Engagement Photos – The Very Best of 2010

WOW, what a year! 2010 went so fast I hardly had time to notice it was gone. With the new year comes a time for reflection. I regularly take time to celebrate what I have done well while planning to improve other things. This is especially true during the new year.

As a photographer, it is easy to pick yourself to pieces over your perceived shortcomings. One glance at a glossy wedding magazine or the website from the latest #1 wedding photographer can give you reason to doubt your craft. To help myself recognize my own value, I celebrate my growth. Unlike Ricky Bobby, I don’t have to be number 1. I need to constantly grow, do well by my clients and provide great service. So the following is me publicly recognizing my best images from the year.

The two above jumped right out when I first saw them. The expressions from Sherita and Troy are priceless. You can see that Sherita is laughing not only because Troy is hysterical, but also because of love.

This portrait of Rachael and Michael wins for a couple reasons. First and foremost is Rachael’s expression and the way her hand is holding on to Michael. You put an arm around a friend, but you hold the one you love. This engagement photo also wins because of the amazing tones offered by film. This one was shot on medium format film. No, real film is not dead yet.

I sometimes tell my couples to “Relax, I am just adjusting the camera”. Usually, I am telling the truth. The above engagement photo of Cecilia and Roger was supposed to be a “test shot”.

Above and below, it’s all about closeness and emotion.

The engagement portraits of Holly, above, were captured right after she said “I don’t like cameras and I don’t think they like me.” A straight on portrait is a good way to start I guess. Below, the smile wins it all.

Below are a few images from Kate and Jerry’s engagement session held at an orchard near Columbus. I just love the lines in all three images. The last two engagement portraits were shot on film. Digital wouldn’t be able to handle the range of lights and darks in each image.

Last, we end with some winter scenery. These engagement photos of Anna and Chris were published just a few days ago. I love the snow balls caught in mid air, and Anna’s resulting expression.

So, that is all for now. Tomorrow will be the best wedding photos of 2010. Something tells me that post may have a lot of images. I am editing them now and want to include them all. Choices, choices.

P.S.  - On Christmas Eve Brooke and I were treated to Asado Negro, a roast beef dish from Brazil. It was sooo good, we had to make it again tonight. I highly, highly recommend this recipe from the New York Times. Just follow the easy instructions and it will turn out perfect. But be warned! You might get addicted.

See y'all soon,
Hunter

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