Let’s travel back to a time when men were chivalrous and retro was fabulous. Not to say that retro hasn’t always been and will always be fabulous .. it’s timeless. Especially today. We love seeing vintage styled shoots from Brent and Anna of Live View Studios because they pay attention to and rock every single detail! This romantic, retro, Hollywood glam styled shoot is no exception. Especially since this couple’s shoot was also a surprise, styled proposal .. one that made magical headlines! While not a true proposal, it’s a fabulous idea for any gentleman out there looking to pop the question with added pizzazz!

{Behind the Lens with Brent and Anna} Our goal with this shoot was to bring back that old vintage romance feel .. where men were chivalrous, and couples would get dressed up in fancy clothes to go out traveling with each other .. or as in the case of our shoot, even for something as simple as a picnic in the park. We wanted a whimsical, magical element as part of the shoot as well, which was why we decided to have the headlines change on the newspaper throughout – telling the story as it happened in this styled proposal.

Laura is stunning in a 70s period Gunne Sax dress {brand that was bought by Jessica McClintock in the 60s). This dress fit Laura to a T and combined with Zach’s suit, hat, and suspenders, brought this Hollywood-glam couple’s session to life. A handmade birdcage veil and strings and strings of pearls evoke vintage romance.

Laura and Zach make a beautiful couple and these photos truly seem like their actual proposal. We like to say that we gave Zach a practice run, and are looking forward to hearing when he asks for the real deal. :) When we met, Laura proudly showed us the promise ring Zach gave her, and that was the ring that was used for the shoot.

Why do we like to shoot and style vintage? Because it’s timeless. No matter what critics may say, vintage and retro never goes out of style. How it is implemented into the present-day fashion and style may change, but it lives on. There’s a kind of ‘feel good’ thing that happens when people integrate vintage into their style .. the same feeling you get when you remember your favorite childhood toys from growing up. Everything seems and feels simpler and less complicated when you view it in the past, and that’s why we fall in love with it. 

The second purpose of this shoot is to encourage more couples to have their proposals photographed (Hey guys, are you listening?) It’s such a pivotal moment in a couple’s love story. Either behind the scenes or as a couple’s session turned surprise proposal, we are happy to arrange a way to make her “Yes” into images you’ll treasure forever.

We are loving that dress, the handmade birdcage veil and miles of pearls. Not to mention the sweet treats. ;) And doesn’t Zach look dapper in his three-piece suit? Such an adorable couple who met at their favorite country club a little more than two years ago. Simply perfect for each other in so many ways, we hope it won’t be long before we hear Zach’s popped the question for real! :)

A special thank you to Brent and Anna of Live View Studios for sharing this fabulously styled session with us today!

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Makeup & Hair: Michelle Clark