Engagement Session: Laguna Beach, CA

First time in the area, so was a little scared but my team and I handled it pretty well! Lovely couple too!

This was also the first time I used a tilt shift lens (first image). Prior to this, I was just doing it in photoshop, but there's nothing like actually having the lens.

Manual focus wasn't hard at all and I never shoot manual.

Lens used were 45mm TS, 35L and 85L

Second shooter used 70-200L IS, 16-35L, 135L (marked with 5byseven logo)

Also used pocket wizards and 580s for sunset shots.

http://migsvuitton.com​/blog/2010/04/divine-tuan/

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how do you guys get the sky so blue on the last couple shots? .. im trying to figure that out.. im a newbie..

Love these!

I like these a whole lot! Great job!

nice! Something is distracting me in #1. Cant tell if its white balance, or maybe even a little OOF? I dont know, like the idea though.

Awesome shots! You are lucky it is the man who got distorted in the last shot

LOVE the color pop in the last two -- I gotta learn how to do those types of shots with flash

tuterz wrote in post #9982228
how do you guys get the sky so blue on the last couple shots? .. im trying to figure that out.. im a newbie..

The sky is somewhat blue at this point in the day already but post processing can really bring it out. And of course, you don't want to over expose the sky in the first place.

Chairman7w wrote in post #9982240
Love these!

Thanks!

bakerbranded wrote in post #9982340
I like these a whole lot! Great job!

Thanks!

marcus769 wrote in post #9984009
nice! Something is distracting me in #1. Cant tell if its white balance, or maybe even a little OOF? I dont know, like the idea though.

Might be both? Was the first time using a tilt shift lens. As far as the white balance, we intentionally gave it a poppy blue tint (we always give the clients the "normal" version as well).

sebr wrote in post #9984656
Awesome shots! You are lucky it is the man who got distorted in the last shot

lol, she was a bit distorted as well. Had to liquify a bit.

Dmab wrote in post #9985818
LOVE the color pop in the last two -- I gotta learn how to do those types of shots with flash

It's not hard as long as you have the equipment. Love shooting against the sun.

good work Migs.. like always.. i am sure they are going to love these..

Thanks phamster! means a lot coming from you.

Got around to posting the rest officially:

http://www.5byseven.co​m …sion-divine-and-tuan-anh/

All are awesome!

good set, I like them except for the jump shot. Looks like they weren't really into it, I think for it to work, the couple have to really want to do it with some crazy jump poses, other wise it looks kinda dumb.

Beautiful set

I love the feeling you captured in 2. And the last 2 are very fun. Great job!