Meet: Lara & Peter
Good morning! Happy Saturday! And happy very last day of April!
I hope you all have something really wonderful planned to soak in every minute. We definitely do, and it starts with finally revealing to you the “Get to Know You” shoot we just did up in Cape Cod that matches up to that design board I showed you on Thursday. So sit down, brace yourselves for their awesomeness, and….
Meet: Lara & Peter
First let me start off by saying this: I LOVE Lara & Peter. Love, love, love them. They are sweet and funny and just generally love being around each other. And that makes our job as photographers a breeze. But when you add in the fact that Lara is also a photographer, I knew we were going to have one incredible shoot on our hands. And it also made me realize that these guys would be the perfect candidates for two new things I’ve been wanting to try.
The first is that we want to start working really closely with our couples on styling the shoots. We know that coming up with ideas when you don’t eat, sleep & breathe this stuff can be really hard. But we also know that the shoots where the couples have really infused their personalities and the things they love into the day are SO much better. And personally they get us so fired up, so I just think we get better pictures. So we wanted to start helping each and every one of our couples do that by working with them on creating a design board for their shoot (you can see Lara & Peter’s design board by clicking HERE).
We knew that Lara & Peter would have no trouble coming up with awesome ideas on their own since Lara is a photographer herself, but we picked them to start doing the design boards with because we knew they would really run with it. And we love that about them! So how does it work? We start by asking what kinds of ideas they have for the shoot and what they love to do together, and from there we turn it into a theme and ultimately a design board. And the hope is that design board will act like a packing list of what they need to bring, and just get us all on the same page for the vibe. And hopefully in the process take our shoots to the next level. We’ve only done one so far, but so far…I’d say it’s working! As expected, these guys rocked. it. OUT!
The second thing that we wanted to start trying is blogging our shoots in grids. We’ve been leaning this way for a while now, because it’s much closer to how we design our albums and also has more of that design board feel. Since Lara & Peter’s shoot had so many phenomenal details and different looks, we knew they would be the perfect ones to try it out on. And I’m really psyched with how it turned out… I hope you guys like it too!
Enjoy!
M
PS: Lara & Peter, seriously there are no words! Thank you for everything…..for the Cape, for showing us around, for the fish & chips. But mostly for being who you are. We are so, so lucky to call you friends….and I fully expect many trips to the Cape together in our future! :) We can’t wait for the big day in September!!
Beautiful, such a fantastic concept shoot! And Laura looks a little bit like Rachel McAdams, she’s adorable! :)
I woke up this morning…decided to check in…just to see. You didn’t disappoint! Thank YOU so much!! These are perfect, perfect, perfect. These feel so much like us…exactly what we wanted.
These photos are as beautiful as Lara and Peter are together — that’s a pretty hard thing to emulate. I am more than looking forward to seeing the photos from the wedding of my sister, Peter, and maybe a little of myself.
I TOO woke up and checked in immediately! First I just want to say is that I love that the images are all SO L & P. These are things they actually DO and wear! It has all the look of something that was professionally styled but what is different is a level of comfort they feel with their surroundings. LOVE EVERY IMAGE! Esp love the saucy back seat one..xxxx
These are lovely!! Beautiful job J&M and congrats Lara & Peter!
I love the design board idea!!! And these photos are stunning :) can’t wait to see their wedding pics.
J&M, just when I think you can’t get any better you go ahead and blow me away all over again. These are INSANE!!
They’re perfect! So very perfect!
Very "Notebook"-esque. She even looks like Rachel McAdams!
Once again, you did not disappoint! This is brilliant! I love your idea of doing a design board with your couples to really capture who they are. It makes for some amazing photos! I might have to steal this tip :)
these are perfect guys:)
Lara! You guys are so cute! Love these!! :)
Awesome photos! Awesome couple! Great captures! The car shots are great…you really know how to work it!!
And I loved the Victorian book on Antique Photography!! Very cool!
WOW! Lara looks amazing. Great background on how you two help plan shoots!!
I love when you are actually able to capture not just the physical love but when it jumps out of the pictures. This couple looks like a blast and I cant wait to see what they have in store for their wedding! Great job as always, J&M!
SO good. Thanks for the great day and the great great photographs!
Holy smokes that was a good shoot!!! I love love love it!!! WOW ;)
Gorgeous shoot… love all the outfits and the colour of the car coming through. Also love the way you’ve set it out.
ok, i think everyone will understand the enormity of this statement … this is my favorite shoot of yours ever. AMAZING
LOVE! The light, the couple, the settings … My goodness. What a beautiful shoot. You guys rock.
I absolutely love everything about this shoot! Not sure if you have seen Blogstomp’s new app but it may save you time with doing the gris thing. I downloaded it last week and have been giving it some test runs. I will use it to blog when I launch the rebrand. It kinda arranges the photos for you in a grid pattern and then puts you logo on the bottom. Not sure if you would love it but it may be worth checking out. :)
…such a happy relaxed couple…their love spills out easily here…the mood is captured and delivered! LOVE her dress!
Design boards for engagement shoots? Such a good idea! Judging by all the comments, you can deem this experiment a smashing success!
Such a cute couple and shoot. Love the photos in the car. ;o)
so stylin’! that car looks so just right for you i think you may want to think about acquiring one. :)
this is gorgeous. love the color palette and style of it all. peter, lara – you look so completely yourselves, happy and grounded. go!
