Killerkateybug

Sweet embrace

Jul, 2015

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I really like this shot, very meaningful. Great portfolio by the way, love your work.

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This is a shot I caught of my little boy while he was playing out in the sprinkler on a hot summer day. He stopped for a quick moment to watch the sun

Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken in Austin, Texas during my very first engagement photo session.

Time

This particular shot was just as the sun was setting in mid-spring. It's one of my absolute favorite captures from the gallery because it was just around an overcast covered the sky and provided the perfect lighting.

Lighting

When the sky grew overcast, I no longer needed a flash. The dispersion of the sunlight through the clouds was simply perfect. It created a more romantic and whimsical scene in this particular shot.

Equipment

I used my Canon Rebel t3i with a Canon 18-55mm lens. No other equipment was used.

Inspiration

This particular session was superhero themed because the bride-to-be wanted her fiancé to be excited. As we started to wrap up and the groom changed into a more casual look, I asked if they wouldn't mind taking a few more to show them in a more casual manner. This moment was initially intended for only capturing the ring. As I started to position and zoom in on my shot, he leaned in to kiss her. It was an incredibly honest moment and loved that I was able to get it.

Editing

I used Adobe Lightroom. I transitioned the raw image into black and white, then adjusted the shadows, highlights and slightly increased the clarity. However not much adjustment was required.

In my camera bag

I now carry my Canon 70D with a Canon EF-S 18-135mm 3.5-5.6 IS, Canon Speedlite 580X flash with soft box diffuser, several SanDisk memory cards, 2 additonal fully charged batteries and as a back-up my Canon Rebel t3i with 50mm lens.

Feedback

The first thing I always do before doing a shoot for couples or families is get to know them. Their hobbies, personal style, favorite movies, etc. It may sound silly, but that's what I want to know because it will greatly influence how I decide to capture them in poses and to know which candid moments you can stir up. Best advice I can give strictly based on this photo is to allow the moment to show itself, and in doing so you will capture the unexpected.

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Sweet embrace

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