I was warned from the start: Do not mention the word "Engagement" Photo Shoot in front of Jamie. You see, he might freak out. Got it. The word Engagement or any other commitment implying term would not be pronounced in his presence. What is it with men?... However, Maria had a point, since, hmm, they are not engaged.
Which proves a point: Who needs a reason to have photos taken? Just for Fun sessions are, well, just that: Fun. Anything, anywhere, anytime goes. No pressure, nothing to prove. When I suggested to do an "urban" themed shoot instead of the usual beach shots, Maria was immediately up for it and I can't thank her enough. We discovered that the streets of Surry Hills in Sydney are filled with studio worthy backdrops: Graffiti walls, red bricks, rusty terraces. And this is just as well, because I'm the impatient type. Who's got time to set up a studio? Heavy light strobes, umbrellas, diffusers. Some people love it (and forget to actually take the photos at the end ;). As for me, it's just not my thing. The world is beautiful and the sun is there for a reason.
To sum things up, this was one of the most fun (
funnest?) shoot I ever did and I'm just hoping it will awake the models within many people out there.
So here it is, let me introduce you to Maria and Jamie, a happy young Irish couple who have been together for 8 years. They were totally at ease with each other, up for anything, and, icing on the cake, Jamie brought his guitar which made for a fantastic prop. Maria was fabulously feminine in her girly strapless dress and high heels. And, Maria, after watching the two of you for a few hours, I can tell you Jamie would have been totally fine with the word
Engagement...
