Don’t you just love hanging out with your friends? Joel and Lauren grew up together, so that is just what we got to do when we went out for Lauren & Lars’ engagement session. Like most of our engagements this spring it was raining (seriously, what is up with that?). We started out at Emge Middle School in the West Side of Belleville which is where Lauren and Lars’ story began. How cute are they? From there we went on to Bellevue Park and ended just as the sun went down in downtown Belleville. We always hope to do at least one new location, type of shot, or just something a little bit different for each of our couples, and this late evening street shot was just that. I know you shouldn’t brag on yourself, but how cool is this photo?! We had so much fun…even with the rain, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our friends as they become husband and wife on 11.11.11.