Monday, January 24, 2011

Winter evergreens

I've been so excited to finally post these photos! A couple of weekends ago, Brett and I met up with two amazing photographers, Bryan and Mae (husband and wife to be!) We had planned on a wintry photo session with Brett and I and were so lucky to get all sorts of fun weather. We started the morning with a few blizzards and ended the session with sunshine. It was the perfect winter morning to spend outdoors giggling with Brett!

It was really fun to style up and plan outfits for an outdoor winter session. I knew I had to be creative, because I didn't want to wear my same ol' boring jacket for all three themes, so it was fun to dig into the back of my closet and come up with something I hadn't worn before! Let me say - a zip up hoodie, sweater tights and lace up boots are now my favorite winter go-to outfit. I loved wearing this!

(hoodie, sweater tights - forever 21 | brawny beauty plaid - c/o threadsence
chilltown chocolate brown dress - c/o lulu*s | lace up boots - urban outfitters)

I finally have my computer back and am so excited to blog my little tush off this week! I have enough outfit posts to last me until next week! So exciting! Plus, I finally mailed a bunch of Delightful Dozen items, so I'm feeling very productive today! I've been doing so much shopping lately. I have a ton of new clothes that I can't wait to wear - eee! I think I'm done shopping for winter though. I've been stocking up dresses for spring now. I cannot wait. Even considering how much I really love these winter photos. ;)

Brett was so lovely during this session. He's not at all used to being in front of the camera - he's my guy behind the camera! So it was totally natural for me, but I know it wasn't for him, so I totally appreciate him. I'll cherish these photos for a lifetime and will someday show my kids and grandkids! How fun is that? Stay tuned.. more wintry photos this week including a vintage sled, snowshoes and snuggling in our apartment! Have a great week, everyone!

107 comments:

Breanna said...

The last photo in this post is so sweet and adorable that it actually made me tear up. What an amazing day this looks like!

ilfashion said...

While they are all absolutely adorable, that last one is too cute for words. :)

Heather said...

This is the most adorable thing ever! I'm so glad Brett braved stepping in front of the camera, because now you two have such amazing pictures to show for it!

Jeff and I are supposed to have a winter engagement shoot with our photographer! I am now WAY excited for it!

Emma (Scrapbook de la Emma) said...

these photo's make me smile :) so beautiful
Scrapbook de la Emma

caffeinerd said...

Beyond adorable! I'm with the above comments---made me smile :) These are amazing photos---love, love, love the snowy shoot!

Meg! said...

These are so sweet and cozy and adorable. I'm dying of jealousy over your snow though! It was sunny and warm here in Portland today, wtf? JEALOUS.

That last photo is killing me. You and Brett are the sweetest.

ilene @ muchloveilly said...

these are gorgeous photos!!!!! love the one of the two of you in the quilt. so precious!

miss james said...

these photos are incredible! you guys are too cute.
xo.

Sydney, The Rabbit-Hearted Girl said...

oh my gosh, all of these pictures are cute, but that last picture is just amazing. PLEASE tell me you have that framed in y'alls house somewhere!

eleanor said...

Oh my gosh.. I don't think I've ever seen so much cuteness in one post! These are beyond adorable. I can't even pick a favourite, but that last one is particularly amazing! I'm excited to see the rest :)

X

Shy, Chesterfield said...

Such fun photos! I love the blanket you have! If the manfriend and I tried this, it might be the most awkward thing ever. We've been dating for like 5 years and we are still the most awkward couple. haha

Shy

bestie said...

Total photoshoot-ENVY!! I've been bugging my guy to do something like this with me but he's just too camera-shy! Now I wish we had a pretty winter wonderland here, too, so I could convince him even more. Ahh. Love love love this Tieka! Can't want to see the rest! (:

Lemondrop Marie said...

Beautifully inspired pics, love the quilt in there too...
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

Melissa said...

Loooove these pics Tieka! I am very excited for you that you have your computer back!

xo
Melissa

Amanda VanVels said...

THE LAST 2 ARE SO GOOOOOOOD

amber said...

these photos are so precious!! you guys are adorable :) i just love all the snow too!

Heather - Inner cupcake said...

So cute! I love how these photos captured the snow so well and the two of you together!

Caralee said...

Beautiful photos! I adore the last one, it may be one of the sweetest photos ever.

DaniellaBella said...

These are the cutest photos ever. It's very clear to see that you guys not only love each other but have so much fun as well! I love seeing happy people! Thanks for sharing!

Katie Bright said...

oh my. that first photo is adorable. so are all the rest, but i especially love that first one. presh.

Nicole, Coco Maria said...

