Huge Engagement Shoot

[twistedinsight]

Here's a few from an engagement shoot I did, this is Beth and Chance. GREAT couple to work with. Just booked their wedding for May of next year, so we did their engagement shoot this past thursday. They were in a rush to get these pics made because one of Chance's fraternity brothers has been diagnosed with Chondrosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. He's undergoing treatment, and early this next week everyone in the fraternity (around 50-60 guys) is going to shave their heads in support for him...so she wanted to get some shots before this occured. The man with cancer's name is Trey, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Here's a few quick edits. I haven't had time to do full blown PP on them, but please give me any C/C you have. I really appreciate them!

1.
http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth01.jpg

2.
http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth02.jpg

3.
http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth03.jpg

4.
http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth04.jpg

5.
http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth05.jpg

6.
http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth06.jpg

7.
http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth07.jpg

http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth08.jpg

[twistedinsight]

two more...hope it's ok...

9.
http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth09.jpg

10.
http://www.jrowephotography.com/images/beth10.jpg


Thank you all so much, have a great weekend!

Jon Rowe
JRowe Photography
www.JRowePhotography.com

[Flo]

I like them all! They look like a very sweet couple.You captured them so well.....I would buy all of them.

[Hinson]

Number two is the winner for me.

[swimchic]

Wow, great job on these...looks like they had fun, I love it when you can see the couple smiling genuinely :)
I love #8 & #2

[twistedinsight]

thanks you all, i really appreciate it. they were a blast to work with. a lot of times i've had the guys get out there and just wnat to get it over with, but he was great. had a great time with them., and the sun/lighting really cooperated as well. :D

[int3rc3ptor]

Great series, I love number 2 as well, in a few years time when I start doing this lark seriously, I'll have this one bookmarked for inspiration! They are very well suited for each other!

Cheers

Darren

[SouthNola]

Very nice indeed.

[casp3r]

Lovely shots but I can't help but think the fella has been used as an accessory :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Lovely shots but I can't help but think the fella has been used as an accessory :)

Never been to a wedding, eh? Don't you know that the Groom is a guest at the Bride's wedding? ;)

[arikajordan]

FlyingPhotog, that comment is cute! And so are these photos! Nice job Jon.

[twistedinsight]

LOL love the comment, it was hard to take my eyes off the bride-to-be, she's a knockout. they're both good friends from the campus i just graduated from, and were a blast to work with.

again, thanks so much for the great comments, i REALLY appreciate it all. :)

[Kai]

these are very nice. The only one I am not liking is 3. It looks like you captured her getting the hair out of her face. Overall great job. They are a cut couple. Love the hay. Where are you from?

[Noelle8818]

LOVE the series! Especially the collage. Outstanding! I would like 4 a whole lot more though, had his nose not been squished against her face.

[MrsOpie]

I like #8 and the use of environmental shots.

[twistedinsight]

thanks everyone so much!!

Kai: I live in Magnolia Arkansas. The hay is on the farm (no hick jokes ;) ) on my campus. We have an agricultural department and these were out on the "farm road" so we used them :D sun was setting right in front of them, so the lighting was amazing.

thanks so much everyone for all the great feedback

[cccp145]

Great Job, Very nice images, and good composition

[DigiRebelXTI]

Really really like them all...They look like a really nice couple too!

so cool and calm looking...Number 1 and 2 are great IMO

[algee]

7 is my fav! Great pics!

[algee]

actually meant 8, but 7 is a great shot as well.

[sdcozad]

I like the transportation shot in 10

[stathunter]

Very nice work. She seems like a great gal......lots of personality in the photos.

[Grace]

These are great! very sweet looking couple!

[hawk911]

Great job. I like #2 also. I tried to do a similar shot, but without the heads; not near as effective as your shot was.

[ChaseRains]

Hey JRowe if you live in Magnolia, AR. Awesome I live in Russellville, AR I'm always having to be in Fort Smith, AR and Hatfield, AR though. I love the shots they are great.

Only one thing I might point out is on #4 you may have wanted it and it may be personal preference, but his nose is squashed. LIke I said I didn't know if you wanted that or not.

[Buckeye1]

The best e-session I have seen here! I am sure they will love them...especially #2! Great job!!!

[Bailly Photography]

Great shots!

[twistedinsight]

WOW, thanks so much everyone. the response has been great, i really appreciate it!

the nose, i didn't even notice, but thanks! there was one taken rigth before where it's not squished like that, so i'll edit it up.

again, thanks so much everyone. take care!

[i2iSTUDIOS]

geogous girl! Nice shots!

[ejicon]

great shots. She has beautiful eyes that have been naturally captured..

[leninglass]

Very nice shots! the girl has nice eyes.

[FlyingPhotog]

I may have commented already but I have to say that this is one of the best E shoots I've seen posted here. They just radiate an amazing happy vibe and you really nailed it in the shots. Just outstanding.

I hope you'll come back with some shots from the wedding too...

[g-money]

Dang it Jon, How did I miss this post back in Nov? Really nice set. You continue to impove! 1,2, 7 & 8 are my fav's. Bride is beautiful!

