Jen + Mike | St. Louis Engagement Photography

Happy Friday!

This past weekend Ryan and I had a chance to get away for our 2nd anniversary! We went to Austin, Texas – yeeeeehaaw! We had so much fun. Another photographer friend once told me that taking off a day during fall wedding/portrait season is the equivalent of a CPA taking a week-long vacation during tax season. Yeah, so everything is pretty much piling up, but I’m doing my best to stay on top of everything and still deliver as promised. Thank you to everyone who has been supportive and so patient! So far, knock on wood, I don’t have anyone asking me where their photos are! Phew!

Before I move on to the real reason for the post, I *have* to mention my chance encounter with Ryan Gosling. Yes, the yummy Ryan Gosling. This was probably the highlight of my anniversary trip, but don’t tell Ryan that! 😉 We were having dinner at Uchi (YUM!) and he happened to be dining there too! I was so nervous, and Ryan was a little embarrassed when I decided to go sit down next to Ryan Gosling and ask him for a photo. I felt like I was 13. He said no…. politely though, shook my hand and congratulated me on our anniversary. I was deflated and didn’t want to wash my hand for days. He said he was trying to lay low and it was his “day off.” Hmfphh. Well, I’m still in love with him, and I got to walk away with another sweet handsome Ryan anyway! 🙂

Speaking of famous people, meet Ashley Judd + Dermot Mulroney! Before we left for our trip, I had the opportunity to work with Jen + Mike. Don’t these two look so much like them?! We had a fun engagement session at Laumeier Sculpture park. Mike has the most adorable little dimples, and these.two.are.in.love.

Enjoy the photos y’all!

xox

HSR