Engagement pictures

PeterGar

My sister-in-law asked me to take her engagement portraits, so last weekend I rented a Canon 28-70 2.8L lens and 550EX flash and went to work. Here are some of my favorites. The rest of the ones I selected for her are at http://garabetian.smugmug.com/gallery/711629/. This is my first "official" photo shoot of any kind, so please don't hold back on critique. I know some of them have some lighting issues. Nonetheless, it was very fun!

Owen

Some of them could have benefited from a reflector and/or some more fill flash. Awesome location and you captured the subject well in a variety of poses, which will give them plenty of choices. Overall, a good set.

mercphoto

I really like the black and white. The only other comment is that there seems to be a variety of skin tones for the guy. You might want to strive for consistency there. Likely an issue of white balance.

tmlphoto

They look really good to me. I agree about the lighting on many of them. Not placing them in areas of mixed shadow & direct sunlight would have made your job easier. You also have to consider how they will cast shadows on each other. A reflector for fill would have helped, but this is difficult without an assistant. Great job under the circumstances.

PeterGar

[font=&quot]Thanks for the feedback! I actually brought a white foamcore board as a reflector and asked my wife to assist. Let's just say my wife wasn't really into the idea of assisting. Unfortunately, the reflector plan didn't work out. I love my wife with all my heart, but I'll never ask her to be my photography assistant again. The good news is I have another sister-in-law who is a talented graphic artist and very eager to assist me next time.[/font]

sser

good shots I agree about the sunlight tho but definately the B/W and the 6th one are great shots! It really shows how much they love eachother.

binghott

those are just great shots, they'll be very happy.

Owen

Edit... it's all in the eye of the monitor. :P