6.07.2009

i wore my "i can has catz?" shirt.

Ty and Sierra just celebrated their 2nd anniversary. And since I have not been skilled in the ways of photography, I used their anniversary as an excuse to swindle them into letting me take their pictures for some good "Lauren-needs-to-learn-how-to-be-a-photographer-practice".


So, here are all of my favy favs...

















125 awesomespice comments:

Molly said...

SO cute Lauren~! Good Job!

Lindsey Layton said...

Very fun! And congrats to your bro and sis-in-law :o)

Jaydey17 said...

Wow. Lauren, these are absolutely goooooooorgeous!!! Well done :) I love to take photos, too, but mainly of my cat. He's so easy to photograph and he looks pretty in the sun lol.

My faves are the 2nd, 4th and last pics. Just divine.

xox

Marissa said...

Those look great!!

robynxx said...

Aww, these are such sweet photos! Very niice =)

I'd say you're a way better photographer than I am, hah XD.

Cheers!

Miss_Pippa said...

I Heart the bright colours in all your photos, makes it all look dreamlike and sruff.

Anyway, I would also like to say that if anyone else is mean to you, I may just have to put a hex on them. Jealousy is an illness, one that they all seem to be suffering from. We love you xxx

Lil' Woman said...

Wow, beautiful pictures! :)

Loys said...

Those are great pictures! I especially like number 13, because of the vintage look. Except for the clothes, you could think it was taken in the 70s.

omar said...

Nice job!

I like the b&w full body one of them in front of the door.

Nancy Face said...

SQUEE! I love them! You got da skillz! My favy favs are #3, #8 and #15! I love Ty-Ty & CC! :D

Mrs. MidAtlantic said...

I love the one of them sitting on the chair with the book and the umbrella. I could never take such great shots!

amanda leeann said...

i love all of them!

i think you're doing very well on your lauren-learning-how-to-be-a-photographer quest!

also, i realized i kinda failed at the de-lurking. i didn't actually introduce myself. so!

hi! i'm amanda. i live across the country, in humidity ridden TN. you've left me 2 really sweet comments on my blog and i appreciate that! i won't bore you any longer =]

i hope you have a great day!

Amber W. said...

Beautiful photos! They look professional to me!

Emma said...

Lauren, these are awesome, Ty and Sierra look brilliant and I love how imaginitive each of the compositions are. Good job!

Kate said...

Hey! Those look GOOD! :) My favourites are the one where they're kissing under the umbrella, and the one where they're sitting on the chair, reading . . . Congrats to them, and to you on getting better with your mad photog skillz!

Staci said...

Wow you did a really great job. I'm still trying to perfect my digital picture taking and it's not even close as good as yours.

emily and Nate said...

sheesh girl, not only are you gorgeous but your super talented! My fav is them in the chair reading, really creative and sweet.

tracyvanhorne said...

Oh those are so cute! Good job!! :)

Lauren said...

I'm sure the pictures were great but I was distracted by Sierra super cute outfit to notice anything else!!!

Jadeth said...

Way cute! The book pic is my favorite. They are absolutely adorable together.

Meghan O said...

You're like a pro or something! Beautiful!

Shelby Lou said...

i like the one with the chair/book/umbrella the best.

you did a fantastic job! FANTASTIC!!!

Karen said...

I love them! You did a great job!!

Kimberly said...

SHUT UP!!!! These are so stinkin cute! I will have to say this is one of your many hidden talents. Ty and Sierra are an adorable couple. Naturals ;D

Morris family said...

i think they turned out great!!! you wanna do mine and my hubbys?? we are gonna be celabrating 10 years this august!!

PRP said...

You are getting really good at this! They look fantastic!

Ann Marie said...

Oh my.. You can add Photography skillz to that list of talents girlie! They look awesome!!!

My favorites are the 2 with the flowers.. They are so cute and I love Sierra's smile in the 2nd flower picture...

Great job! Are you sure you don't want to do this professionally?

THE Stephanie said...

Lauren, the pics a fantastic!! You could take pics of me and my hubby any day!! :) Great job!

ladedadedum said...

I have decided: I will someday hire you to take my wedding photos. Since I am not even engaged yet, it's gonna be awhile. But someday!!

Kristina P. said...

As if I needed one more thing to be jealous of you. Great job!

Yvonne said...

Good job, lauren. Such cute pictures.

becky said...

these are all really cute, i especially like the one 2nd from the bottom where they're reading.

The Nye's said...

Those are amazing, i love them! You can take my family pic's anytime! I love the one with flowers behind his back.

The Nye's said...

Those are amazing, i love them! You can take my family pic's anytime! I love the one with flowers behind his back.

Lula! said...

You know where I live...so GET OVER HERE AND START SNAPPING!!!!

Honestly, these are amazing. So proud of you. My fave is the one of them standing side by side--against the red background. Totally looks like an album cover. Awesomeness...

Marni said...

love her cute yellow shoes! love the red wall! love the umbrella! love the chair! love the pictures! love LOVE!! <3

Connie (and Tony) said...

those are cute! Great editing too! I've been wanting to make a photography blog cause I love taking pictures too! Great work!

Jenn with Two N's said...

I don't know what you're talking about. "Not a good photographer" my butt! These pictures are wonderful. I also enjoy that you took the super cute chair from your home out into the desert!

Heather said...

good stuff. i posted a pic you'll love on my blog. I'm just sayin....

Fezfactiry said...

Those pics are too sweet Lauren. The lift picture is my favorite, sheer joy! (and great shoes.)

Stu and Angie Milne said...

suuuper cute lauren!! i love those two together and i really think you captured "them" if that makes sense :) i'm practicing my photo skills too, we should take a class together in the fall!

Laura Sue said...

wow these are awesome!!! are you secretly a professional photographer?

Bekah said...

please tell sierra to give me that outfit.

oh and good job on the pics
xo

nate and amy crandell said...

AH I love Sierra! those are the cutest pictures and you did a WoNDeRFuL job on them :)

Emily said...

Those are some fun and interesting shots. Good job. I think the bottom three are my favorites.

Sarie Lou said...

love them! what photo editing software do you use?

Robin said...

wow! me next please!

Katie said...

I am in awe of how adorable they are and how amazing your photographs are!

I think you can stop saying you don't know how to take pictures now--you very much do! Plus I loved the variety in these from cute to stylized to artsy to candid. You can tell you caught their feelings in a bunch which is so important, too.

I'm really partial to the cute ones with the chair and umbrella.

Great job, Lauren! Now I want my picture taken!

<3,
Katie

Rheannan said...

awesome job!!
the last one is my favorite!


ps-when did ty get so flipping tan?!

Jennifer said...

1. Ty is really tan!
2. I live that u thought to take the chair as a prop.
3. The photos are fabulous, u need to teach me your skills!

K'Brina said...

I love them all!!!

I wish that I could con my hubby into taking couple pics with me...he HATES getting his pics taken!

Steph said...

WOW! What are you talking about...you don't take good pics?!?! You could teach us all a thing or two!
1. What camera do you have?
2. Lense?
3. Filters (any?)
4. And did you play with any of them at the computer?

AWESOME! I'll bet your friends were stoked!

Sasha said...

Oh my goodness those are the cutest!! I would for sure pay you to take like engagement pics!!

Kayla, Nic, Paige, Ellie &amp; Maddy said...

Awsome pictures! My favoite is the last one!!

Brittany and Johnse said...

These are wonderful!! you are very good...natural talent!

Briana said...

I absolutely love your photography!

Alice said...

these photos are hecka cute! I'm thinkning of stealing the ider for my anniversary photos! :o) Great job as always!

Smarty Pants said...

I'm loving the one of the two of them sitting with the book and umbrella. The coloring is great and it is such a sweet pose.

Brett and Em Randall said...

so cute! what kind of camer are you using?

Natalie Ann Ingram said...

I love these! I really love the colors...That blue is one of my favorites! In fact I just painted a way amazing old frame that color...its awesome!

Lauren said...

Well hello bloggy pals...

I use a Canon Powershop Elph: 8.2 Megapixels. I am hoping to get a more professional camera...but I must say, the powershot is the shiz.

I will take photos for anyone who wants them...just let me know.

Klin said...

If only you would be in my town on the wedding day. You are an amazing photographer. I love what you did here.

Shayla said...

LOVE them!! And aren't they just the CUTEST couple too! Srsly, So great!!
Will you take some shots of my little boys when we're down?? {3 weeks! *SQUEE*}
PS. I do all of my own blog layouts/backgrounds & headers, thanks for the sweetness ♥

Midori said...

I love these! You've got a great eye!!

Jennifer said...

Love the pics!!

heidi lou said...

so, I'm thinking that when I get married (not that that's coming up anytime soon) you should do my engagements :)

these are gorgeous, good job!

T. L. C. said...

Lauren, I LOVE...reapeat...LOVE your photo skills! Girl, these are great. Question! What kind of camera do you use and photoshop?

Good, job. Pat on the back :)

Nick &amp; Kristin said...

I LOVE your pictures! Can you take pictures of Nick and I sometime? I guess we already have a million pictures of us right now...haha. your skills rock :)

luvyateamedward said...

You did such a great job! I love the last picture its my fav and so cute!

Jayci said...

Lauren you can take my portraits ANY DAY. For someone who has to 'swindle' someone into taking their pictures, you do an incredible job. I love the burn effect! :) The chair from your apt (right?) is an adorable touch to the bristly desert landscape. And Sierra's shoes are SO cute!! You are talented, girl!

Ana Cristina said...

Beautiful pictures, Lauren! :)

Candi said...

Great job!! they are so your style!

Clint &amp; Alicia McLaws said...

Great job, Lauren!! I love that some of them look aged. They're so beautiful!! What camera do you use?? I'm in the market for a new one, and I've been asking around to see what people use/recommend. :) Congrats to Ty & Sierra! :)

Clint &amp; Alicia McLaws said...

oh, and you should totally do trash the dress pictures :p I've been considering it. I was THIS.CLOSE to doing it....and I kinda chickened out. I don't wanna completely trash it. I just wanna do some...artistic?...photos with it. :p

Noelle said...

I certainly don't think you need to "learn how to be a photographer" Learning and practicing are two different things my dear. Your pictuers are fabulous. Very fun.

Just Your Typical Book Blog said...

Oh my gosh, these are great! I love all the places they were shot - the chair ones are really cute. You rock at these, keep it up!

Amber

Jordan said...

Those pictures are Amazing! You really did an excellent job!

Cat said...

your really good at photography... i love taking pictures but i'm def not that great at it! nice job!

sasha liz said...

they are SO cute.
Love this!!

Sierra said...

Lauren...you are absolutely amazing! I am so grateful that you did these for Ty and me! You are so talented and I am so lucky to have such a great, wonderful, beautiful, talented, and fun sister-in-law!

RatalieNose said...

Fabulous!!!
LOVE the last one!!!

Luke &amp; Shawnie said...

Great job lar! I love them! Sierra is just the cutest person you could take pictures of! Love her! lets hangout soon!

Brian and Brianna said...

They are sooo cute! Love them!!

mad4music said...

These are so cute!! what photoshop action did you use to get it misty around the edges?

kelly anne said...

Lauren-

These are AMAZING! Seriously, you have crazy awesome talent with a camera! Keep it up!

<3/Kelly

Shannon said...

um...ok can you teach me how to be a photographer? No seriously just wondering what kind of camera you have and if you use any lenses?

Shannon said...

I guess I should read all the comments before making my own...luckily for me I'm in need of a new camera Cannon Powers hot Elph 8.2 it is!

Britt Linde said...

Cute. Funny because usually I look at ppls engagement pictures they take and put on their blogs and I think to myself, "hmm, now that's cute." But this time I actually know them, well mostly just Sierra my best friend from high school. I can't decide if it's weird she already is having a 2 year anniversary or if time has just gone by so fast. I'm just sayin. Either way, amazing job Lauren!

Marianne said...

Beautiful Lauren! I don't think you need much practice! They are the cutest couple too!

Stacey said...

I love the pictures,they are so cute!

Haw darling are your bro and sil? So sweet!!

wende said...

cute cute cute. good job.

i am loving her yellow high heels. :)

Austin and Ashtyn said...

Lauren those are darling!! You are great. You can take pictures of our family any time!! Dont even need an excuse!! :)

Kortnii said...

I am SO very glad you havent shut down the busy bee! as of yet, that is. please dont...

AND as an aspiring photographer myself, I must say: youre pictures are beautiful. keep up the great work! youve got an eye for beauty in every shot.

Xk

Kortnii said...

oh! and just puttin it out there...the thrid one is my fav of all time. I wish I had it framed or something.
Xk

Heather said...

Way to go! They are adorable! Great job! I'm impressed!

Cakes by Kim said...

Those are wonderful! Don't ever say you can't take pictures cuz those are just as good any photographer out there! Keep up the good work!

Natalie said...

