In the cool of a pre-spring day, Hollie and Mike wandered through Eucalyptus, held hands in the tall grass, and took a Harley out on the calm country roads that belong to the Coast.
I have to say, I love it when a couple wants to throw something different into a photo session whether it’s dressing up or having a theme, it just makes their photos more….”them.” Hollie and Mike wanted to add a Harley to the mix for their engagement photos. I was more than up for it! Of course, I had to ask once we were in the midst of our time together, “So, why the Harley?” Well, it comes down to a little game of “Lets Make A Deal.” Mike is a motorcycle cop and, well, loves motorcycles. Hollie lovingly informed him a few years ago, “You can get your own Harley when I get my ring!” ….she got the ring, now it’s his turn.
I am so looking forward to their wedding day where hundreds of family and friends will surround them as they commit their lives to each other to create one shared life. I’m sorry, but I’m quite sure that I have one of the most amazing jobs around!
Hollie + Mike [San Luis Obispo Engagement Session]
Great pictures…the scenery is beautiful! I am so bummed I don’t get to go to the wedding!
I’m so glad these photos finally came through on my e-mail. I was so sad I couldn’t see them, they are beautiful! I’m excited for the big day!
Congrats Mike and Hollie , Can’t wait for the big day. Great photo’s, Love the Pic of you both on the Harley.
I love the motorcycle pics!! Especially the one at the end. I’m so happy for you two!!! Congratulations!! You guys make a wonderful couple.
Holli- you are going to be a beautiful bride. I loved this pictures. It is going to be hard to choose and then the wedding will be worse…great problem to have!
I LOVE these photos and am so happy for Holly and Mike!
Congratulations on your engagement,you have amazing photos. Enjoy!
Oh guys these pictures are great. After we recommended Christan to do the photos I felt responsible to both Hollie, Mike and Christan, after seeing the pictures I am so glad I spoke up. I know you needed me as the cry factor to pick the wedding dress now as I saw these pics I am again crying. Great job Christan. I approve of all the pics . Do you think I have a future using my crying factor.
Christan, awesome pictures! Its cool to really see you develop as a photographer. Not to mention, the subject matter.. 
Your pictures are great. Love the natural laughing pic.
Darling pictures. You both look so relaxed and happy. I see a Harley in your future.
Holly, I need a copy of the one with you two on the motorcycle on the road to put in a picture frame along beside Bill and KIevin sitting on motorcycles. Bill and Kevin’s was taken on father’s day 2007. I am so glad for you both. I wish I could be there. I LOVE YOU! God bless you guys!!! Hope you make the “50″ like Bill and me.
I cannot believe my little niece is old enough to get married! What a super couple. I am so happy for both of you. I know Minnie and Donnie are so proud – I know I am! Love to you both from Turkey.
Love the photos—Congrats to you both–I love the natural colors in these photos–green and browns–very relaxing.
WHERE’S THE HELMET’S!! Looking forward to the big day, love you both. Papa Don
Yes, thanks Mike, I finally get to be the grandmother of the bride and will still be able to walk down the aisle. Christan (Bubba) the pictures are beautiful very nicely done. Love you Grandma Minnie.
Cool pictures of a cool couple (& cool Harley). I’m looking forward to your wedding. Love, Uncle Marty
Oh man I’m sooooo excited… the pictures are GORGEOUS!
Love you both!!!
xoxo.
Hollie, they are beautiful pictures! Love them all. I am so happy for you both.
The pictures in the trees are amazing! They really hold your interest. Very cool.
Sam
Wow!…by far the best engagement photos I’ve ever seen!!
Brother: You need to smile more!!
So happy for both of you…
Man what a beautiful motorcycle it’s a good thing there were no police officers around there is a helmet law you know. Just kidding the pictures look great.
Beautiful couple, beautiful pictures, makes me want to renew my vows!
Congratulations Hollie! The ring is beautiful. I want to see it up close when I see you next time. Beautiful pictures!!
Ginger
Hollie and Mike, your pictures are beautiful! I can’t wait for the big day!
You two look amazing! I love the personal touch with the Harley. That makes these really unique and special for just the two of you!
Great photos!! It’s nice to see two people who truly love and respect eachother as much as you two. It’s great to see you both have a little edge to ya; nice bike! 
These pictures are absolutely gorgeous and capture everything you two are! I Seriously…CANNOT wait until the wedding!!!! It’s gonna be AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome engagement pictures! Hollie – such a REBEL on the back of the bike! Very excited for you two! I get to hear ALL your wedding details at work! 
You are going to have an amazing wedding…I wish you lots of love and laughter!
I love the love in these pictures! You two look so happy and look very much in love!
“Love is better in the wind…” – That one has to be my favorite…
Congratulations again!
Love them!!! Sis you look great behind Mike on the bike. You both are so in love and I can’t wait for the big day. Christan, you did a great job and I can’t wait to see the wedding photos. You have a gift! Thanks for giving my sis and future brother such great photos to remember their journey!
