I’ve sung the praises of our wonderful photographers, Limelight Images, so loudly that your ears are probably bleeding, so I’ll try my hardest to refrain from doing so in this post…it’s just so hard, when they’re so awesome.
I mentioned before: I’m huge on pictures. I’ve already started a list of must-haves for our wedding day, including the “jump shot” and the “carry shot.”
Image via Limelight Images / The vice-versa will also happen—I’m all for equality. 
Image via Limelight Images / Fun fact: When we moved into our new place, I had BM Y & GM Pythagoras practice this shot with me.
As far as a list of must-haves, they focused on the city. Pittsburgh is so picturesque, I wanted to make sure we caught the bridges, the stadiums, the river, the skyline. For the two of us, it was actually more of a list of “capture these feelings with these awesome things in the background.” I’m not saying I want this to be a Pittsburgh photo session with us as the props; more that I want both the city and us to be captured brilliantly, because we’re both such a big part of each other…you know, Pittsburgh wouldn’t survive without us, obviously.
Since pictures speak a thousand words (oh yeah, I went there), I’ll let my inspiration/must-have shots do most of the talking:
All photos courtesy of Limelight Images and can be found here
I’m sure this was intentional, because our photographers are ballers, but I love the heart shape they make.
Although there will be no ties and this is a bit “artsy fartsy” for me, I love the looks on both of their faces.
One of the many stunning bridges. This is definitely a “yes, please!”
True confessions: Mr. Palm Tree and I practice The Dip, as we call it, on an almost daily basis.
Again, we’re borderline artsy fartsy, but this is just too freaking cool.
Steelers! I don’t like that you can’t see his face, but I like the overall idea/frame.
This is more like it. Jon’s black-and-gold-veined family will just die.
One of my favorite pictures, ever. Although I don’t understand the logistics (HOW ARE YOU IN THE MIDDLE OF A CITY STREET IN A CHAIR?!), I love how much this picture screams fun and love. Stunning.
Do you have any advice for engagement sessions? Anyone have a “no way in hell will we take these pictures” list?
I’m going to sound like such the stalker but I can explain the chair in the road haha It is in downtown Ytown–and its dead during the day!
The bridge picture makes me swoon, love your ideas!
I flippin love the bridge photo. I have some friends that have pictures like that and I am insanely jealous. PLEASE make sure to get one like that!
We had our e-pix done in Gettysburg! I was in your boat, I wanted certain places, with us in them! Our photographers NAILED it! I cannot wait to see your pictures!!!
That bridge and water one are to die for. Girl I am jealous! 
Amazing picture inspiration.
@jpalm13: Lol I asked them about it in our meeting – “please, tell me about this chair!” It was a hilarious story.
@Mrs. Pony: EEE thank you! You miiiiight love the final product. 
@mkelove: Thank you!
@Miss Camera: Spoiler Alert: we have one like it, but different – it’s sort of one-of-a-kind and it’s totally in a frame on our wall. I’m excited to share it.
@HiroshymaTetrastar: That’s exactly it – certain places, with us in them. I know a lot of girls opt out of cityscapes because they can really date the pictures, but I think that’s part of the charm/magic.
@gotsolt: Lol don’t be jealous! These aren’t even my pictures, haha. Just awesome photographers.
@krislynn_sd: Thank you! I’m pleased with the final results, too. ;x Sorry to tease!
Would it be giving up to just asume I’ll never be able to have such unique pictures and simply resing myself to photoshopping the two of us into cool backgrounds after the fact? I mean, think of the possibilites….engagement pictures…ON THE MOON. Right?? No one? *sigh*
@ladymegbeth: Laughed out loud at “on the moon” – hilarious. Why, though, do you think you won’t be able to have unique pictures? Don’t sell yourself short, girlfriend. There are possibilities everywhere!
I love the idea of including your favorite team! I wish we could have done it.
Miss Palm Tree, Pittsburgh, PA Age and Occupation: 23, Lease Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Associate Systems Analyst Engagement Date: December 22, 2011 Wedding Date: May 2013 Venue: The Fez in Aliquippa, PA About Me: I’m Miss Palm Tree - an opinionated, loyal and outgoing bride-to-be. I currently work as a Lease Analyst by day and a catering assistant by night. Mr. Palm Tree is a Computer Engineer with a love for all things cats. Mr. Palm Tree and I are absolute soul mates. Having grown up across the street from each other (I have the scars to prove it), we have been a part of each other’s lives for almost as long as we can remember. We are far from perfect: we fight, we get annoyed with each other and we certainly take advantage of knowing one another so well when pushed to the edge, but ultimately, what truly defines us as a couple is our love.
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