Archive for the “Engagement Sessions” Category

This was actually Natasha’s first time seeing Shelly and Josh as she was away to visit her family when I met them. The late-afternoon light was perfect when we met up at the Rose Garden in San Jose.

There were indeed plenty of flowers in bloom even during November. There were also beautiful and tall evergreens as well as some great backgrounds that we were able to use for this photo session. Shelly and Josh really seemed at ease with us and it made it simply a joy to capture some wonderful moments.

A behind the scenes:

One more of our favorites:

Thanks for a fantastic time, guys!

Mike

Recently we had a fantastic time at what’s known to be one of the South Bay’s fanciest shopping malls. Santana Row has so many wonderful backgrounds and alleyways that it was simply a thrill to photograph there. It just so happened that Schayne and Razzak share their initials with the name of this mall and these letters were everywhere – SR :)

To any of our current or future clients, if you’re considering an urban style shoot in the South Bay this mall should definitely be towards the top of your list. With European architecture, beautiful vines, and cozy walkways this mall is pretty amazing for photoshoots.

The connection between Schayne and Razzak is so clear to see that it made it very easy to photograph them. These guys were really able to take the guard down and relax which always results in the most genuine photos. We find that trust is one of the most important elements when photographing people and we’re always seeking to find a connection.

Mike

We met Erica and Mike through a referral from one of our great couples and we were thrilled to meet more friends. Natasha and I consider having a connection with our clients as one of the most important aspects of doing our job. Our goal is always to do anything we can to help the couple relax and get to know us, so that when the big day comes along we can all be very comfortable around each other! And it doesn’t hurt to make friends in the process :)

For Erica and Mike’s engagement session they thought of Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos as a place which is both beautiful as well as meaningful to them. As the sun was close to setting on this Tuesday afternoon the light was just perfect for a portrait session. We checked out the main trail to the creek, took a rest break on the widespread lawn and walked down a set of mini railroads going through the park.

Thanks for a great time!

Mike