Oh my goodness, these photos are too cute. What a wonderful photo shoot :)

Savannah said...

these are beautiful! I love photos in the snow they are so magical. Your boots are basically perfect too so that never hurts ;)

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Candid Phobic said...

Aww the last photo made my day!

myedit said...

The weather really co-operated for your sweet lil photo shoot! I feel like a mug of hot chocolate just looking at it's wintery goodness!
Love them lady!

soph (owl vs. dove) said...

these photos are so fun and full of life! wonderful!

karent said...

hi, I've been reading your blog for a little while and this is my first comment.

Let me just say you two are super cute together!!! I can see that you will cherish these photos forever. My favorite shots are in the blanket; such a cute idea and a different way to mix it up!

jenloveskev said...

So Cute!

Liss said...

These pictures are so wonderful! You're such a lucky gal :)
Now I can't wait for my boyfriend to get here (I have to wait till Saturday)!!
Have nice day
- Liss

Zel said...

You two are adorable! i love the blanket picture especially.. it generates much warmth and love. beautiful.

Jennyboo said...

These pictures are beautiful! They have a magical quality to them. Such a winter wonderland. xoxo

maggeygrace said...

Can anything in the world be as cute as you and Brett are? No!

I want to BE you two in these pictures. So sweet!!! :):)

vintagewithatwist said...

these are soooooooooooooo cute! love them all

My name is Renée. said...

aww these photos look amazing, the last photo is so romantic! Beautiful couple :)

Jasmine, Transient Withdrawal said...

Tiekaaaaa that last photo is so stinking cute!!! <3 And I adore the one where you're up on his back. These could easily be in a catalog for winter wear! You guys are like the golden couple!

Monique said...

Super Cute!

Trie Diksi said...

envyyyyy!
you guys look like you're so much in love! yes these photos must be treasured! :)

The Spoof.

auxpaysdesmerveilles said...

Such cute pictures!

dEJOISS said...

I love your wintry photos! They look so lovely,blissful and memorable!

Meg said...

Aww, these pictures are just adorable!

aliboo! said...

These are just perfect. You guys look truly happy, something people try to create in staged photographs. It's great that it's actually natural and real. Love love love!

Ebony said...

That last photo is adorable. Canvas worthy. Cute shoot Tieks!

Roma said...

This is so pretty I could cry! :) Happy you guys had a blast! Take care of each other. You two are wonderful!

♥Run With Fashion♥ said...

This is sooo cute!
I loove the photos, so fun!
I also love how you styled the outfits.
:)

Tasja said...

awww this looks so cute :)

AnjaPN said...

Most used word in these comments: cute. With good reason!!

Alessandra said...

What gorgeous photos of you. I especially like the one of you wrapped in the quilt. Stunning and looks like it was fun, so even better.

asatte said...

The last photo is beautiful! Your love and trust for each other shines through it! Definitely photos to show your grandchildren. :)

Chloe Trayner said...

Every single one of these photos are gorgeous. Adore your outfit but was just overwhelmed by how cute you and Brett are!

Vicky said...

These are such adorable photos! Especially the last x

Nikki said...

ooh, I love these photo's! you guys are so adorable! the last photo is so sweet =) x

Sher said...

You both make the cutest couple alive!!

xx

Julia said...

Very cute! It's wonderful!

April, Everyday Forgotten said...

Aww it looks (and sounds) like you had such an amazing time! I love the last photo of both of you! So cute! :)

Biaa said...

These photos are amazinggggg! Love them :)

Jill said...

These photos are so great! Whimsical and gorgeous, all at the same time. I also love the way you paired a dress with plaid and a hoodie--something I might steal!

theyoungbridgetjones said...

such perfect photos- xo

jenchristine said...

That last photo is precious! *SWOON*

Anna Jane said...

you two are just too cute. love that last snuggling pictures. AND i love your leggings...so perfect for a winter day.

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Sist and Sist said...

these are gorgeous of you two!

kirstyb said...

lovely pics - looks like you had fun xxxxxx

Jenni said...

Those are absolutely gorgeous. I love snow. The last picture is so sweet.

BTW where is your blanket from? It's awesome!

surfvintage said...

So cute pictures full of love!

Lina said...

Ah! These photos are the epitome of why I love this season! So wonderful. And I'll be sporting the hoodie with flannel, dress, and boots, it's been -30 degrees Celsius up here recently, so layers layers layers are certainly called for.

Charlotte said...

These pictures are so beautiful.
And I'm so inspired to wear a hoodie!! I love the way your layers work in these pictures.
I never ever wear hoodies but I may have to steal one from my boy now!!

Charlotte xxx

sparkle is a color (Katrina) said...

These pictures are SO ADORABLE. I've been wanting to try working hoodies into my wardrobe again and this is total inspiration.

