Ok, so Kiera and Tom are simply a beautiful couple, inside and out. I want to use them for a minute, though, to explain a little bit about the way I work an engagement session. Kiera mentioned that they aren't 'photogenic' and that I should direct them so they know what they need to be doing. I told her that I would let them know if I needed them to do anything other than what they were doing. I think they were a little nervous at first, but quickly warmed up to the idea of just 'hanging' out instead of being directed. Kiera and Tom did great, as you can see, but I know that some of my couples might feel frustrated because I am not telling them what to do, thinking that they may be wasting their time and won't like the pictures because they think that they couldn't possibly do well without instruction. I completely understand that, you expect me to direct you because you think that is my job and if I don't do it, I can't be doing a good job...when actually the opposite is true. I set up the scene and then wait for you to be yourselves, I wait for that perfect moment to take the picture. This is much harder than directing you, believe me, and I get more natural pictures by doing it this way. So, here's to all my brides who have an engagement session scheduled in the future....don't be nervous when I don't direct you a whole lot. I trust that you will do just fine without a whole lot of direction. After all, I want your photos to be about you, not about me. That is one reason why I shoot for almost 2 hours with you, gives you plenty of time to warm up to the camera! Oh, and Kiera, who was certainly thinking she was not doing a 'good' job while I was taking the photos, had this to say once she saw what I was seeing through the viewfinder. "I just wanted to say thank you again for my awesome engagement pictures! I emailed a bunch of friends and family and have received so many compliments on them! I can't stop smiling or looking at them! I could never narrow it down to just one favorite!" No, THANK YOU, Tom and Kiera, for trusting in me and for allowing yourselves to shine through in your photos. I know it was tough for you at first, but I am so glad you like them. I can't wait for your wedding this fall! To see more of this engagement session, visit www.lisaorsi.printroom.com/103109
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tom & Kiera's Engagement
Ok, so Kiera and Tom are simply a beautiful couple, inside and out. I want to use them for a minute, though, to explain a little bit about the way I work an engagement session. Kiera mentioned that they aren't 'photogenic' and that I should direct them so they know what they need to be doing. I told her that I would let them know if I needed them to do anything other than what they were doing. I think they were a little nervous at first, but quickly warmed up to the idea of just 'hanging' out instead of being directed. Kiera and Tom did great, as you can see, but I know that some of my couples might feel frustrated because I am not telling them what to do, thinking that they may be wasting their time and won't like the pictures because they think that they couldn't possibly do well without instruction. I completely understand that, you expect me to direct you because you think that is my job and if I don't do it, I can't be doing a good job...when actually the opposite is true. I set up the scene and then wait for you to be yourselves, I wait for that perfect moment to take the picture. This is much harder than directing you, believe me, and I get more natural pictures by doing it this way. So, here's to all my brides who have an engagement session scheduled in the future....don't be nervous when I don't direct you a whole lot. I trust that you will do just fine without a whole lot of direction. After all, I want your photos to be about you, not about me. That is one reason why I shoot for almost 2 hours with you, gives you plenty of time to warm up to the camera! Oh, and Kiera, who was certainly thinking she was not doing a 'good' job while I was taking the photos, had this to say once she saw what I was seeing through the viewfinder. "I just wanted to say thank you again for my awesome engagement pictures! I emailed a bunch of friends and family and have received so many compliments on them! I can't stop smiling or looking at them! I could never narrow it down to just one favorite!" No, THANK YOU, Tom and Kiera, for trusting in me and for allowing yourselves to shine through in your photos. I know it was tough for you at first, but I am so glad you like them. I can't wait for your wedding this fall! To see more of this engagement session, visit www.lisaorsi.printroom.com/103109
