wtih Justin and Christina they talked about doing a 50’s style engagement session.  It seemed crazy not to  considering Justin’s uncle had a passion for restoring vintage cars and they would have their pick of cars for the session.  I spent most of my first 20 minutes walking around gawking at the cars – all I could think was “My parents would love this”.  Whenever an “old” car drives by my parents tell me the make, model and year and then tell me all about how cars were special back then and how there were only so many releases a year which made it a big event!  I knew right off that my parents had nothing on Justin’s uncle.  His work was just amazing.

The outfits, the hair, the attitude – it all just screamed awesomeness!  Christina’s hair had just the right amount of style and sass.  Justin was a NATURAL for the camera and often was in position before I was done getting my lighting right.  They were a joy to work with and these images make me giddy every time I look at them!

This post clearly should have less words and more images because they do all the talking….

Our initial car was what they kept referring to as a bucket car – I am showing my car ignorance here but it had this great vintage feel to it.

I think this image is pure hotness – I am LOVING the mood and the black and white!

Next we moved onto a ‘59 Oldsmobile in Cherry Red – a perfect color pop to Christina’s yellow coat

Can’t you just FEEL the chemistry between these two here!!

We swapped outfits and cars and changed the mood a bit

This dress called for a little dancing!

Outfit change and we headed to a grassy field with an awesome green pickup…

When I asked them if they were handholders they said “no pinkie holders”:)

As the session wound down we busted out the Monopoly (Ok Horseopoly) board.  During the prep for the session I learned that they both loved to stay up late into the night playing Monopoly.  I think engagement sessions are about capturing who you are as a couple before you get married – so out the board came!

I couldn’t stop thinking of Grease (the movie) during the shoot – for a little summer lovin – checkout the slideshow!

Christina and Justin from audra bayette on Vimeo.

Christina and Justin – I CAN  NOT WAIT for your wedding in December!  Enjoy !!

All my best,
Audra