I can't wait to see the rest!

xx, Katrina

Eclectic Flair said...

These pictures are great! You can just see the love and chemistry between you two. You have to print some of these out and put them in your cubicle at work!

Miranda said...

Aww these photos are so cute!!

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SarahAnn said...

You two are always darling, but I DIED over that last photo.

My sister is a photographer and whenever she's in town she snaps pics of Trev and I. Like you, I know I'll cherish them forever. I feel so lucky to have each part of our life together documented.

Laura said...

this is adorable! i love these pictures!
my favorite is the last one!!!!

-laura
http://thesemanyyears.blogspot.com

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kristine said...

You guys are absolutely adorable. That last photo is precious!

Kristine. Or Polly.

Alyssa Rose. said...

Beyond adorable! I am in love with you two!

Emma said...

Aw man, these are so lovely! You two are so sweet together. love it!

Just a lazy morning said...

Soooo cute!!
such a great post!
xoxo

megannielsen said...

Awwww Tieka!!! This is the cutest shoot ever! You guys always look so happy together - I love it!

Ashley, Lions Lace Lattes said...

These are the most adorable photos. You and Brett are so cute together. I really want to do some winter photos with JP this year. I would love to get some photos of us ice skating. :)

delpheena said...

these photos are so gorgeous, and really capture the fun time you must have had! that last pic in particular is so cute.

Katie said...

These photos are SOO gorgeous! I love love love them!!

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[anna] said...

These are ahhhdorable! The third picture is so pretty...you are beautiful, Tieka.
xoxo!

Lauren said...

These are so sweet. The last picture is precious. Keep it forever! :)

Amanda, The Upside of Wonder said...

Ah, these photos are amazing!! You better frame that last photo, girl. It's so sweet. Gavin has lots of friends that do photography for skateboarding...I'm hoping to persuade them to take photos like this of us in the summer. Love it!

Mackenzie said...

the feet picture made me audibly sigh, you are too precious for one couple. too much! :)

Newspaper Cut Outs said...

These pictures are SO CUTE. Can't wait to see your other promised posts for the week :)

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Maria E. said...

I love all of these! Super adorable. :) The ones with the quilt really remind me of a cute book-cover or something. :)

- Maria
www.uneasyimpressions.blogspot.com

Morgan and Lua said...

These photos are amazing!! You two are going to cherish these for such a long time. I'm pretty jealous of that quilt too, I hope it's yours.

Mandy said...

Aw this is such an adorable photo shoot. It makes me *almost* like winter, but not quite :) Love the patterned tights too!

RaHow said...
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RaHow said...

I did the same thing with my boyfriend over winter break! His sister needed "subjects" for her bourgeoning photography business so we jumped on the chance to style up and take beautiful pictures together.

I really love these photos. So light and fun!

Sammie said...

These pictures are stunning! I hate winter, but I adore how wintry these are! :D <3

brit @ landlocked bride said...

Love these! Mae and Bryan did a fab job. And I'm swooning over the snow fun!

Kathryn said...

These are absolutely gorgeous... the snow makes everything seem so magical!

Michal said...

Oh my goodness Tieka- these are so precious! You two are one styyyylish couple. I love the shots with the quilt. They make me warm & fuzzy.

Kat said...

Oh my gosh! These photos look like so much fun<3 and that last one absolutely made my heart melt. You and Brett are adorable together<3

Debby said...

absolutely adorable and candid post. i would want my engagement photos to basically be this!

so adorable!!!!!!!

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Emily said...

so adorable. ps. I really like the length/color of your hair right now.

Pamella said...
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Pamella said...

you two look amazing! and just by looking at your pictures, it really shows that you had a lot of fun.=) and all i can say is, "it's so sweet..."

stylishyear said...

all I have to say is WOW! Those are some amazing photos you will have for a lifetime!

Kate said...

More hoodies please! I'm so intent on bringing the hoodie back, you can help me in my quest! I love these photos, they're so dear & cute. The backflip ones are best. Awwww, ♥ !

genevieve, sandbox romance said...

I love all the ones with you jumping the best. These are ADORABLE, Tieka!!

A Handful of Flowers said...

101 thats my comment number! although I wish I saw this post before! Its so precious, you inspire me to have a life like yours! I cannot wait to have a husband as loving and fun as Brett seems to be! Cant wait for your new posts to come and new outfits too!

Shallow Mallow said...

Such fun shots. Very sweet :)

curious constellation said...

That last photo got me teary eyed it's so adorable!

stealthnerd said...

Love these photos, they are so sweet!

Kuleigh said...

These are so adorable. I like all the dark colors.

Heathre said...

Adorable and beautiful!

Audrey Anne said...

You guys are so cute!!! Plus I love your outfit in these.