sunday ended our engagement shoot giveway.   all the couples that entered had to send a photo of them with oranges + tell us about their ideal date together.  heather and i were so excited by all the orange pictures we received and all the ridiculously cute dates that were described.   we narrowed it down to two couples but need your help to choose a winner.  

please leave your vote in the comment section.  you can vote here or here.  voting will end thursday at midnight.   first place will receive the free engagement session and second place will receive half off an enagement session (because well, everyone has to win).  

couple one: roxi + zack
ideal date together
"our ideal date together would look something like this:) zack would come over and surprise me with home made waffles...shaped like hearts, no whipped cream plus strawberries! i would share of course. we would pack up and head over to oak glen for the afternoon. first we would venture to oak knoll, set out a blanket and the scrabble and play for a few hours and snack on chex mix, it is our favorite game! conversation would be happening which is why the game would probably take so long...we tend to get lost in conversation no matter what we are doing:) after scrabble we would walk over to the car, grab the kite, head over to the lawn and fly it like crazy. we fly kites and love it so much! after we would drive over to snow-line apple farm and kiss under the big walnut tree...we had our first kiss there and that is where we are getting married so it should be a part of our ideal date:) we would go home, put on some spiffy clothes and head over to prospect park for shakespeare in the park. we have cheese, crackers, and wine packed to enjoy during the show and a blanket for later when it gets chilly:) we would end it with a "good night love bug" and love you so. and that would be it. simple and sweet. thanks for reading!"
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couple two: lisa + joshua
ideal date together
our ideal date would start with us going to the zoo! we both love watching animals, and we are the only people we have been able to go to the zoo with and not feel like we're going too slowly. somehow we both get entirely caught up in just watching the little nuances of critter-movements. since we both like sketching, we would bring our sketchbooks and an assortment of pens and pencils. (since she is way better at drawing, i only draw a little until i see her drawing. then i get too discouraged because her drawing is better than mine, so i stop.) i would definitely have a camera with me because i so love taking pictures of my beautiful fiance, even though she still isn't fully comfortable with it. the zoo is also a great place because we really enjoying just going on walks together and talking, walking hand in hand. the zoo is pretty much just going on a really chill walk with awesome scenery.

after the zoo, we would probably go somewhere fun to eat like CPK, cheesecake factory, rainforest cafe, or BJ's. as silly as it sounds, we still fully enjoy just sitting across the table from each other and staring at each other. i don't know about her, but i am still completely captivated by her vivacious beauty, and i could just sit and stare at her all evening. our conversations would doubtlessly bounce around from important planning for the future to trivially repeating that weird sound we heard at the zoo and still think it's hilarious.

and what date night would be complete without some cuddle time? after having gorged ourselves beyond the comfortable limits, we would go to one of our homes and watch a good movie while still thoroughly enjoying each others company. despite having spent the majority of the day together, we would still take enjoyment in the mere presence of each other. now that right there sounds like a great date!
oranges!-sm.jpg
the winners of the two peppermint cloud boutonnieres go to:
brad and emily
please contact me!



engagement shoot giveaway - now you vote!

02.16.10

sunday ended our engagement shoot giveway.   all the couples that entered had to send a photo of them with oranges + tell us about their ideal date together.  heather and i were so excited by all the orange pictures we received and all the ridiculously cute dates that were described.   we narrowed it down to two couples but need your help to choose a winner.  

please leave your vote in the comment section.  you can vote here or here.  voting will end thursday at midnight.   first place will receive the free engagement session and second place will receive half off an enagement session (because well, everyone has to win).  

couple one: roxi + zack
ideal date together
"our ideal date together would look something like this:) zack would come over and surprise me with home made waffles...shaped like hearts, no whipped cream plus strawberries! i would share of course. we would pack up and head over to oak glen for the afternoon. first we would venture to oak knoll, set out a blanket and the scrabble and play for a few hours and snack on chex mix, it is our favorite game! conversation would be happening which is why the game would probably take so long...we tend to get lost in conversation no matter what we are doing:) after scrabble we would walk over to the car, grab the kite, head over to the lawn and fly it like crazy. we fly kites and love it so much! after we would drive over to snow-line apple farm and kiss under the big walnut tree...we had our first kiss there and that is where we are getting married so it should be a part of our ideal date:) we would go home, put on some spiffy clothes and head over to prospect park for shakespeare in the park. we have cheese, crackers, and wine packed to enjoy during the show and a blanket for later when it gets chilly:) we would end it with a "good night love bug" and love you so. and that would be it. simple and sweet. thanks for reading!"
oranges.jpg

couple two: lisa + joshua
ideal date together
our ideal date would start with us going to the zoo! we both love watching animals, and we are the only people we have been able to go to the zoo with and not feel like we're going too slowly. somehow we both get entirely caught up in just watching the little nuances of critter-movements. since we both like sketching, we would bring our sketchbooks and an assortment of pens and pencils. (since she is way better at drawing, i only draw a little until i see her drawing. then i get too discouraged because her drawing is better than mine, so i stop.) i would definitely have a camera with me because i so love taking pictures of my beautiful fiance, even though she still isn't fully comfortable with it. the zoo is also a great place because we really enjoying just going on walks together and talking, walking hand in hand. the zoo is pretty much just going on a really chill walk with awesome scenery.

after the zoo, we would probably go somewhere fun to eat like CPK, cheesecake factory, rainforest cafe, or BJ's. as silly as it sounds, we still fully enjoy just sitting across the table from each other and staring at each other. i don't know about her, but i am still completely captivated by her vivacious beauty, and i could just sit and stare at her all evening. our conversations would doubtlessly bounce around from important planning for the future to trivially repeating that weird sound we heard at the zoo and still think it's hilarious.

and what date night would be complete without some cuddle time? after having gorged ourselves beyond the comfortable limits, we would go to one of our homes and watch a good movie while still thoroughly enjoying each others company. despite having spent the majority of the day together, we would still take enjoyment in the mere presence of each other. now that right there sounds like a great date!
oranges!-sm.jpg
the winners of the two peppermint cloud boutonnieres go to:
brad and emily
please contact me!




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Comments
From Mark Abraham:

I vote for Zack and Roxi.

 (02.16.10 @ 06:08 PM)
From Randall Hudson :

I vote for Zack and Roxi

 (02.16.10 @ 06:09 PM)
From Nick Knechtel:

Zack and Roxi!!

 (02.16.10 @ 06:19 PM)
From Rachel Kinney:

I think Roxana and Zach should win. Their ideal date was so sweet and romantic which complimented their photo perfectly.

(02.16.10 @ 06:25 PM)
From Needs':

Roxi and Zack!

 (02.16.10 @ 07:03 PM)
From Anonymous:

Roxi Opris and Zack Pianko!!

 (02.16.10 @ 07:12 PM)
From Terecita:

I vote for Roxanna and Zack!!

(02.16.10 @ 07:19 PM)
From Rebecca Opris:

My favorite couple is Roxana and Zack....couple of cuties! :)

 (02.16.10 @ 07:31 PM)
From Chip :

Zack and Roxi. chex mix and kites? duh.

 (02.16.10 @ 07:37 PM)
From Kayla Franson:

I like Roxi and Zach's date!

 (02.16.10 @ 08:12 PM)
From Leif Jacobsen:

Zach & Roxi!

(02.16.10 @ 08:15 PM)
From julie:

i vote for zack and roxi. scrabble, kites, kissing under the walnut tree?? too cute.

(02.16.10 @ 08:16 PM)
From dcm58:

I vote for Roxana and Zach!

 (02.16.10 @ 08:58 PM)
From Melinda Russell:

I vote for Zack and Roxi

 (02.16.10 @ 09:06 PM)
From Frank:

Zack and Roxi, scrabble's just in.

 (02.16.10 @ 09:09 PM)
From victoria:

Zack and Roxi! Scrabble Rules!

(02.16.10 @ 09:12 PM)
From Anonymous:

My vote is for Roxana and Zach.

 (02.16.10 @ 09:30 PM)
From Faith:

I vote for Roxana + Zack

 (02.16.10 @ 09:34 PM)
From Anonymous:

Zach and Roxi

 (02.16.10 @ 09:35 PM)
From iyan:

couple one. waffles and shakespeare in the park fun and cute.

