Engagement Session 06.11.2007

[Toogy]

Just a few shots from a recent engagement session, I had a real hard time with this couple, they just didn't seem comfortable at all, I tried my normal tricks, but nothing seemed to work. Any suggestions when you just get a couple that is just so ackward, and don't seem to have any sort of connection with each other?

#1
http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/80589502.jpg

#2
http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/80589509.jpg

#3
http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/80589511.jpg

#4
http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/80589512.jpg

Thanks, CC welcome as always.

[bcap]

Hey Jeff, you've got some nice photos there.

The guy doesn't seem like he really wants to be there, but the girl looks like she's trying.

I really like the PP on 1 & 3. The shots, technically and compositionally are amazing, just too bad you couldn't get the couple to relax a bit!

All these all show w/ available light?

[Toogy]

Yes they where all taken available light with the 30D w/ 70-200 F2.8 IS.

Yah, the guy wasn't really into it, and the girl was actually trying too hard in some of them!! she kept tilting her head back, and it just didn't look good! Just another reason why I do complimentary engagement sessions for all my clients... It gives me a chance to experience this before their wedding, so I know what I am dealing with that day, instead of it being a surprise.

[bcap]

Great, thanks for the info Jeff.

That's actually a great idea, offering the complementary engagement shoot.

*Grabs pen and paper*

[liza]

Some good stuff there. I really like the lighting in that last one. I hope the complimentary session I have scheduled for next week is a tenth as good.

[jt168]

I think you made the best of the situation.

Sometimes I would ask them NOT to look at the camera, providing the more artistic shots of them with far away looks. Sometimes when they are not looking at the camera, their faces tend to relax a bit. Also, maybe put them in a pose where they can see each other, talk to each ("lean in to her ear and tell her a secret", or "pull her hair back and smell her hair" - often time they burst out laughing because the request seem so silly), and interact with each other.

[bcap]

Those are some great suggestions jt.

[tim]

They seem very aware of the camera. When I get a couple like that I find a way to give them some time alone without me in their face pointing a camera at them. That's how I got this image, which could be better but it's an example. 70-200 on the long end.

Good luck with the wedding mate, I suspect you'll need it, though I also know you'll do a better job than most with it.

[Livinthalife]

I didn't read through all the comments so forgive me if I repeat anything :)

Love the shots, but the guy appears uncomfortable, maybe joke around a bit, loosen him up. Do you have any of them where they are looking into each others eyes, or kissing? Great post processing! Beautiful couple.

[Toogy]

I do have some of them looking at each other, just not sure I like her side profile very much though.
Although this one isn't too bad, although he is holding her like he'd rather be holding anybody else, always a good sign of a successful marriage to be!! LOL.

http://www.pbase.com/image/80601594.jpg

[Toogy]

Good luck with the wedding mate, I suspect you'll need it, though I also know you'll do a better job than most with it.

Thanks man! I suspect you will be right, and they are getting married July 14th, it will most likely but freakin hot AND humid as all H*** that day. ;)