Greg

[MysticalPhoto]

You did an amazing job on these. I would buy them all. I love the huge round bale!! Country girl all the way! hehe

[Kiddo]

These are great photos!! They look like a great couple to work with!!!

[twistedinsight]

thank you all so very much, i truly appreciate all the kind words. me and g-money will be shooting this wedding this coming may, so we'll post some pics up then!

[crackaonrice]

LOVE #7 :-)

[bzride]

she is gorgeous! shame the guy is in the picture.. lol

his smile disturbs me a bit

[twistedinsight]

LOL you and me both, bzride, but i guess you can't have an engagement shoot w/out the guy ;)

thanks so much for the critiques guys.

-jon

[Skitskat]

Great job! She looks very comfortable in front of the glass. My Dad just passed in Nov from pancreatic cancer. I'll send some prayers their way for sure!

[danpass]

Wow, nice captures, good composition.

and I gotta say .... her eyes really grab your attention.

I can't decide which one I like best, though the first two stand out in my thoughts.




she's a looker too :mrgreen:





I may have commented already but I have to say that this is one of the best E shoots I've seen posted here. They just radiate an amazing happy vibe and you really nailed it in the shots. Just outstanding.



I hope you'll come back with some shots from the wedding too...

More words I was looking for :mrgreen:


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[ErikM]

Very nice set. I liked them all.

[twistedinsight]

heh dang this thread keeps coming back to life! lol...i can't express how much i appreciate it you all.

i'll post pics from the wedding as soon as it's over! hah it's not until May :D

[trueblue123]

Really nice pics. Can you share what you are shooting with?

[mrmarklin]

I like #1, but her eyes are not quite in focus.

[FlyingPhotog]

Nice to see this thread is still gettin' some love. I'll say it again, this was a fabulous effort on your part!

[Atheomerase]

these are very nice. The only one I am not liking is 3. It looks like you captured her getting the hair out of her face. Overall great job. They are a cut couple. Love the hay. Where are you from?


I kind of like #3, it's like one of those moments when you are close to your loved one, and they're clearing the hair from their face, the look of joy on her face makes it.

Like the middle shot in the collage, I thought my wife was the only one that gave piggy backs (and does squats with me on her back lol)

[twistedinsight]

Really nice pics. Can you share what you are shooting with?

thanks so much everyone, again...in shock at the great response.

trueblue123: most of the shots in this series are shot with my canon 20d body and 70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM. the very shallow depth of field shots (ring w/ faces in the background) and the shots of them sitting on the hay bails (sp?) were all taken with my canon 85mm f/1.8 lens.

any other questions feel free to ask

[trueblue123]

Thanks!!

[Don28]

very nice, great shots! :) I like 'em all!

[knt3424]

very nice photos... love them all... and the bride-to-be? she is simply stunning! an absolute natural beauty!

[twistedinsight]

thanks a lot!

[Suedezu]

Very well-done series!

They surely look like a couple who likes to pose. A photographer's dream!

1 and 2 are just superb!

[Stephanie Miller]

#2, #4 and #9 I love....nicely done

[Jonathan Taylor]

theyre all stunning, your bokeh is as smooth as butter in all of them, and #10 wins as my favorite. wonderful composition and concept, posing looking incredibly natural.

thumbs up, my friend :-)

[SunTsu]

How long have you been shooting weddings professionaly? I'm asking because I really like all these shots. I think it always helps when the bride is attractive (the groom definitely got the better deal ;) ), but the photos, IMO, are also very nice to look at. There are a LOT of wedding hacks out there, but I really do like your style.

I'm not sure if you used a flash for these shots or not, but if you did, the shots don't have that "flashy" look, which I personally don't love.

[twistedinsight]

SunTsu: I really appreciate your kind words. I have only been shooting weddings professionally for around a year now. I have shot portraiture for around 2 years, and was asked to do a friend's wedding a while back and LOVED it. I was scared to death, but it was a great experience. I then wanted to 2nd shoot and gain more experience, but noone in my town would allow this and didn't take me seriously, so I just went off and have been shooting on my own (w/ a great 2nd shooter g-money) every since. This is my first FULL wedding season, so i'm looking forward to it.

i did use SOME flash, and a mix of silver reflector for these. i mainly bounced when possible, and some low power fill light

again, thanks so much :D

[a_wall]

I have to agree. I love the series. Great job.

[moeronn]

Very nice shots - and a timely bump since the wedding was scheduled for May. Waiting for the wedding pics. :D

[g-money]

Very nice shots - and a timely bump since the wedding was scheduled for May. Waiting for the wedding pics. :D


Wait no longer :D

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=506284


I image he will be posting more later. This was a great wedding. It is so much fun to work with twisted, we had a blast and the best reception I have ever attended.

Greg

[moeronn]

Wait no longer :D

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=506284


I image he will be posting more later. This was a great wedding. It is so much fun to work with twisted, we had a blast and the best reception I have ever attended.

GregI actually saw that post, but didn't make the connection between the couple or the OP :oops: