Mrs. Jasmine, Chicago/LA
Age and Occupation: 25, Attorney
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Attorney
Engagement Date: March 24, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: September 20, 2007
Venue: Hotel on the westside of Los Angeles
About Me: I'm a happy-go-lucky, imaginative spirit trapped in the body of a lawyer. I love reading, shopping, dining out, and exploring my beloved adopted city of Chicago with my fiance. We're planning the wedding of our dreams in my hometown of Los Angeles and we're excited to incorporate our cherished Indian/Pakistani customs and traditions.
Engaging Photos
June 18th, 2008 @ 9:24 am by Mrs. Jasmine
I’m going to backtrack a little while I wait for our professional pictures to come back…
In May, Mr. Jasmine and I met our valima photographer, Laurie Tennent, in Millenium Park. My mother-in-law wanted to create a photo guestbook for the valima and she asked us to take some engagement photos with Laurie. We met Laurie in the park on a *ridiculously* cold day for May. I was all bundled up in a black coat which I threw off to take pics and would throw back on between shots. I felt very much like a ANTM contestant 
I’ve featured some of my favorite shots below. Laurie was such a joy to work with and I think she really captured our personalities. I would definitely recommend her to any Michigan area brides looking for a photographer!
22 Responses to “Engaging Photos”
You look so happy, and almost surprised, like someone’s telling jokes during the shoot. I worry I’ll look to contrived or have an I’ve-been-smiling-too-long look on my face during e-pics. Any advice?
Those are great shots! Did you take any fun ones with the bean?
Beautiful! I especially love your expressions. And what great Chicago photos! (We took our engagement shots on a tour of Wrigley.) The Lurie Garden is my favorite part of Millennium Park and it’s a stunning background for your pictures.
By the way, I have to applaud you for taking off your coat to show off your cute outfit despite the weather! We took our photos on a chilly, rainy April day, and I didn’t even consider removing my coat. Now I wish I had at least removed my scarf for a few pics, but it was cold! On the bright side, we got some fun umbrella photos.
You don’t look cold. Very pretty. I especially like the one with the city in the background.
@MagPie518: I felt SO silly during the shoot. I’m never comfortable having my picture taken in the first place and I felt especially awkward in Millenium Park where a lot of people ended up watching our shoot. So I ended up laughing a lot out of nervousness. I worried that the pics would end up looking ridiculous because I couldn’t stop laughing, but I actually just look happy So I wouldn’t worry– it takes a little time to get used to the camera, but the right photographer should help you feel comfortable. And it’s good practice “modeling” before your big day!
@psu01: We did! I should have posted one, but I didn’t want to OD you guys on Miss Jasmine pics
I just can’t handle the way Mr. Jasmine looks at you… the guy is so obviously smitten. Great photos!
Wow- you have such pretty hair. I need to get me some kerastase ASAP:)
@mhb: Ahh, thank you! That put a huge smile on my face
@jfs: I’m obsessed with Kerastase! Their deep conditioner is the best. Although I should divulge that my hair usually never looks like that and I had it professionally blown out that day
Does anyone else think she has the greatest smile? Your pictures are so happy.
Beautiful shots!
What great photos! I love the way that yellow cardigan makes that dress pop!
You are goregous !
GORG! and I love your yellow cardigan
Oh Mrs. J - you are so adorable! Love that first photo of you and the Mister.
Your hair looks amazing! I have been searching high and low for a relaxed and simple style for the big day - I think I found it. I am having my hair trial next month and I am taking your picture with me…
beautiful pictures i will have to keep your photoghrapher in mind!
we haven’t had the best weather the past year of so here. it’s june 18th, the middle of “summer”, in michigan, in the suburbs of detroit, and my thermometer reads a whopping 65 degrees. and i’ve just seen my first glimpse of sun for the day.
They came out perfect! You look so happy!
Congratulations on your recent marriage Mrs Jas! You look stunning and I love your pics above. You two look so in love, it’s adorable!
beautiful pictures. But no pics by the Bean?! Ahhhh i looooooove the bean…. love it love it love it. Fabulous pictures!
You both are such a beautiful couple! I love how full of light you both look in these! Third to the last, just of you with your hands together…your mommy must have died seeing that one. You look so amazing!
