Ellie Sattler and Alan Grant from “Jurassic Park”
For many couples, engagement photos are an important—and public—showcase of their relationship, and it’s worth putting some thought into what story they tell. While some go down the traditional route of polite smiles and scenic locations, other couples see it as their chance to shine. One husband-and-wife-to-be who took their couple photoshoot to the next level is New York-based Jackie Nguyen and Nate Huntley, who—photographed by Isaac James—decided to honor their favorite pop culture duos.
Both actors, Nguyen and Huntley met while working on a production of Miss Saigon. At first, they “didn’t think it was anything more than a ‘show-mance,’” they tell My Modern Met in an email. The pair felt they had something special, but didn’t want to put a label on it, so ended up parting ways. However, a week later Nguyen told Huntley she had sadly started losing her hair to alopecia. And shortly after, she visited Huntley at his home in Colorado, where they both shaved their heads in solidarity, and made their relationship “official.”
“My fiancé and I are extremely outside of the box, and felt like traditional photos wouldn’t encompass the fun or adventure we like to have,” reveals Nguyen. After brainstorming ideas, the inseparable duo decided to recreate their favorite TV and movie scenes, but instead of just one photoshoot, they decided to make it a year-long project. “We had the idea of having a typical setting, like a field of flowers or a mountain range that you see normally, but having us dress in full costume, like Chewbacca and Yoda.” explained Nguyen. “From that idea, sprouted a fully fledged idea of dressing up as our favorite characters.”
The self-confessed nerds created a list of characters, gathered the costumes, and planned the locations. However, Nguyen reveals, “We couldn’t have done this photoshoot without our infamous photographer and friend, Isaac James.” “He’d shape and mold us during each shoot […] and made us laugh the whole time.” From Home Alone bandits to the heroes of Jurassic Park, the result is a hilarious and adorable collection of images that capture the couple’s intimate connection, as well as their superb sense of fun.
For their engagement photos, New York-based Jackie Nguyen and Nate Huntley decided to honor their favorite pop-culture duos.
Marty McFly and Doc Brown from “Back To The Future”
Marty McFly and Doc Brown from “Back To The Future”
Marty McFly and Doc Brown from “Back To The Future”
Photographed by Isaac James, the hilarious duo turned their couple photoshoot into a year-long project.
Marv and Harry aka “The Wet Bandits” from “Home Alone”
Marv and Harry aka “The Wet Bandits” from “Home Alone”
Marv from “Home Alone”
Marv and Harry aka “The Wet Bandits” from “Home Alone”
The awesome collection of images capture the couple’s intimate connection, as well as their superb sense of fun.
Ellie Sattler and Alan Grant from “Jurassic Park”
Ellie Sattler and Alan Grant from “Jurassic Park”
Jack and Rose from “Titanic”
BoJack Horseman and Diane Nguyen from “BoJack Horseman”
BoJack Horseman and Diane Nguyen from “BoJack Horseman”
Yoko Ono and John Lennon
Yoko Ono and John Lennon
Yoko Ono and John Lennon
Miranda Hillard and Mrs. Doubtfire from “Mrs. Doubtfire”
Peggy Carter and Captain America from “Captain America”
Peggy Carter and Captain America from “Captain America”
Peggy Carter from “Captain America”
Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute from “The Office”
Thor and Harry Potter
Thor
Harry Potter
Linus and Sally from “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”
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