Engagement Shoot

kylejordan · Jan 21, 2008

Last Saturday I had the opportunity to do my first engagement shoot. The couple were so fun to work with, we all had a blast enduring the cold ourdoor weather. Here's two of the shots from our session.

Trenton Romulox · Jan 21, 2008

I hope you don't take offense to this: they have a very candid appeal to them. Because, honestly, I think the candid appeal is what makes the shots so good. Technically, they are fine as far as I can tell, but there is that natural look to them that makes them seem like keepsake snapshots. Of course, if I look deeper into it, they are sharp, well-lit, and well-composed. I think you have really great shots here, they are so natural. Good stuff.

kylejordan · Jan 21, 2008

I'm not too sure on what you're getting at.

The first shot was set up, the 3 together was a candid of them goofing on and showing their personalities.

Peanuts · Jan 21, 2008

I think these are brilliantly done. The fun romantic in the first with that translated into a 'photobooth' type look (I honestly mean that as a compliment) in the second works very well.

Trenton Romulox · Jan 21, 2008

Peanuts said:
I think these are brilliantly done. The fun romantic in the first with that translated into a 'photobooth' type look (I honestly mean that as a compliment) in the second works very well.

Photobooth! That's what I was trying to say. Good call, Peanuts.

Yeah, seriously, that look is what makes these shots so good.

kylejordan · Jan 21, 2008

The photobooth was the plan. I basicly told them i'm snapping off a shot every 3 seconds and it was up to them to chance poses in that time. It gave the shots a very candid approach.

butterflygirl · Jan 21, 2008

I LOVE the first shot - very creative composition and well lit!

Allsmiles7282 · Jan 21, 2008

I love these and think they are really cute, but maybe not for an engagement, I don't even see her ring. lol

good shooting on your part though!

JimmyJaceyMom · Jan 21, 2008

Awe - those are adorable! I like when people are just being themselves - you get the best pics out of them that way.

scottm7 · Jan 23, 2008

Very fun!

AMP · Jan 23, 2008

I absolutely love these!

schumionbike · Jan 23, 2008

nice job!!! love all of them

AprilRamone · Jan 23, 2008

These are really nice and I like that they are so different from normal engagement shots

RowmyF · Jan 23, 2008

I think these are great...
Not your typical engagement photos but that's a good thing.
I like things that pop and are unique and I love the "photobooth" look, as well.

Nice job!

NJMAN · Jan 24, 2008

I think you did a great job.

I can see the ring in the middle shot of the collage, so thats a good thing. So what if you cant see it in every shot. Not a big deal in my opinion.

You portrayed these 2 as a very fun loving romantic couple, and therefore, you hit the mark completely.

My favorite is #1 by far though. Love the perspective and angle on that one. Its well focused and sharp. The vignette works very well in bringing more focus to their faces and showing us their happiness.

Very well done! Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:

NJ