16 May

Engagement Photography, Laguna Beach, California

lagunaengagementthumb Photographing couples for the engagement photos is perhaps one of my favorite assignments. It's because they can be themselves without all of the stress and pressure they would encounter on a more regimented scheduled day like their wedding day. We basically have the time to "play" and experiment with different types of shots without worrying about time constraints.

Working on the beach in Laguna, California also adds to a stress free day, especially when shooting during the off season because we don't have the beach goers to contend with; we basically have the beach to ourselves.

I don't do all of my engagement shoots at the beach, I actually prefer not to; however, I do have plenty of brides and grooms who do want the California beach shoot, especially this couple who flew in for a destination beach engagement shoot.

I particularly enjoyed the shoot because the couple where looking for a more unique approach to their photos rather than a canned, posed park look. What made the shoot even more unique is that the young bride to be wore traditional Indian clothing; a Sari. We mad the most of it, especially working with the colors of her Sari. I also enjoyed the groom's choice of attire. The combination of clothing and the location created a stark contrast for their engagement photos.

However, it's not just the photos and location which made the images really "sing", but the playfulness of the couple and the visual sexual tension created in the photos that brought the entire session into sync.