CLUE: The Espressos, in the Urban Jungle, with a Picture Frame
August 22nd, 2008 @ 2:55 pm by Mrs. Espresso
Monday as I was about to leave for work, I received a text from our photographer saying our engagement photos were ready and up on her blog. What?! Spend the last 10 minutes doing my hair or looking at our pictures? Um ya- I went to work that day without even running a brush through my hair… but the stray strands and knots were totally worth it. Our photographer, Sandra Salisbury, is so awesome. She’s a redhead, she drinks coffee like a woman after my own heart, and she totally knows how to rock a camera. And she’s affordable. We love her.
Are you ready for this crazy duo?
Mr. E and I wanted an urban setting for our engagement shoot since we’ll be in the mountains for our wedding. So we chose an area by the old Lido Theater and Newport Bay. This was in a “window” of a parking garage down there… which is where we ended up taking most of our pictures.
Gotta have shoe shots
The next two pictures were taken in a dark staircase within the parking garage. We seriously couldn’t get out of there.
I knew I wanted something bright to wear for the photos but didn’t want to spend a lot of money. So a couple days before our engagement shoot, I headed on over to Buffalo Exchange and found this yellow jacket for $11.
Thanks for looking at some of the shots from our engagement shoot. We’re trying to figure out which one to use for our wedding so let us know if you have a favorite. And if you’re feeling adventurous, mosey on over here and check out our slideshow.
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25 Responses to “CLUE: The Espressos, in the Urban Jungle, with a Picture Frame”
WOW! Amazing slideshow. So many photos, and they all rock!
Oh my goodness - all of them are amazing! Impossible to choose a favorite. 
I agree with Mrs. Bee - I love the picture of you two with the frame!
I also love the shoe shot. Our photographer did one for my fiance and I during our engagement shoot. My grandmother was completely confused as to why anyone would want pictures of their feet!
I love the Clue reference! Mrs. Peacock says these are awesome. (I am such a dork.)
SO CUTE…best photo prop
Love the frame. May have to steal that idea. We’re having our engagement photos taken in an art museum.
I love that first pic- it really shows your fun & goofy sides. But I also love the composition and lighting of the 5th one where you are above on the staircase. There are so many good ones in your slideshow too! You guys are a great looking couple!
Oh, and it looks you had blonde AND red highlights in your hair! Me too!
You guys are sooo pirdy! I like the first pic a lot!
Holy cow you guys are an adorable couple. And one of my FAVORITE songs is playing during your slideshow!!
So many cute pics - love the one of your hands inside the frame and of you 2 walking away with the yellow stripe in between.
Beautiful pics! Great find with the yellow jacket. It’s the perfect touch.
I really like the first one too..you’re both so cute in it!
Too freaking cute! I love the urban feel with all your romance softening it. What a perfect couple!
I’m in love with the frame shot. I’m using *stealing* that idea for our faux-tobooth!
i absolutely love your photos! my favorites are the one of you two behind the picture frame, and the “action shot” of you two jumping- great angles & use of light!
@MsAnge: haha I could see my grandma saying the same thing
@Miss Peacock: I was doing some serious LOL’ing. Mrs Peacock, in the Conservatory, with the candlestick
@ceciliap: That’s so awesome! You’re going to get such great photos in the Art Museum.
@Darlene: yep, every time I go to my hair stylist I just tell her to do what she wants… she’s the pro not me
@beckynoel: Thank- you! I had to pick that song because it talks about coffee and getting married
@Ambrosia: Totally go ahead and steal it. Right when we were leaving for the shoot I looked up on my wall and had a light bulb moment… so glad I did- we ended up having so much fun with it
I too LOVE the fist picture! I also really like the other pictures w/ the frame especially the ones where Mr. Espresso is kissing your check.
Also KUDOS on the yellow jacket from Buffalo - Super Cute!
adorable! i like the frames too and the stairs int he background.
Can I just say that you have the most adorable dimples!
wowsers! GIRL! you got such an amazing response! You and Mr. espresso are really super cute and amazingly fun to shoot! Thanks a billion for being so awesome!
I heart the first one. You guys look so adorable, and the photos are awesome.
Mrs. Espresso, Corona/Big Bear
Age and Occupation: 23, Community Services Specialist
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 22, Maintenance Technician
Engagement Date: December 21, 2007
Wedding Date: October, 2008
Blogging Since: June 25, 2008
Venue: Outside a rustic b&b in Big Bear Lake
About Me: I'm a lover of all things good: coffee, music, travel, rain, and of course- my handsome fiance! I'm a full believer in the "Life is Short," mantra - and therefore, eat lots of dark chocolate. I'm a Geographer by degree and nerd by choice. I cook to the sound of French and Portuguese music even though I speak neither. I love road trips, camping, hiking, and capturing life through the lens of my camera. Take me to Anthropologie and I may never leave. I'm a sucker for pretty packaging, bargain finds, and old movies. Mr. Espresso and I are high school sweethearts and I am so blessed to be this amazing man's future wife.
I love the first one!!