If there is one quality I cherish in the best of my clients, it is an ability and willingness to laugh. Maybe I reveal a deeper part of my own marriage in saying this, but I believe the strongest and most bewitching relationships are forged in the fires not of conflict, but of the joy and ease of deep laughter. Have you ever noticed how people often cover their mouths when they laugh? (I think this urge is stronger in some cultures than others.) It’s because you open yourself up to a person who can make you lose yourself in a giggle. You are vulnerable to the person who causes the well of glee inside you to bubble up and overflow.
But okay, that’s kind of a lie, because really I cherish couples that truly love each other. Laughter is just a beautiful symptom of that, and my ultimate goal in my work is to show those genuine smiles. As I was selecting photos for Meg + Greg’s post, I felt so affirmed in this belief because they’re smiling and laughing in every single image. :)
These two. Where do I even start? First of all, Greg opened my car door for me. Uh, hello? Gentleman, calling! And Meg’s smile? Absolutely infectious. I’m sitting here, editing their photos, grinning ear to ear because of her sweet face. They are the type of people to engage you, draw you in, make you feel important. They sing to each other, they encourage each other, they calm each other — and I know this because I saw all of it in just two short hours!
They also love baseball (Greg’s family has Giants season tickets), so we started their session at the most appropriate place we could imagine. Enough of my yapping, let’s play ball. :)
The beautiful marina opposite the park. :) We tried to sneak in, but failed, so this photo is our consolation prize.
Remember that laughter I wouldn’t shut up about earlier? Get ready for an overdose!
That’s the ballpark in the background of the next photo, by the way. What you can’t see? The bearded guy in daisy dukes doing yoga directly behind Meg + Greg — thanks, San Francisco!
FAVORITE #1! Seriously, I look at this photo and I can’t help but grin like a fool. Miss Meg, you are preeeeeeety! :D
Can you guess their wedding date? ;)
This? This is maybe one of my favorite photos I’ve ever taken, from their smiles and posture, to the colors and the sunlight. Ugh. Love it. FAVORITE #2!
“Greg, just pull her toward you!” Haha.
Hands say a lot. Love her grip on his arm.
After we finished wandering around the ballpark, we headed across the bridge to Treasure Island, which may be my new favorite go-to spot for engagement photos. Seriously, that place is crazy filled with great backdrops. But the wackiest part of this photo is what’s through the windows on the right. First gaze at this lovely image, then check the next photo for proof.
Whaaaaat? By being nosy, we learned that this building was actually a warehouse for an antiques dealership. This was just a small snippet of the bonkers stuff inside. :)
BUT BACK TO THE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS! :D
Last but not least, FAVORITE #3! Meg + Greg, let’s please print this on a big ol’ canvas and hang it above your couch, k? I MEAN, COME ON! LOOK AT THAT SEAGULL!
Meg + Greg, I hope these photos are a ray of sunshine in your lives. I know you’re dealing with far greater and more important issues right now, but I sincerely hope that when you look back at these photos in 20 years, you’ll see how joyful this time was and how much you love each other. Enjoy these, and know that I am so looking forward to your wedding and giving you a big fat hug when I see you. :)
by Molly
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