Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07

Gujustud · 1st of July 2007 (Sun)

Well I lucked out during this engagement shoot. It was actually my first of the year, and I was getting the butterflies during the wee hours leading up to the shoot.

The weather was calling for thundershowers all day. The amazing couple still wanted to shoot regardless. Thankfully I just got my 1D MK2 last week, and rented a 17-40 while mine came in the mail, so I wasn't too worried about getting wet. I ran over to the umbrella store on the way, and picked up some amazing umbrellas to use, but as luck would have it, after a few photos in front of their house (in the rain) by the time we moved on to the first location, the rain stopped and the sun started to show his face!

I found it took me a while (1 hr at least) to start to really get back into the groove of things. I've been playing with my 1D as much as possible, but I still learned a lot during the shoot. FYI I shot with that cam with the 17-40 and I had a 70-200 f/4 on my 20D. First time shooting with both bodies, and I LOVED it! It was so nice to be able to quickly switch from camera to camera to get a variety of shots.

Anyways, onto the photos. Please, PLEASE CC me as much as possible. I haven't done a lot of engagement shoots yet, and would like your honest opinion (I know I'll get that here!). Tons of photos, but I'll post just a few for now.

These were really a great couple, and I had a ton of fun with them. I can't wait for their wedding coming up in August.

liza · 1st of July 2007 (Sun)

I love 2 and 3. The setting is just remarkable. I'm not a fan of the sepia in the first image at all, though.

Jim G · 1st of July 2007 (Sun)

Very nice silhouette in #2. I don't mind #1, either... I think they're a little small in #3.

bcap · 1st of July 2007 (Sun)

Wow. Stellar shots!

The only one I don't like is #3 and it's because they're too small in the frame, just my opinion though.

What'd you use to light these?

MrsOpie · 1st of July 2007 (Sun)

wow! I love all of them. amazing photos

Eric Redard · 1st of July 2007 (Sun)

Love the silhouette. Would have REALLY liked the third if the couple was on the second big rock from the front. Love the exposure and feeling of that one.

Peace.
Eric

Gujustud · 16th of July 2007 (Mon)

Hi All,

Thanks for the replies and comments, sorry for my late response! I've been busy working on my first asukabook for them, as they wanted to have a guestbook made with their images, so I figured i'd try out asukabook.

I too wish that I could of taken more pictures by the water. It seemed as though as soon as we found that spot, the water started to really come in, and there were some big waves (groom actually got his foot soaked!), so that was really the only shot I got from that angle.

bcap: Only lighting I used was one 580ex. I have the v2 ebay slave kit that I always used with the 580ex to get the wireless flash.

Here are a few others, the first one, being one of their favorite (also on the front cover of their guestbook).

Gujustud · 16th of July 2007 (Mon)

Okay one more. I call this 'Not so fast tough guy!'. These were pretty much the last shots of the night. What a fun couple to work with!

click on image for larger version

sando · 16th of July 2007 (Mon)

I think they're all stunning. Well done!

One thing though, the flash-shadow in #4 is a bit off-putting though.

Grace · 16th of July 2007 (Mon)

how did I miss this set? sorry! these look great!! I really like the 3 frame kissing shots...very cute! I really like the first one too!

good job!

sblais · 16th of July 2007 (Mon)

Wow, stunning shots! Nice use of off-camera lighting!

I would work on their skin tones in #6, esp. for the lady, as the flash seems to be very strong, she has a pale skin tone, and the lighting looks unnatural and not the most flattering for her. Try to bring it like your #4.

Toogy · 16th of July 2007 (Mon)

Wow great job... I really need to start playing with off-camera flash.

CyberPet · 16th of July 2007 (Mon)

Great session!! Love the off the camera flash - and the post processing. But all in all, #3 does it most for me - love that one with the almost creamy water!

restech · 16th of July 2007 (Mon)

The kissing shots are very wonderful. But the people on the background (left of the girl) are mmmh ... annoying. Could you crop or clone them out ?
Anyway all the pictures are great.

italianfemmy · 16th of July 2007 (Mon)

# 2 is amazing. I love it love it love it!

1st of July 2007 (Sun)	#5
MrsOpie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 994 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 wow! I love all of them. amazing photos __________________ Salt Lake City Utah Wedding Photographer Gear List: Canon 5D, Canon 20D, Sigma 24-70mm/2.8, Sigma 70-200mm/2.8, Canon 50mm/1.8, Canon 580ex Flash, 20Gigs of memory, Crumpler 7 MDH

16th of July 2007 (Mon)	#7
Gujustud Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, BC, CAN Posts: 576 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 Hi All, Thanks for the replies and comments, sorry for my late response! I've been busy working on my first asukabook for them, as they wanted to have a guestbook made with their images, so I figured i'd try out asukabook. I too wish that I could of taken more pictures by the water. It seemed as though as soon as we found that spot, the water started to really come in, and there were some big waves (groom actually got his foot soaked!), so that was really the only shot I got from that angle. bcap: Only lighting I used was one 580ex. I have the v2 ebay slave kit that I always used with the 580ex to get the wireless flash. Here are a few others, the first one, being one of their favorite (also on the front cover of their guestbook). __________________ ASphoto.ca \| Blog 1D Mark II \| twentyD :: 70-200L 2.8IS \| 16-35L 2.8 II \| 50L 1.2 \| 45 2.8 TS-E \| 50 2.8 Macro \| 580ex \| Pro9000 \| Creative ZVW60 Cosworth: "Please, just give it a rest."

