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p.1 #1 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Hey all, shot this engagement session last night. Alan came along (see some of his shots here: http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/76155 ) and helped out. It was a cool session at a nearby town. The couple's outfits weren't what I would have chosen, but it wasn't my call.

... Feedback is appreciated! (BTW, I know I do lots of kissing shots... I can't help myself, they're engaged!)
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4 - This has been done a lot, not sure who to credit...

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9 - My nod to Sergio

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Here's a shot Alan grabbed of me shooting. He was impressed by my custom reflector from YourModifier. I gotta say, it's pretty sweet. If you're interested, they have a bunch of custom light modifiers.... here: Custom Light Modifiers

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Apr 14, 2009 at 10:08 PM

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p.1 #2 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Does image # 4 use a totally rad action preset? Seems like I've seen the treatment on a few other images and always love it.... But haven't been able to get the same effect.

Or, is it a general b/w conversion, a bit of grain, and a bit of sepia treatment?

Apr 14, 2009 at 10:23 PM

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p.1 #3 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Great shots Tony! These are some very creative shots and very good use of your environment and the ambient.

How old was this couple? That's a large ring. Being young and married myself, I know I couldn't have afforded that thing

#2- I'd maybe clone out the utility pole
#10- her right hand pose kinda bugs me
#23- That site rocks. I'll have to order me some

Apr 14, 2009 at 10:36 PM

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p.1 #4 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

I would be dissapointed if you posted anything less. The ring shot is epic. Btw, you got me, well done.

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Apr 14, 2009 at 10:46 PM

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p.1 #5 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

me want the ring ...

Apr 14, 2009 at 10:48 PM

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p.1 #6 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Great photos. Great shoes

Apr 14, 2009 at 10:50 PM

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p.1 #7 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

fun time.

I think you dropped a number on the link to my stuff, but I found it amusing, you trying to tell me something??

here's the right link:
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/761558

Apr 14, 2009 at 10:54 PM

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p.1 #8 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

My bad Alan, fixed...

...and yes, you're a sloppy eater.

Apr 14, 2009 at 10:56 PM

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p.1 #9 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Super nice set!

Faves:

3 - Love the shoes.

5 - Love the colors. Is that a Bed & Breakfast?

12 - Diggin' the lines and colors.

18 - Nice. Just plain nice.

Slightly less than faves:

6 - Light is too harsh from the one side.

20 - Gosh that's a lotta light!

21 - Grain isn't really a problem and might add to the look, but the motion blur... eh.

Thanks for the link! We have a 48" silver/white reflector with our 'Swircle' on the way to us as I type!

- Jeff

Apr 14, 2009 at 11:08 PM

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p.1 #10 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

6, 11, 17, 18, 20....especially 11 for me..you know I love what you do!!
omg, i love her ring, how unique

Apr 14, 2009 at 11:23 PM

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p.1 #11 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Can't complain about any of these, exactly what an engagement shoot should be.
Ring shot is great but the ring is weird as heck... oh well to each their own.
btw nice reflector
Doug

Apr 14, 2009 at 11:34 PM

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p.1 #12 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

18 is money!!! 10, those trashcans and boxes are distracting. I agree with the others very unique ring..But the ring shot is hot!!

Apr 14, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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p.1 #13 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Love 21, my favorite shot of the set. Some of the shots looked uncomfortably overexposed as well...

ken

Apr 14, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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p.1 #14 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Very nice set Tony. Dude looks like he's never kissed a girl before in #15 though...he's got that "what do I do" look.

Apr 14, 2009 at 11:50 PM

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p.1 #15 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Mattbtn wrote:
Very nice set Tony. Dude looks like he's never kissed a girl before in #15 though...he's got that "what do I do" look.

That was their first kiss.

Ok, not really....

Apr 14, 2009 at 11:52 PM

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p.1 #16 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Wow, Tony. Compositional stimuli here! Very nicely executed. You have good posture.

Apr 15, 2009 at 12:01 AM

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p.1 #17 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Really nice work. I think you composition is just getting better and better.

Apr 15, 2009 at 12:21 AM

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p.1 #18 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

sooo cute! and I mean cute in the most awesome way! Their shoes are so perfect for a photo session! I love it!

Apr 15, 2009 at 12:47 AM

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p.1 #19 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

Tony,
Very nice set as usual... The color and WB is always spot on and supernatural. The outfits aren't killer, but I think they work... as a couple they look like they go together so that helps to pull it off. I'm not to keen on her smile in 1 and 2.. but like it in 6 and 7. They seem so happy. I love the compositional elements of 5, 8, 10 and 14... leading lines just taking my eyes on a tour of the pic... very nice. I love the ring shot and that is a dope ring... so cool. I can't stand the standard tiffany setting, so I love to see unique rings. I'm not a fan of 18 and 19.. the backlighting on 18 just isn't doing it for me and the bollard growing out of their heads is a little weird in 19... I like the compostion and shot otherwise, just not that bollard. I want to remove it. I love 20 and 22... those are the winners for me... classic, stop traffic love story, nice work. That is a dope reflector... please don't help me spend my money anymore.

Rich

Apr 15, 2009 at 12:56 AM

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p.1 #20 · Amber & Kevin | Engagement | 22 pics

2. I like the lines of the siding and the muted color but maybe without the tangled electric pole behind her.

4. Maybe a little too much sharpening for a girl's hands... starts to look stubbly and whiskery. Tiny (but bright) speck of dandruff that could be dabbled away on his coat.

5. Love the stairs and the rail and the carpet runner and the bg colors. But the left side is too cluttered, especially with the emergency light. Maybe work this into a portrait orientation?

6. Probably my favorite... love the texture of the fabric, love the expressions, love the splash of pop from her shoes, love the green wall with his green shirt, love the anchoring reflection on the table. Love the side light from the window.

8. Love the bar and the B&W, but it seems like I'm looking at a negative imagewith the strong backlight... they get lost in the contrast.

Angle and color on 9a is great. Not sure about the dumpster.

12. Interesting, but his crotch shot is too prominent, especially since his eyes are also drifting down.

18. Way cool.

Apr 15, 2009 at 01:47 AM

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