OMG FABULOUS pictures for a fabulous couple! love you guys… Gloria Ragan
Those are really fun pictures!!! You two make a cute couple.
Great engagement photos.
Gayle
Beautiful pictures, Good idea with the motorcycle. Congrats!!!
very beautiful and unique pictures. Best of luck to you both
Hollie & Mike,
What beautiful pictures! Congratulations to both of you. What an exciting time in your lives, enjoy every minute of it.
Joyce
The pictures are beautiful Hollie! You two are truely meant for one another. Congratulations!
Love the scenery….you two look so natural together…CONGRATS!
Great pictures Best Wishes to both of you. Reminds me of when we had fun on a Harley (long time ago) Love Aunt Emma
I love the picks on the harley! I can already see them hung on the mantle!
Hollie & Michael,
We’re so happy and proud of you two. We just know you’ll have a happy and joyous life together. We can’t wait for your special day. We feel so honored to be able share it with you. Love and happiness to both of you.
Cheryl & Russell
Enjoyed your engagement pics and can’t wait for the BIG DAY for both of you!
The most amazing pictures I have ever seen (or at least see the best I can through the tears that I just can’t hold back). The love and happiness is jumping out of each picture! I love you guys!!! (Also love the comment from your mom, you knew it was coming!)
The pictures are great. Love the one on the harley on the road!
Very nice pictures, Best Wishes to both of you!!
Hollie and Mike–the pics are awesome but I like the one with you two standing apart from each other and holding hands out in the field! By the way….I do anything your Mom asks of me….she’s a very awesome person and you and Mike are very lucky to have her as your Mom! We talk about your wedding…our son got married 6/6/09…so I have given her a couple of hints!! Enjoy this time and your wedding day!
As they ride off in the sunset Harley and all……must take a picture on that Harley every anniversary!
Nice harley! You guys look great, nice pictures. Dad
I love how Mike’s smile gets a little bigger the closer he gets to getting on the Harley. Once he is there, true bliss sets in!!! Hollie you look great too, love the pics!
Congratulations!!! Beautiful photos…
Awesome biker pics…from one biker couple to another;-) Love the pictures.
Hollie, where are your helmets! The pictures are great, can’t wait for the big date! It’s almost here, can’t wait to see the wedding pictures now. Love you both, Mom.
You both look sooo happy and cute. My favorite is the one where you both are sitting in the long grass. Your smiles are great!!!
AMAZING! I love them all, but my favorite is the one where you are surrounded by the tall trees! Just Beautiful!
Love the pic of you two holding hands in the tall grass! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the wedding photos!
Soooooo Cute! I love the ones of the two of you on the bike. I hope you were just posing, cuz those things are dangerous Also love the one with your reflections in the bike…so sweet. You both look great!
I love all the pictures, my favorite one is with you sitting behind Mike on the Motorcycle. You look beautiful Hollie and Mike looks so handsome.
The pictures are beautiful and I love the one with your reflection in the shiny new Harley. I’m still wiping the tears-practice for the wedding…. Love, Aunt Linda
The photos are all so great it’s almost impossible for me to pick my favorite! You both look great in all of them! Congrats to you both.
These pictures are great! Looks like you had a great time taking them.
Photos have captured the real couple. The outdoor atmosphere is so you two!! But where is the swimming pool? LOL
I loved all of the pictures, but I especially liked the one of you two sitting under the tree and smilling at each other.
I love the one with your ring on the grassy stuff! Beautiful pictures!
Very nice! I love how you make each session incredibly unique to the couple.
Great photo’s Hollie. Thanks for sharing. I really like the one with your ring. Love you. Aunt Eleanor……
Such fun, and I am so happy for you! Motorcycles are fun, aren’t they.
Amazing Photos! I love the picture in the orchard. You guys look great together. Congradulations on the beginning of a long happy life together!
Great photos Hollie! Where is that?
I LOVE them Hollie. I am so excited for the two of you!!!
Love the one in the trees. It really looks cool with the ground and trees slightly blurry and your guys are the total in focus. Congrats! Sandy
I am so excited for you guys. Pictures look amazing and I am looking forward to the big day!
Hollie, that pic with you guys in the distance and the perspective with the trees is KILLER!!! Also really dig the one where you guys are sitting and laughing, great picture!
I love your pictures. I can’t wait for the wedding!
Mike & Hollie – These photos are such a statement of how you truly are, “so relaxed in love”. A perfect “precursor” to the wedding! I can hardly wait…Love, Mom
OMG Hollie! I am so excited for you guys!
Love the ring on the tall grass! I also loved the Harley, a very unique twist. You both look very much in LOVE! Great photos, can’t wait to see the wedding pictures! Congrats to the both of you!
Amazing!… I can’t wait until the wedding!
Awesome! love all the details!!
Way Cool!
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