Engagement photos!

So here are some of the beauties our wonderful photographer did for us!  I wanted someone to capture the love and the beautiful scenery ... I also didn't want to spend money on the engagement shots. So I turned to craigslist and I posted an add looking for an up and coming photographer that wanted to build their portfolio. I asked to have the edited images but no prints and they could use our pictures in advertising to gain experience and status as a good photographer. 

Get excited this is the first you will see of me and the Mr.!

  Aren't we cute and in love? (J Squared Photography)

We relished in the leaves (J. Squared Photography)

I wanted to make sure we got some of this beautiful scenery.

(J. Squarred Photography)

(J.Squared Photography)

Jenny graciously responded to my craigslist post and gave us these beautiful images we treasure. She was branching out on her own and needed to build her portfolio. She caught a perfect moment in time for us and didn't cost us a penny. Furthermore, she got to build her portfolio for future clients.

(J.Squared Photography)

(J. Squared Photography)

What did you do for your engagement shots? Would you take the risk on a less experienced photographer or would you splurge for the expertise?