Chad and Cyndi

"From the halls of Montezuuuummma...To the shores of Tripoooliiii."  Happy Belated Birthday Marines!  Today's post is about a husband and wife who wanted to do a photoshoot before attending a Marine Corps Ball.

>>Break!<<  What am I doing?  I've been sitting here for a few minutes trying to say something interesting and/or intelligent.  This blog isn't my portfolio or how good I think these shots are.  This is a diary of my struggle as I learn photography.

It is tough!  It's not about having the best camera body, the best lens, or even having several awesome shots.  I know I have several of the latter...riightt? rrrriiiggghtt? =)

What is it really about?  For me, it's all about the attitude.  It's about how you can make your model/client/subject/talent be comfortable/confident/interested during the photoshoot.

It is a struggle for me.  I pray that I get good shots and that I can find their natural emotion.  Hmmmm.  I might have found my photography mantra, "Capturing the natural emotion."  I haven't googled if someone else have it but just so you know, I just came up with it right now!

I want to capture the emotion that they want to evoke during the photoshoot.  I want to capture that natural smile; that natural kiss; that sense of longing; that sense of bliss?  Sure, all that good stuff.

I am genuinely concerned that they are having a good time.  Don't let the fire burn out.  It is a must!

I strive to keep that photographer-to-subject relationship thriving.  A little tilt your head here, move your hand there, and look over there.  Voila!  You can print that on canvas.

So to reiterate, this is my blog and I can post what I want to.  This is my struggle as a photographer.

As the hour long photoshoot with Chad and Cyndi winded down, they wanted to have a few photos with their lovely doggies.  I love dogs.  My wife and I have two pugs.

Chad/Cyndi, thanks for trusting me to take your photos.  I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did!

Oh by the way.  I shot these using an X2ti (thanks 'dre!).  My goto DSLR broke when my wife and I went to Costa Rica!  My DSLR is fixed now, Canon replaced the entire shutter mechanism.  If you are still reading this sentence.  You. are. awesome.  Clickety-clack that Like button if you like gummy bears;  yes it doesn't make sense. >_<

Up with Sherly and Michael

I've always wanted to do a themed photoshoot.  A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to do an Engagement Type/Just Cause Photoshoot with Sherly and Michael.

 
In this photoshoot, I wanted to do a theme based on Disney-Pixar's Up.  Below is a refresher to the movie. 

When I pitched the idea to Sherly, she was on board right away. =)  Thanks for trusting in me Sherly!

I met the young couple while learning the human side of photography.  Sherly was in a few photoshoots that I attended.  You might find an album or two about those photoshoots in my FB account.

 

I had a great time capturing these special moments.

I had two other photographers with me (Andy and Neal).  It was a blast shooting with them again.

We planned and threw ideas around for about a month.  I'm glad we did the Up theme.

We also shot in the afternoon to get the sunset lights.

I hope you enjoyed these photos...  I know I bombarded you with a bunch of them. =p

Michael and Sherly, thanks again for giving me this opportunity.  I hope you enjoyed the photoshoot as much as I did.  I also want to give special thanks to Neal and Andy for joining me in this photoshoot.  I enjoyed exchanging ideas with y'all.