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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


So this couple chose the same location for their engagement session as a client whose e-session I had just shot (coincidentally, neither knew of the other's choice). Obviously when shooting at the same place twice in a row you could either do exactly the same thing or try some other stuff... so I went with the latter, using some of the same general spots but approaching them differently. The two sets are ending up side by side on my blog but I think there's enough difference between the two that it's fine. Anyway C&C welcome.

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Apr 02, 2014 at 06:54 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


They seem very stiff in 2, but seem to have loosened up after that.

Very nice set, lots of ones I want to add to my usual "best/favorites" list, so I wont bother.

I would be curious how they would react to the dark skin tones in 16. 15 and 2 somewhat drift away from your usual color pallet into more of a pastel-ish color set. Not pro/con, simply a look I am not used to seeing from you.



Apr 02, 2014 at 08:00 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


SloPhoto wrote:
They seem very stiff in 2, but seem to have loosened up after that.

Very nice set, lots of ones I want to add to my usual "best/favorites" list, so I wont bother.

I would be curious how they would react to the dark skin tones in 16. 15 and 2 somewhat drift away from your usual color pallet into more of a pastel-ish color set. Not pro/con, simply a look I am not used to seeing from you.


Thanks Joe--I agree about #2. I think i found a slightly better one... this was literally the first set of shots at the beginning so it took them a while to get more relaxed. I also think that maybe I'm trying to force people to be more affectionate than they naturally are some times and that comes through... I give people generally the same kinds of direction and the result is all over the map sometimes. Anyway, just thinking out loud.

As for 16 I brightened it up a little bit but I didn't want to blow the background out. Not sure what they think as they haven't seen these yet. I usually post here before I let it go live on my blog. Sometimes helpful to get an extra pair of eyes on stuff before I deliver.

As for the pastel-ish--not sure what the difference is... so it's a mystery to me! Nothing intentional anyway.

Thanks for checking it out.



Apr 02, 2014 at 08:25 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


Great as always...

But in #9, I think it could've been improved by putting them on camera RH, then lighting them w/ a flash hid behind 1 of the pillars. Even w/o the flash, they'd still stand out more against a dark background.



Apr 02, 2014 at 09:22 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


Always great work! Not as strong as some recent sets of yours, but that seems more based on the couple than you. Seems like the guy is a little stiff.

dhp_sf wrote:
So this couple chose the same location for their engagement session as a client whose e-session I had just shot (coincidentally, neither knew of the other's choice). Obviously when shooting at the same place twice in a row you could either do exactly the same thing or try some other stuff... so I went with the latter, using some of the same general spots but approaching them differently. The two sets are ending up side by side on my blog but I think there's enough difference between the two that it's fine. Anyway C&C welcome.

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http://duyhophotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/golden-gate-park-engagement-session-photo-001.jpg
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Apr 02, 2014 at 09:56 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


I think you did a good job also Duy. But its so funny that you said what you said. I too have felt the EXACT same way...Like I'm putting my clients in situations they may not be as comfortable being in . Trying to make a romantic scene with people that, even though they are 'in love', aren't affectionate/romantic/passionate, etc.. I have to get better at that.

More lessons to be learned.

They say you're only as good as your clients . I don't want to believe that but sometimes...

Miguel



Apr 03, 2014 at 09:08 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


I really love the simplicity of #5.. but I wish that she's interacting with him rather than looking at the camera.

Really solid set, and excellent control of lighting too. Agree with the groom being a bit stiff.



Apr 03, 2014 at 09:21 AM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


I may start bringing a flask to e-sessions.


Apr 03, 2014 at 12:17 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


I just realized that in every photo he is looking down and in at her, and only has his eyes open in 2 (somewhat).

Anyone have thoughts on that? It certainly did not bother me.



Apr 03, 2014 at 12:21 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


SloPhoto wrote:
I just realized that in every photo he is looking down and in at her, and only has his eyes open in 2 (somewhat).

Anyone have thoughts on that? It certainly did not bother me.


I find it weird and unnatural for people to be super close together looking at each other and disconnecting when one person is staring off the frame. So usually I take a couple photos of them with their eyes open then ask them to close it for a given pose... as I cull and select I tend to like the ones with their eyes closed unless they're looking at the camera or far enough from each other that they wouldn't be cross-eyed staring into each other's eyes.

In the delivered set though I give them more with eyes opened and looking at the camera.

edited to add: also their eyes are totally opened in every far away shot where you can't see their eyes.



Apr 03, 2014 at 12:33 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


Very nice. Did you use any off camera flash?


Apr 03, 2014 at 03:00 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


FosterD7 wrote:
Very nice. Did you use any off camera flash?


Thanks--nope. No flash here, off-camera or otherwise.



Apr 03, 2014 at 03:07 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


all nice.


Apr 12, 2014 at 09:00 AM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


#14 & #15 I like


Apr 13, 2014 at 03:30 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · K&J: Engagement Session [17]


Nice set, his lips are really red in my screen in #7 though.


Apr 17, 2014 at 02:58 PM





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