Hey girl! I'd love to go shoot with you, if you'd like. I have some cool locations I'm doing some shoots at in the next few weeks! What do you shoot on? If it's something I'm familiar with I can help ya out :D

Whitney said...

great photos!! They make a handsome couple indeed.

Melanie M said...

holy cow could she be any cuter? I love those shoes!!

Britney Jean said...

umm...way cute pictures.

i LOVE photography.

great pics lauren.

:)

marcyinak said...

Excellent subjects!

You're becoming quite talented Lauren! I have no vision and, therefore, I stay away from the artsy stuff...wish I had a little right brain in me...

aurora said...

Seriously? Need practice?
Well, the next time I get out there, you can "practice" on our family! Holy Moly! You took AMAZING, GORGEOUS, LOVELY, MOVING pictures!!!
xo

C r y s t a l said...

Question, if I fly you to Canada one day will you do my engagement pics? Seriously? You know, when that time comes? hehe

Beautiful pictures Lauren!

Genevievech81 said...

Hello Lauren, what photo editing program do you use? I too love photography and take my camera every where I go :)

Lindsay and Dano said...

I am just loving these!!! They turned out fabulous! Can't wait to get my family pics done:)!!!!

Brett Alexandra said...

beautiful shots! that last one looks like its definitely in a movie:)

Alex said...

These are really good! Can I just be the hundreth to say how adorable Sierra looks! Cute outfit! They make a very cute couple...congrats to them...oh and I know your brother is a married man but he is pretty foxy!! (Sorry had to say it!!) lol

Bryce and Bree said...

these are darling! you are so talented its just not fair! I'm thinking...me and bryce have our one year anniversary in oct...hmm!

Holly Janeen said...

when you come out to Utah... wanna take pictures of me and Jeff? we are great practice :)

Loys said...

Thanks so much for the comment! I hope it's alright that I put your blog on my blog list...

Angela said...

Wow. Those pictures are incredible. You definitely have crazy talent for photography. Anyone would be lucky to have you take their pictures!

The Blair's said...

I have to admit I felt like a rockstar when you commented on my blog. I was thinking..."that's busy bee lauren"! Thanks for the comment. It's nice to feel the love through blogging comments.

Beth's Blog said...

They are ALL GREAT photographs!

just beautiful :)

Jscrapalex said...

I think you should have a "photo taking tips" post. And "photo editing tips" post. You are SOO good!!! I LOVE them!

Laura Trevey said...

Lovely photos! So glad I just found your great blog ~~

xo Laura

Alexa Mae said...

you are A to the MAZING my dear friend. love love love all these pics. you have a natural talent for this. and how cute of a couple are they?! you never cease to amaze me. when can i look forward to another tutorial?? love ya long time lars!! mwah!

Ren Christians said...

I know you gave the camera name, but did you say what editing program you use? They're great!

erin said...

if you weren't before, you are now definately skilled in the ways of photography. definately.

Natalie said...

Love the pictures. You are a great photographer. Your subjects are adorable

Sarie Lou said...

I Love Sierra's dress!

Rad Rachel said...

Lauren!
So I am a total fan of you and your blog(s)! Seriously you are so funky and hilarious- love it. I found you through Bree Gardner (now Clark) and Brittany Higgs. We're BFs from high school. Sooo I know you have like a bazillion friends, but I think I should be your bazillion and one friend. Cool? You can check out my newly released blog at yesidohaveablog.blogspot.com

Hooray!
Rachel
p.s. I love your photography!!!! You really have a knack.

Suzanne said...

Great job, Lauren!!!

Michelle said...

these pictures are amazing. This is the first time I've stopped by your blog and I'm really enjoying it. This is exactly the type of thing I'd love to do for our scrapbook. I keep little things from our travels and pics in a scrapbook album. I gave it to my boyfriend for his birthday a few years ago and he was overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness of it.
Who did you recruit to take the pics? again, they came out great!

Hannahkin said...

i am in love with your photography. when i get engaged some years into the future, can i save a crapload of money hiring a professional to take engagement/wedding photos and just hire you? because i swear, I AM IN LOVE WITH THESE PHOTOS. it's not even funny.

you, Lauren, have got skillz. The End.

Mauri said...

I don't know if I already commented on these here buuut 2 words. LOVE THEM. I can't wait for you to take ours next weekend! You pretty much are the shiz but you already knew that. You are one talented girl!