16th of July 2007 (Mon)	#8
Gujustud Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, BC, CAN Posts: 576 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 Okay one more. I call this 'Not so fast tough guy!'. These were pretty much the last shots of the night. What a fun couple to work with! click on image for larger version __________________ ASphoto.ca \| Blog 1D Mark II \| twentyD :: 70-200L 2.8IS \| 16-35L 2.8 II \| 50L 1.2 \| 45 2.8 TS-E \| 50 2.8 Macro \| 580ex \| Pro9000 \| Creative ZVW60 Cosworth: "Please, just give it a rest."

16th of July 2007 (Mon)	#9
sando Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Derbyshire, England Posts: 2,653 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 I think they're all stunning. Well done! One thing though, the flash-shadow in #4 is a bit off-putting though. __________________ - Matt 7D \| 30D \| 20D \| Sigma 50-150 f/2.8 EX DC HSM \| 2 x 580 EXII's \| 430 EX \| 17-55 f/2.8 IS USM \| And lots of other gadgets and gizmos Chesterfield Wedding Photographers ~ Let's Connect On Twitter and Facebook

16th of July 2007 (Mon)	#10
Grace something cute Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,625	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 how did I miss this set? sorry! these look great!! I really like the 3 frame kissing shots...very cute! I really like the first one too! good job! __________________ "Cinderella don't drink cheap tequila" - me

1st of July 2007 (Sun)	#1
Gujustud Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, BC, CAN Posts: 576 IMAGE EDITING OK	Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 Well I lucked out during this engagement shoot. It was actually my first of the year, and I was getting the butterflies during the wee hours leading up to the shoot. The weather was calling for thundershowers all day. The amazing couple still wanted to shoot regardless. Thankfully I just got my 1D MK2 last week, and rented a 17-40 while mine came in the mail, so I wasn't too worried about getting wet. I ran over to the umbrella store on the way, and picked up some amazing umbrellas to use, but as luck would have it, after a few photos in front of their house (in the rain) by the time we moved on to the first location, the rain stopped and the sun started to show his face! I found it took me a while (1 hr at least) to start to really get back into the groove of things. I've been playing with my 1D as much as possible, but I still learned a lot during the shoot. FYI I shot with that cam with the 17-40 and I had a 70-200 f/4 on my 20D. First time shooting with both bodies, and I LOVED it! It was so nice to be able to quickly switch from camera to camera to get a variety of shots. Anyways, onto the photos. Please, PLEASE CC me as much as possible. I haven't done a lot of engagement shoots yet, and would like your honest opinion (I know I'll get that here!). Tons of photos, but I'll post just a few for now. These were really a great couple, and I had a ton of fun with them. I can't wait for their wedding coming up in August. __________________ ASphoto.ca \| Blog 1D Mark II \| twentyD :: 70-200L 2.8IS \| 16-35L 2.8 II \| 50L 1.2 \| 45 2.8 TS-E \| 50 2.8 Macro \| 580ex \| Pro9000 \| Creative ZVW60 Cosworth: "Please, just give it a rest." Last edited by Gujustud : 1st of July 2007 (Sun) at 05:42.

1st of July 2007 (Sun)	#2
liza User is banned from forums Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry Posts: 11,391	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 I love 2 and 3. The setting is just remarkable. I'm not a fan of the sepia in the first image at all, though.

1st of July 2007 (Sun)	#3
Jim G I feel thoroughly satisfied Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia. Posts: 11,931 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 Very nice silhouette in #2. I don't mind #1, either... I think they're a little small in #3. __________________ Gear List www.codastudios.com.au Reviews & Hotlinks: Domke F-3x - Pelican 1510/1514 & 1610/1614 - DIY Variable Length OC-E3 - Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home - FA-100

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bcap MR. PP Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Niagara, Ontario Posts: 7,364 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 Wow. Stellar shots! The only one I don't like is #3 and it's because they're too small in the frame, just my opinion though. What'd you use to light these? __________________ Bryan Bryan Caporicci's Personal Blog Niagara Falls, Ontario Wedding and Portrait Photographer - Bryan Caporicci Photography

1st of July 2007 (Sun)	#6
Eric Redard Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 352 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 Love the silhouette. Would have REALLY liked the third if the couple was on the second big rock from the front. Love the exposure and feeling of that one. Peace. Eric __________________ Redard Images

16th of July 2007 (Mon)	#11
sblais I am silly Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON (Canada, eh!) Posts: 3,508 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 Wow, stunning shots! Nice use of off-camera lighting! I would work on their skin tones in #6, esp. for the lady, as the flash seems to be very strong, she has a pale skin tone, and the lighting looks unnatural and not the most flattering for her. Try to bring it like your #4. __________________ Sebastien Ottawa, Ontario Wedding Photographer \| Gear List \| There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet. -- Admiral William Halsey

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Toogy "I like pictures of myself!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,210	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 Wow great job... I really need to start playing with off-camera flash. __________________ Toogood Studios *Good Light and Shoot to the Right....*

16th of July 2007 (Mon)	#13
CyberPet Hiding Under a Rock Join Date: May 2005 Location: Piteå, Sweden Posts: 3,514 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 Great session!! Love the off the camera flash - and the post processing. But all in all, #3 does it most for me - love that one with the almost creamy water! __________________ /Petra Hall Click here to view my geeky gear list I shoot as much as possible in available light... sometimes, my flash is available – Joe Buissink

16th of July 2007 (Mon)	#14
restech Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 258	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 The kissing shots are very wonderful. But the people on the background (left of the girl) are mmmh ... annoying. Could you crop or clone them out ? Anyway all the pictures are great.

16th of July 2007 (Mon)	#15
italianfemmy User is banned from forums Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,252 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Engagment Shoot :: 06/29/07 # 2 is amazing. I love it love it love it!

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