 (02.16.10 @ 09:59 PM)
From Liz:

I vote for couple number 1! Good luck to both! :)

 (02.16.10 @ 10:12 PM)
From Laura K. Moore :

Roxana + Zach for sure! :)

 (02.16.10 @ 10:21 PM)
From Sarah:

I vote for Zack and Roxi!

 (02.16.10 @ 10:48 PM)
From Travis Dahlin:

My vote; Roxi & Zack!

 (02.16.10 @ 11:26 PM)
From Sarah:

Zack and Roxi...

 (02.16.10 @ 11:33 PM)
From shannen:

I vote for roxana and zach!

 (02.16.10 @ 11:41 PM)
From Chris Duck:

I vote for Josh and Lisa! Because they're AWESOME! And WAY more CREATIVE!!!!!!!!

 (02.16.10 @ 11:50 PM)
From Nicole:

Josh and Lisa. ^_^

 (02.16.10 @ 11:53 PM)
From Anonymous:

i don't really think it is a matter or who is more creative, they are both very delightful and you can get a sense of the love from both but my vote goes to roxana and zack. kites and scrabble, can't get any better.

 (02.16.10 @ 11:55 PM)
From Patrick Grafton-Cardwell:

Josh and Lisa win. Their picture is way better, and they sound like a cool original couple.

(02.16.10 @ 11:56 PM)
From Dave:

Couple 2, for sure!

 (02.17.10 @ 12:12 AM)
From Anonymous:

rox and zachary

 (02.17.10 @ 12:13 AM)
From bryan:

what a COOL photo. i wonder if he caught the orange! zack and roxana

 (02.17.10 @ 12:22 AM)
From Courtney Wright:

You guys get my vote! Congrats Lisa and Josh! :-D

 (02.17.10 @ 12:25 AM)
From Anonymous:

i vote for josh and his sweetie

 (02.17.10 @ 12:27 AM)
From Malori Soria:

Please choose Roxy & Zach! I have known them both for a while and don't know a better for for either one. They deserve this shoot and each other as life partners :)

 (02.17.10 @ 12:40 AM)
From Mike:

So rox and z it is. Congrats to you.

 (02.17.10 @ 12:48 AM)
From NLRussell:

Jill, your photos are beautiful and I love the way you catch the actual moment....very inspiring and great enjoyment for the heart. As for the couple vote....I believe Roxana and Zach should win. They seem to share a deep interest in each other and are very classy.....Shakespeare, wine, Scrabble and kites! Nothing could be better.

(02.17.10 @ 01:28 AM)
From nancy {so happi together}:

they are both so cute, but I vote lisa and joshua!

 (02.17.10 @ 01:35 AM)
From nicole :

Zack and ROxie!!

 (02.17.10 @ 02:08 AM)
From Gillian Johnston:

I vote for Roxi and Zack. That sounds like such a wonderful date =]

 (02.17.10 @ 02:27 AM)
From Ashley:

Zach and Roxi!!! and you should cheeck the other site someone keeps posting for other couple but the times are maybe a minute apart? I think the other couple is being dishonest

(02.17.10 @ 03:00 AM)
From Cindy:

roxi and zach!!

 (02.17.10 @ 06:18 AM)
From linda:

i vote for josh and lisa! Things that they do is so cute and they make me smile.... ;)

 (02.17.10 @ 06:27 AM)
From linda:

i vote for josh and lisa! Things that they do is so cute and they make me smile.... ;)

 (02.17.10 @ 06:36 AM)
From Sarah Flores:

I vote for Roxi & Zack!

 (02.17.10 @ 07:18 AM)
From Kenji:

Josh and Lisa, for sure!

 (02.17.10 @ 07:23 AM)
From Sarah Flores:

Oops, I just noticed I spelled Zach's name wrong in my vote. Sorry! So, my vote still goes to Roxi & Zach! :)

 (02.17.10 @ 07:26 AM)
From Alex Moore:

I vote: lisa + joshua

 (02.17.10 @ 07:29 AM)
From cathy fell:

I vote for Josh and Lisa - too cute

 (02.17.10 @ 07:49 AM)
From Keith Andrews:

I vote for Josh and Lisa!!!

 (02.17.10 @ 08:14 AM)
From Beth:

Good luck to both:) roxana and zack. I love the photo. Ps--- i really love your photography.

 (02.17.10 @ 08:16 AM)
From shawn:

My vote is for Zach and Roxi. Great lookin couple!!!!!!!!!!!

 (02.17.10 @ 08:23 AM)
From Jessica Geels:

I vote for Joshua and his cute fiance :)

 (02.17.10 @ 08:28 AM)
From K.Y:

Josh & Lisa of course!

 (02.17.10 @ 08:46 AM)
From Nicole:

I definitely vote for Lisa and Joshua! They are just too cute!

 (02.17.10 @ 08:48 AM)
From Kelly:

I vote for Zack and Roxi all the way!!!!

 (02.17.10 @ 08:59 AM)
From Kenny:

Roxi +Zack is a must. it is simple, fun, romanticand chex mix rules!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:09 AM)
From Meagan:

I vote for Lisa & Joshua!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:14 AM)
From mary:

My vote's for couple number one!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:28 AM)
From JoAnna:

I vote for Josh and Lisa! So cute!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:32 AM)
From JoAnna:

Oh, p.s.: I'm stealing that zoo date idea! :)

 (02.17.10 @ 09:33 AM)
From Richard:

I vote {Roxana + Zack}. Some may be critical of their date but that is what they actually do. It is sincere and beautiful.

 (02.17.10 @ 09:41 AM)
From Gregg:

My vote is for Zack and Roxi

 (02.17.10 @ 09:43 AM)
From Melissa`:

Josh and Lisa!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:50 AM)
From Judah:

Josh and Lisa!!!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:51 AM)
From Anonymous:

Josh and lisa!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:51 AM)
From Anonymous:

Josh & Lisa!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:52 AM)
From Melanie:

Josh and Lisa deserve the vote! They are super sweet!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:56 AM)
From Sarah:

Josh and Lisa!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:57 AM)
From Steve:

Josh+Lisa. Too sweet.

(02.17.10 @ 09:58 AM)
From Cecilia:

I Vote for Roxi and Zack!! I love their ideal first date!! It also helps that they are the greatest people!!

(02.17.10 @ 10:01 AM)
From Charissa:

roxi + zack....what a sweet, perfect date...may their whole marriage be filled with dates like this!!!

 (02.17.10 @ 10:12 AM)
From rach:

My vote is for Josh and Lisa! They are amazing and deserve this very much!

 (02.17.10 @ 10:26 AM)
From kay:

Zack & Rox- hands down.

 (02.17.10 @ 10:44 AM)
From Allison:

Josh + Lisa!!!!

 (02.17.10 @ 10:48 AM)
From Anonymous:

go lisa+josh! love their ideal date at the zoo.

 (02.17.10 @ 11:00 AM)
From Anonymous:

go lisa+josh! love their ideal date at the zoo.

 (02.17.10 @ 11:01 AM)
From Kristi Wright:

roxi + zack

 (02.17.10 @ 11:12 AM)
From Jeffrey Hard:

My vote is for Roxy and Zach, best wishes..

 (02.17.10 @ 11:20 AM)
From Kellie:

Josh and his fiance!

 (02.17.10 @ 11:36 AM)
From Anonymous:

My vote is for Josh and Lisa

 (02.17.10 @ 11:38 AM)
From Angelica B.:

Roxi and Zack!

 (02.17.10 @ 12:18 PM)
From katherine :

ok, so i have to say roxana and zack. only because the zoo can get a bit pricy sometimes and the cost of restaurants on top of that:( they are both really excellent but i like the homemadeness(not a word) of the first one so r and z.

 (02.17.10 @ 12:23 PM)
From the Webb's:

Silly that you have to ask! Roxi and Zack hands down!!

 (02.17.10 @ 12:28 PM)
From Heidi:

Zack and Roxi are the sweetest couple EVER! And very attractive i might add...

 (02.17.10 @ 12:46 PM)
From Megan Luckeroth:

My vote is for Lisa and Joshua. I'd never really thought of the zoo before as a date, but now can't wait til it warms up to go. Can't wait to see the engagement photos!

 (02.17.10 @ 12:55 PM)
From Bryan:

Couple two -- Lisa + Joshua -- get my vote!

 (02.17.10 @ 01:11 PM)
From Rosa Davies:

i vote josh and his cute fiance!

 (02.17.10 @ 01:32 PM)
From Robn:

Zack and Roxi...hands down. :)

 (02.17.10 @ 02:18 PM)
From Alyssa Isgett:

I vote for Zach and Roxi

 (02.17.10 @ 02:55 PM)
From Lailah:

I vote for Roxi and Zach--good luck to the both of you!

 (02.17.10 @ 03:11 PM)
From Kelley:

I vote for Roxi and Zack! I like their ideal date

(02.17.10 @ 03:19 PM)
From db:

josh and lisa of course, duh?!

 (02.17.10 @ 04:20 PM)
From Leah Johnson:

Josh and Lisa!

 (02.17.10 @ 04:30 PM)
From Melinda:

Josh + Lisa are adorable!!

 (02.17.10 @ 04:32 PM)
From Jessica:

Josh and Lisa!!

 (02.17.10 @ 05:07 PM)
From Heather:

I vote for zack and roxi. i love picnics and i love their story.

 (02.17.10 @ 05:31 PM)
From Julie Knechtel:

Zack + Roxi!!!!

(02.17.10 @ 05:38 PM)
From Veronica Abello:

Roxi and Zach. Such a cute date!

 (02.17.10 @ 06:00 PM)
From Scott felt:

I vote for Josh and Lisa!

 (02.17.10 @ 07:08 PM)
From Elliott:

Zack and Roxi!

(02.17.10 @ 07:13 PM)
From Sydney:

A beautiful picture, a beautiful couple; my vote is for Roxi and Zach.

 (02.17.10 @ 07:16 PM)
From Jenn:

Zack & Roxi!

 (02.17.10 @ 07:21 PM)
From Anonymous:

Zack and roxi =)

 (02.17.10 @ 07:32 PM)
From Dyanna:

Josh and Lisa! ;)

 (02.17.10 @ 07:49 PM)
From Julie Knechtel:

zack and roxi!

(02.17.10 @ 08:00 PM)
From Nick :

Zack and Roxi!

(02.17.10 @ 08:01 PM)
From Kim Reaves:

Rox and Zach all the way!

 (02.17.10 @ 08:05 PM)
From Roxy Bridges:

Definitely Roxana and Zack:)

 (02.17.10 @ 08:05 PM)
From sue thomas:

i like the roxana and zack photo. it makes me want to reach in an take an orange! mainly the one he is throwing in the air! good luck to both!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:24 PM)
From cyndie:

my vote is for zack and roxi!! :)

 (02.17.10 @ 09:52 PM)
From Michael Norwood:

Zack and Roxi!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:57 PM)
From Anonymous:

JOSH AND LISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 (02.17.10 @ 09:57 PM)
From Meghan:

Roxi & Jack!!!!

(02.17.10 @ 10:26 PM)
From Ray:

Roxana and ZacH! they deserve this more than anythigng.

 (02.18.10 @ 01:11 AM)
From Jessica:

Roxi and Zack all the way!!!!

 (02.18.10 @ 05:32 AM)
From Chris:

I vote for Roxana & Zack. They have four pics in one. Great idea. I also like their idea of a date....simple and sweet.

 (02.18.10 @ 09:26 AM)
From CECILIA WEBB:

ZACK AND ROXI!!!!!!!!!1 SCRABBLE IS LOADS OF FUN!!! AND I LOVE ORANGES!! ZACK AND ROXI YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

 (02.18.10 @ 09:31 AM)
From Savannah Dalrymple:

Please let Zach and Roxi win because they are so nice to everyone and we all love them.

 (02.18.10 @ 09:46 AM)
From Ryan:

Anyone who can rock the suspenders deserves free photos in my opinion... My vote's for Zack and Roxi.

 (02.18.10 @ 09:50 AM)
From Justin Kruizenga:

I love Zack and Roxi's photos! The element of light on Roxi's face and hair is amazing. I really like the movement in Zack's shot with the orange in the air. These photos seem to emcompass this couple's relationship; simple and playful, yet passionate and sincere.

