Vintage month would not be complete without a trip to a good ol’ fashion country fair with a couple who looks as if they stepped straight out of the 1950s! Brent and Anna of Live View Studios really outdid themselves on the styling of this shoot. The choices in fashion only added to the whimsical vintage feel that brought us right back to a time when men wore suspenders and ladies wore petticoats and pearls! We absolutely adore this shoot and know you will too!

Tori and Trent (the gorgeous model and her handsome man), while not yet engaged, are the cutest couple in real life! Their love story begins in high school, when Tori was a tomboy, and Trent was being chased by all the girls. And yet, despite their differences, the two seemed to share an unspoken bond, always locking eyes from across the room. Tori never really knew the meaning behind any of his looks, she just knew they made her feel giddy and excited.

One day, Tori received a “mysterious” text from Trent. The two began seeing each other more and more. And then, one night in December, under a blanket of stars, Trent kissed Tori and asked her to be his girl. They’ve been inseparable ever since.

{Behind the Lens with Anna} We’ve always wanted to photograph a couple at the fair. It’s where old-fashioned nostalgia meets the timelessness of love, both young and old, and an all-American farewell to summertime. The NC State Fair is an excellent location, with beautiful gardens for lovers to stroll through, colorful rides and concessions, to areas that are a step back in time, complete with log buildings, tobacco sheaves, and blue grass music.

Our vision for this shoot was to give it a bit of a retro twist, but in ways that are doable for any couple who loves vintage a la “The Notebook” style. And of course, with a location like the fair, there’s a bit of whimsy and fun added in too! A frilly petticoat, pearls and retro-styled hair and makeup make the gorgeous Tori look like she stepped out of the 50s, and Trent looks dapper in suspenders and a bow tie (one of our favorite looks for guys).

Tori and Trent make the cutest couple. The young love between them warmed our hearts and made us remember falling in love ourselves.

I couldn’t agree more. Looking at these two, reminds me of all the wonderful feelings of falling in love. And makes me desperate to curl up and watch my copy of “The Notebook” for the one billionth time :) Thank you so much, Brent and Anna, for sharing this wonderful shoot and your incredible talent for vintage styling with us today! We are so happy we were able to share your talent at both the beginning and end of vintage month!

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Makeup: S.Davis Makeup Artistry, LLC

Venue: North Carolina State Fair