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RichardLavigne
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p.1 #1 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Brian and Crystal first met at the ice skating rink... so it seemed appropriate that we do an engagement session at the rink and in the park that the rink is located in. Brian is friendly with the operators of the ice rink and he arranged for us to have the ice all to ourselves.

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Crystal surprised Brian with an Omega Seamaster watch for an engagement gift.. NICE!

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Nov 03, 2009 at 05:25 PM

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p.1 #2 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Wow, they sure look EXACTLY the way I picture ice skaters.

Nov 03, 2009 at 05:31 PM

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p.1 #3 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

CUTE! Man, I wish I could get an ice rink all to myself.

Nice shots! Where is that path - that is really something.

I love 2! I just find her pants look like tights - which makes me feel kind of awkward.

5 & 6 are very awesome. i love how you centered them in 5 with their heads in an open space. I like the pose on 6 more than 5. I just can't get into the leg up pose, but it is cute and I know they'll love it!

7 & 8 - I have a new method of approaching engagement shoots. I try to make a date out of things. I love these detail shots - gives us a sense of place. I would love to see a few more shots of them in action!

10 & 11 - nice leading lines. Great composition.

Thanks for sharing!

And please don't tell my husband about that watch. ;-)

Nov 03, 2009 at 05:32 PM

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p.1 #4 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Oh - I love how he's wearing hockey skates and she has figure skates on. So cute!

Nov 03, 2009 at 05:32 PM

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p.1 #5 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

DB... they were shot in Warananco park in Roselle, NJ

that watch is no joke... I looked it up and I'm seeing prices of about 2G's... but then again, he did buy her a nice ring.

Nov 03, 2009 at 05:35 PM

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p.1 #6 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Sweet job!
I LOVE #5... then #6 blew my socks off!

Again, Awesome stuff man!

Nov 03, 2009 at 05:52 PM

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p.1 #7 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Nice job! #6 is great.

Nov 03, 2009 at 06:07 PM

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p.1 #8 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

5 Steals the show!

Nov 03, 2009 at 06:27 PM

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p.1 #9 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Great set, Rich!

5, 8, and 12 are really good.

I think I'd like 6 better with either more or no tilt at all.

Nov 03, 2009 at 06:37 PM

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p.1 #10 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

#5 is my fave!

Nov 03, 2009 at 07:12 PM

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p.1 #11 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

2, 5 and 15 do it for me, nicely done. i thought it was going to say she gave him an "omega supreme" watch. I is a disappointed transformers fan. haha.

Nov 03, 2009 at 07:29 PM

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p.1 #12 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

I LOVE this session idea a LOT! That is awesome that you got the rink all to yourselves. I love the ring shot with the skates.

Okay, so truth be told... I met my husband at a skating rink too (roller skating) but we also ice skate as well. Anyway, I couldn't resist sharing that. And he proposed to me in the middle of the skate floor at the rink where we met over the wireless microphone (he was the DJ)

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:11 PM

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p.1 #13 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

6 made me gasp in real life

15 is probably one of my all time favorite ring shots, it's relative to the couples interests and still gets the idea across + showing off one sexy ring.

3a is awesomeness!

Incredible set, good job.

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:48 PM

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p.1 #14 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

And here I was thinking the watch was going to be strapped to a hockey puck, ala the "g-shock" TV commercial.

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:27 PM

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p.1 #15 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Andrew Welsh wrote:
And here I was thinking the watch was going to be strapped to a hockey puck, ala the "g-shock" TV commercial.

I would have cried...

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:32 PM

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p.1 #16 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Love #6 especially!

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:44 PM

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p.1 #17 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Dope set man. One of your best.

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:46 PM

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p.1 #18 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

ice rink. thats a first. nice set

Nov 03, 2009 at 09:51 PM

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p.1 #19 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Thanks for all of the comments guys... It was a lot of fun, especially shooting while skating... I had the 1DmkIII, figuring that was the most heavily built camera i had...

rich

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:54 PM

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p.1 #20 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

RichardLavigne wrote:
Thanks for all of the comments guys... It was a lot of fun, especially shooting while skating... I had the 1DmkIII, figuring that was the most heavily built camera i had...

rich

so you had skates on too?

I love to skate, but not sure I would wear skates while taking serious pictures like this.

Nov 04, 2009 at 12:06 AM

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p.1 #21 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

yes... I was skating and shooting... my wife was shooting from the side of the ice. She was too chicken to put skates on... hahaha.. but actually it worked perfectly because i just skated over to her each time i wanted a lens change.

Nov 04, 2009 at 12:17 AM

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p.1 #22 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

That ring shot is pretty sick. Great job.

Nov 04, 2009 at 12:26 AM

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p.1 #23 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Oh yeah I never did talk about the photos- well done, the fog in the rink is interesting. I'm curious what you did PP-wise to get the ring so crispy sharp. I seem to be able only to blow out the ring, or make it look really scratched up and dirty...

Nov 04, 2009 at 01:10 AM

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p.1 #24 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

Andrew... I can't exactly tell you because I don't think its anyone item. I do tell my brides to clean their ring before the e-session... it is part of the attire suggestions I make. I think it also helps to have good even lighting. In this instance, the fact that the white boot takes up much of the background of the shot that it helps to preserve the details in the ring. If it was a vary dark background, it would be difficult to get those details and still preserve the ring details. in terms of PP, I can't entirely answer that.. because my wife does most (if not all) of our PP... she has a very good eye for it and enjoys it. In the case of ring shots.. i'd say a careful eye on the exposure, blacks, clarity etc.. will pay dividends.

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:14 AM

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p.1 #25 · Brian and Crystal :: Ice Rink E-Session

What a great set, Richard. I love 5 and 6-and what a cool chance to shoot in the empty rink. Really nice job!

Nov 04, 2009 at 03:22 AM


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