Wow! These look amazing! I love the ones where you two are in the car. It reminds me of your high school stories of driving around discovering Hopatchung when you were dating.
These look great! Now if only that car had Jersey plates…
These photographs have captured the playful and refreshing nature of Lara and Pete’s love for one another! I am a great fan of the design board. What wonderful photographs to treasure!
Those photos look like something straight out of a catalog! Great job!
These two have to be models! Beautiful. Pictures!
They all look amazing! I love the one with yOu two in the back of that car.
Can’t wait to see you.
They all look amazing! I love the one with yOu two in the back of that car.
Can’t wait to see you.
Best photo shoot ever! That car rocks!
Love the back seat car shots and Lara in that green dress!! I love these photos :)
Love the photos, they are beautiful!!
so sweet & fun
Lara and Peter – you both look fantastic! The pictures are great and it looks like you had so much fun at the shoot!
Annnnd, this is one of the many reasons we love you :) Such beautiful love, and OH do you two capture it well.
Wow what great shots! These pictures really reflect your personalities. And Lara, the pictures really showcase those million dollar dimples!
Pete – the offers to do Polo commercials will be coming in soon!
these photos are about as warm and loving as the two of them. the location, the decor, the outfits…could not be more perfect! gah! can’t wait to see what you guys do for their wedding! its going to be a beautiful day :)
Love it love it love it!!! These photos represent and exemplify exactly who Pete and Lara are– loving, warm, old fashioned, nostalgic stylish, and sincere!
These are so much fun! What a great shoot. Congratulations to the both of you xo
Lare & Peter, The pictures are great and fun to look at.
I hope you continue to have such lovely days.
Love,
Odette
Amazing shoot! I’ve been wanting to do this with my couples, now I think I have to!
Great Pics! Love the car… Looking forward to September!
Very nice photos. Also like Peter’s beard….
YESSSS! Love this shoot! I have to show my hubby…we have a project 1969 BMW 2002 that we’re restoring, and I cannot wait to be able to cruise around in it and take some photos with it! Love, love, love this session, the couple is insanely adorable, and the locations rock. Amazing work, you guys!!!
Nice pictures. I loved the picture with Lara and Peter standing in front of the car!
The pictures are fun. Looks like you were made for each other. Best wishes.
Just showed my husband…he works on cars like this for a living. Is this a 1971? Does it belong to Lara and Peter? My hubby likes the e30 wheels!
What completely unique pictures–really shows the kind of couple you are!
Stunning- absolutely stunning!!! The pictures are wonderful. You can tell that Peter and Lara belong together.
These photos are fantastic! I love the colors against the grey day! And who’s car is that???? Let’s take a cruise Lara! :) I am very excited for you 2. Onward to September! Beautiful photos.
True artistry all around! Oh and a great showing of love!’nn
Amazing photos. But they always look great!
What a GORGEOUS couple. I love these photos!! They are timeless and will make your children smile 20 years from now. : )
Such a wonderful couple. I love the photo’s, but of course I wouldn’t expect anything less than fantastic from Justin & Mary.
Absolutely LOVE these images!
Absolutely LOVE these images!
I assumed you meant Cape Cod as in the one in Massachusetts but I didn’t realize you had gone to Cap Cod in Denmark! Ok that was cheesy but the photos look so great! Peter’s beard is a personal highlight for me.
Classic! Absoutly classic!
I love the cheek kiss photo. You guys are adorable. :)
These pictures are great. If I had a mantle one of them would certainly be on it.
This are so totaly awesome pictures you see and feel the love generating from them
These are so classic! I LOVE the car (and the story about getting the car). Every detail is so well placed and perfectly complementary to their beautiful look, and beautiful partnership. Go Lara and Peter!
Lara & Peter,
Absolutely beautiful, loving photographs…of a beautiful, loving couple who are true soulmates. I am over the moon with anticipation of September 18. Love you, Philly Sue
Well done. Random car guy really came through.
one beautiful couple and one beautiful shoot!
These are so creative! The last one is one of my favorites!!
Great photos! I enjoyed looking at them!
This is what I think of whenever you two talk about spending the weekend on the Cape. Beautiful pictures!
Really adore these! My fav is of you two in the front seats with Pete driving. He’s looking at you like he’s got major plans for your life together. Things that you are going to adore, and Lara, you as always, look terribly relaxed and excited to see what unfolds. Thanks for sharing them :)
What wonderful pictures! And, what a wonderful couple!
Pete, that sweater is a handsome shade of fallow
These photos are perfect, very beautiful and expressive. I love the one of you both in the car!
These pictures make me think of a real-life "The Notebook" couple. :) Congratulations!
My favorite are the ones outside the car!!! (or in the car….it’s hard to chose!)
love love love them!
nice pics you guys look happy. like the one with with the blanket and inside the car
Is it just me or do they remind anyone else of the couple from the Notebook? SUPER cute photos!! Congrats <3
Love all the pictures. Lara and Peter you make a wonderful couple.
I love it
Amazing photos! I love everything about them. So classic :-) You two are wonderful and I’m so happy for you.
love the pix, cant wait for the wedding, call me to book your honeymoon!!!
These photos brought tears to my eyes. The love that Peter and Lara have is screaming out of these photos. Perfectly captured. I loved each and every photo.