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Zombie Engagement Photo Shoot: A Sweet Nightmare (PHOTOS)

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The Huffington Post   First Posted: 08/22/11 06:24 PM ET Updated: 10/22/11 06:12 AM ET

Zombies usually ruin everything with their undying fondness for brain snacking, but this time we're willing to make an exception.

Los Angeles photographer Amanda Rynda took some precious photos of engaged couple Juliana Park and Ben Lee doing their part to fight off a zombie apocalypse, and the photos quickly went viral.

In the midst of a picturesque picnic, the couple is interrupted by a flesh-eating zombie (read: their friend Jason Boesch) and must defend themselves with bread knives, wine bottles, and a shovel that happened to be nearby.

Spoiler alert: they succeed, and mankind goes on for another day.

All photos by Amanda Rynda. Story continues below.

Shot in Valencia, California this past June, Rynda tells The Huffington Post that the couple came up with the idea all on their own. The bride-to-be told Rynda, "We want to survive a zombie attack and then hug because we’re in love!"

Rynda thought the idea was hilarious and jumped on the chance to shoot an off-beat engagement session. She says, "It's inspiring to see a couple really come to life and be themselves instead of conforming to what is normal or standard." "Besides," she adds, "there is enough time to take the traditional photos on the wedding day."

The bride- and groom-to-be are set to get married on October 15 in Los Angeles.

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Zombies usually ruin everything with their undying fondness for brain snacking, but this time we're willing to make an exception. Los Angeles photographer Amanda Rynda took some precious photos of...
Zombies usually ruin everything with their undying fondness for brain snacking, but this time we're willing to make an exception. Los Angeles photographer Amanda Rynda took some precious photos of...
 
 
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02:13 PM on 08/27/2011
best thing ever.
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EverthingThatRises
Must Converge
11:26 PM on 08/25/2011
No stuffy wedding for them!
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cobraxus
Defend The Innocent_Protect The Weak
07:16 PM on 08/24/2011
Once Again True Love Conquers All

Good Thing They Brought Protection
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midwestkel
I'm awesome!
04:50 PM on 08/24/2011
Awesome idea!
01:46 PM on 08/24/2011
This is such a fun and memorable idea! i like zombie movies too!
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sf girl
I like my micro-bio empty.
10:39 AM on 08/24/2011
Love it!
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matilda81
12:21 AM on 08/24/2011
What a creative fun couple! These photos are priceless.
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damomb01
08:47 PM on 08/23/2011
That is the most original engagement "themes" I've ever seen!! AWESOME!
12:17 PM on 08/23/2011
Holy moley that is so FUN!!!! The couple that slays zombies together stay together.
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Widespread Panic
does anyone really care??
11:42 AM on 08/23/2011
Love it!!
10:53 AM on 08/23/2011
Hahahha!
09:06 AM on 08/23/2011
i LOVE this idea! the pictures look great!
08:59 AM on 08/23/2011
Would be great if the zombie shows up as the pastor and performs the service. That would complete the series perfectly.
08:46 AM on 08/23/2011
Beauty didn't kill the beast, it was the Ginsu!
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Tim Haselden
An Enemy of Rupert Murdoch, since 1984.
05:18 AM on 08/23/2011
Well , marriage IS a form of Living Death.
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WILLIEMOJORISIN
You were expecting Mensa members ?
11:59 AM on 08/23/2011
lol