This is my beautiful sister-in-law Melody with her now-fiance, and my good friend, Mike. This photo session was actually just a device that Mike used in order to propose to Melody. We shot several set-ups all around Lions Bridge in Newport News, VA and finally settled under a big canopy tree by the water for the last set. It was here that Mike handed Melody a letter while I pretended to adjust settings or something. When she was finished reading, he asked her to be his wife and handed her a ring. It was precious and romantic, and surprising, and all captured with nice, balanced, soft lighting.
I like the story this photo tells, or rather, the story that this photo reflects. Mike had been interested in Melody for years, but Melody didn't know. Mike was doing what he had to do to ensure he could be with her, trusting that she would return his feelings after he wooed her. And woo her is did. And then Melody knew. Mike remained patient throughout the process, and never kept his eyes off the goal. He never kept his eyes off of Melody.
This shot was taken with an Alien Bees B800 light being shot through a 48" umbrella fired with Pocket Wizards in the shade of the bridge.
I'll post more photos from their engagement, but you can see the whole story unfold on Facebook for now.
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I think when the time comes for me that I want it all captured with nice, balanced, soft lighting. Btw great shot.
ReplyDeleteI think when the time comes for me that I want it all captured with nice, balanced, soft lighting. Btw great shot.
ReplyDeleteI really felt honored reading what you put for the info under the picture.
ReplyDeleteThank you Levi :-)
her hair is, like, perfect in this.
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