(02.18.10 @ 09:54 AM)
From Carly Floyd:

ZACK AND ROXI!

 (02.18.10 @ 09:57 AM)
From Eva Dogero:

Roxi and Zack's pictures are adorable!

(02.18.10 @ 10:00 AM)
From carter and cook event co.:

ohhh, this is so hard! but I choose #2. : )

 (02.18.10 @ 10:01 AM)
From kyle borg:

zack & roxi

 (02.18.10 @ 10:11 AM)
From David W. Aubrey:

I vote for Roxana & Zack.

 (02.18.10 @ 10:14 AM)
From Susanna:

the orange Zack is holding looks picture perfect! Zack and Roxi get my vote! I want to see the huge walnut tree!

 (02.18.10 @ 10:23 AM)
From Claire:

I vote Zack and Roxana!!! I like their date idea. it's cute and simple. and very affordable for anyone and everyone!!! thanks.

(02.18.10 @ 10:37 AM)
From kay:

i vote for joshua & lisa because it sounds like the type of date i would love (slowly wandering the zoo, photography & cheesecake factory!) and because i LOVE that joshua submitted the entry. so sweet. (i know neither couple by the way!)

 (02.18.10 @ 10:42 AM)
From Ryan:

Zack and Roxana. How nice to end a date with "good night love bug" and "love you so". that is really sweet!! Simple and sweet is right! way to go guys!

 (02.18.10 @ 10:49 AM)
From Nick:

I vote Zack and Roxi because Zack is wearing such a fine orange leaf mustache bottom left. Love you guys!

(02.18.10 @ 10:51 AM)
From Steven Lopez:

I love Roxana & Zack's story and photo! I vote for them!!!!!

 (02.18.10 @ 11:09 AM)
From Joshua Einertson:

totally have to vote for roxi and zach! what a beautiful picture of love you have painted with your words. I can really tell you two have a very special and caring relationship and i think you deserve all the prizes in the world!

 (02.18.10 @ 12:09 PM)
From Sarah:

lol to the orange leaf mustache! Love it!! Voting for ZACK and ROXI!!! The pics and date represent them completely!

 (02.18.10 @ 12:39 PM)
From Allison:

I vote for roxi and zack!

 (02.18.10 @ 04:07 PM)
From Heather:

I vote for Roxi and Zack

 (02.18.10 @ 05:23 PM)
From Misty:

Roxana and Zack have nice pictures and i like their date idea. Makes me want to go on a picnic.

(02.18.10 @ 05:57 PM)
From Kami Christensen:

from your little sister, so it s the vote that should matter most! haha goes to zack and roxi

 (02.18.10 @ 06:00 PM)
From Cc:

Lets go fly a kite with Roxi and Zack after their photo shoot to celebrate!!!! I vote for Roxi and Zack!! Sounds like a fun date. And their pictures are lovely.

(02.18.10 @ 06:03 PM)
From susi:

Zack and Roxi totally 100%!!!

 (02.18.10 @ 06:58 PM)
From Ashley:

Roxi and Zack are adorable! They have my vote!!

 (02.18.10 @ 09:05 PM)
From Divan:

I vote for Roxana and Zach

 (02.18.10 @ 09:30 PM)
From Nick:

I love Zack and Roxi and their date is perfect!

 (02.18.10 @ 09:42 PM)
From Becky:

I vote for Roxi and Zack. I love that they are getting married in Oak Glen, a place with special significance to them and their relationship. They are so sweet, simple, and unique. It's obvious they love each other and I think your pictures would be perfect for them.

 (02.18.10 @ 09:43 PM)
From Jessica:

I vote for Roxana and Zack. I like the simplicity of their ideal date, and their pics are cute!

 (02.18.10 @ 09:50 PM)
From elidia88@yahoo.com:

I voted for Roxana and Zack. Simple but elegant. Very classy

 (02.18.10 @ 10:42 PM)
From Lee:

Zack and Roxi!

 (02.19.10 @ 12:11 AM)
From Danielle:

I vote Roxi and Zack

 (02.22.10 @ 07:24 PM)