Couples Photo Session WINNERS Announced!

And the Winners of the "Summer of Love" Photo Contest are....

Photo submitted by Amanda + John

... Amanda P. and John M.!! Here is their story, told by Amanda:

"John and I met almost one year ago (7 more days until our anniversary! August 19th). My best friend Olivia and [John's] good friend DJ set it up to introduce us (Olivia and DJ are recently engaged). I went to see John perform in the band he was in at the time. Surprisingly we hit it off immediately and started spending a lot of time together. A few weeks after we met, at Olivia and DJ's apartment, John got on one knee and asked me to "change my relationship status on Facebook to 'in a relationship'"... It was very cute. Of course I said Yes!

Since then we have been going strong, sharing a lot of common interests such as music/concerts, playing pool, hanging out with mutual friends and family, and a general love for living life to the fullest. He has become my best friend and my biggest supporter, and I for him. We bring out the best in each other, and I hope to enjoy many more happy anniversaries together. He makes me the happiest I have ever been, and I can't imagine my life without him.

Attached is a picture of us just hanging out together. I love it because it shows his goofy/playful personality, how happy we are and how much fun we have just being together.

I would like to win the photo session for us because I think it would be a perfect way to end the year we have spent together so far and just having fun, getting to know each other and falling in love. Plus, his mom loves pictures of us! :)

This is an awesome idea, and I'm glad I get to participate! :) Hopefully one day I can book you for my wedding... lol. A girl can hope :)

Thanks girl! Love stories are so much fun. I love love :)"

Amanda and John's story made me laugh-out-loud, especially when he asked her to change her Facebook Relationship Status. And I love that they wanted pictures not only to commemorate their first year together, but to share their photographs with family who love photos of the two of them! So sweet!