New Edits of the Engagement Photo Shoot

All afternoon I have been editing these photos. It is really a job, albeit a fun one! You have to remember to save the original and not to get too "fancy".

And remember to reflect the personality of your subjects.

And include one or two single portraits of each person, especially if they are gorgeous like this one.

And check out your surroundings to get the best backdrop for your photos.

And get different poses.

Kissing is encouraged!

Serene pose by a pond.

Instant frame from a cottage window.

It is so easy when you have such a cute couple!

 Another single portrait of F. Isn't she gorgeous?

Ahhh...love is in the air!

Sitting on an interesting tree trunk and whispering sweet nothings.

 Such pretty blooms to reflect her yellow top!

Can never get enough kissing shots. :o)

They are soooo happy!

They wanted a serious pose...this business of love and marriage is a serious path. I wish God's will and strength for this couple. Somehow I know they will be fine!

Thanks for looking! There is another post right below this one, about this photo shoot, if you are interested.

Engagement Photo Shoot

This past Saturday I had the pleasure of shooting photos to commemorate the engagement of a beautiful couple. Our setting was at the fabulous Smith Gilbert Gardens in Kennesaw, GA. Sixteen acres of lovely blooms, trees and foliage! Doug, the manager, was gracious enough to allow them to use the apartment above the Carriage House to change outfits.

It was simply a lovely time. We shot between 9am and 10:30am. It was overcast but still bright. I encountered a problem: the bride-to-be, wore white, as did the groom-to-be. together, they reflected off of each other and created a "blow out" nightmare. I had my ISO set at L1, the lowest I could go. I wanted to get some good bokeh, but the 1.8 f-stop
still let in too much light. Here is the result:

I tried opening "as RAW" but a blown out picture is usually not fixable. I attempted to "fix" it by selecting the front of her dress and using a floral brush, and choosing the color of the lower dress, brushed away. But I don't like it very much. Maybe because I know that it is fake.

Good thing, it wasn't the wedding photos! I need to figure out what to do next time I have this situation. I am thinking that I need to underexpose? Anyone have any ideas out there?

Blessings!