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Diane & Joe – An Autumn Engagement at Patterson’s Fruit Farm

Autumn has finally arrived, which means it’s time for lots of engagement sessions. For Diane and Joe’s engagement session, our timing could not have been more perfect. We chose to visit a couple spots, including Patterson’s Fruit Farm and Squires Castle, both of which are local favorites. And the results turned out wonderfully. The trees, rich with color, made for an amazing backdrop. Plus, I always love shooting in apple orchards.

The story of Diane and Joe’s relationship is certainly a long one. Their relationship goes way, way back. They started dating in high school when they both worked at the local grocery store. Since that time, they have been rather inseparable. That longevity gives them a lot of history and comfort together. A comfort that really comes through in the images below.

Even better is how they got engaged. They had set sail on a cruise with family when the time was right. Looking for the best time possible, Joe chose the last day of the cruise to propose. Of course, Diane said yes, which brings us to today. Like the first photo below, they have a long and wonderful path ahead. For today, I certainly hope you enjoy the highlights below, all lovingly captured on film. Enjoy!

An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe

Michelle & Adam – Sunset Engagement in Kirtland

Timing is a fickle thing. One wrong step, and you miss the perfect window. Timing can be particularly important for sunset engagement sessions. Too early, and you miss the most amazing blue-gold-peach colored light. Too late and you run out of light before the session is over. For Michelle and Adam’s engagement session in Kirtland, the timing was perfect. You know – that rare kind of perfect.

We met rather late for the spring, and didn’t start shooting until after 6:00pm. As we strolled through Holden Arboretum, we chatted about their wedding and how they first met. Occasionally, we would stop for a few frames. We even climbed into a make-shift tree house, not pictured below. Then we would walk and chat some more. We visited my favorite willow, and a deep stand of spruce pine . All the while, the sun sank lower in the sky. The tones slowly went from raw daylight, through golden yellow, to orange crush.

By the end of the session, we had left Holden Arboretum and reached Patterson Fruit Farm. Just as the colors peaked in vibrancy, we walked down into the apple orchard. The sunset had finally reached my favorite, peachy colors. A this point, we had only 15 minutes to wrap up their all-film engagement session. Then before I knew it, the light was gone for the day. There was no need to go any further. Holding the film in my hand, I knew I had captured Michelle and Adam’s personality and love. I happily smiled to myself as I realized it was perfect.

And they deserve perfect. Michelle and Adam are great people and great together, which I think you will see below. So feel free to enjoy some rather special highlights –

A spring engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Michelle and Adam A spring engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Michelle and Adam A spring engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Michelle and Adam A spring engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Michelle and Adam A spring engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Michelle and Adam A spring engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Michelle and Adam A spring engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Michelle and Adam A spring engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Michelle and Adam A spring engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Michelle and Adam

Before I depart, some quick notes for the photographers among us. The above is all-film and 90% shot on a Contax 645. I was also lugging around a Nikon 35mm. The film is Fuji 400h in the Contax, and Portra 160 in 35mm. Most often, I shoot heavily back-lit. However, if you find yourself running out of light at sunset, turn around and bathe the subject in the sun. A sundown, the intensity of the light is low enough not to cause unwelcome squinting. See the last one as an example. Happy shooting!

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