What's the coolest engagement pose you've seen?

[Baldy]

Ben got engaged yesterday and wants a fun, informal, totally cool pose.

Got some ideas?

http://www.nickonkenweddings.com/engagephotos/alliescott01.gif

http://www.msykes.com/engagement_julie/thumbs/DSC_7963.jpg

http://www.studiocoburg.com/engagement/engagement-07.jpg

(That shot is from http://www.studiocoburg.com/ )

[Cosmic]

These pics aren't great, but I really like the pose of the first one, and the concept of the second! :lust

[Cosmic]

I love the concept of this!

[Andy]

image by shay stephens
http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/elizabeth026.jpg

image by shay stephens
http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/elizabeth045.jpg

a few more examples on his website here (http://www.shaystephens.com/galleryPortrait.asp) look thru all five pages the work is *stunning*

and, big congrats to ben! :clap :clap :clap

[REECEPHOTO]

I like the fist photo so far the best...................great topic.

[GerryDavid]

These were my first/last attempt at an engagment shots.

http://www.pbase.com/gerrydavid/image/31875579/medium.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/gerrydavid/image/31875579/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/gerrydavid/image/31875579
In this one I wish the poles werent behind the guys head, and that the water tower wasnt behind the girls head.

http://www.pbase.com/gerrydavid/image/31875576http://www.pbase.com/gerrydavid/image/31875576/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/gerrydavid/image/31875576
And in this one I wish I noticed the extra light on her wrist at the time, I would have moved us to a more shaded area.

http://www.pbase.com/gerrydavid/image/31875577http://www.pbase.com/gerrydavid/image/31875577.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/gerrydavid/image/31875577
We had some fun after Church in taking these pictures. We had them running and jumping over something to get some mid air pictures, but none of the midair ones were great, but I thought this one would look interesting with my color sketch effect.

pbase is a pain, it doesnt seem the images are working. The links should work though.

[rutt]

Andy's kiss in Grand Central Station (Andy please post) was a really fine example. Of course you have to have GCS delivered to CA to do this.

Mazeltov to Ben!

[Shay Stephens]

Here are a few I enjoyed doing

http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/morrissey025.jpg

http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/paumier034.jpg

http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/martelli071.jpg

http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/morrissey040.jpg

http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/elizabeth043.jpg

[DoctorIt]

shay - how do i ask this... does that last photo have a 2 tone desaturation? the woman looks like she is monochrome with a warming layer/filter, but the man's head is more straight up monochrome, with no warming??? Is it my screen or my eyeballs? His head kinda looks photoshopped in completely.

:scratch

[Shay Stephens]

Just a simple sepia toned image. I used the channel mixer to make it B&W and then overlaid it with a sepia layer with the blending set to 'color'.

Here is what it looks like in color:
http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/elizabeth043c.jpg


shay - how do i ask this... does that last photo have a 2 tone desaturation? the woman looks like she is monochrome with a warming layer/filter, but the man's head is more straight up monochrome, with no warming??? Is it my screen or my eyeballs? His head kinda looks photoshopped in completely.

:scratch

[Andy]

Just a simple sepia toned image. I used the channel mixer to make it B&W and then overlaid it with a sepia layer with the blending set to 'color'.

Here is what it looks like in color:


shay please post the shot from central park, the snow scene, lamp, etc....

[Andy]

Andy's kiss in Grand Central Station (Andy please post) was a really fine example. Of course you have to have GCS delivered to CA to do this.

Mazeltov to Ben!

thanks rutt! happy to oblige:

http://www.moonriverphotography.com/photos/16951349-L.jpg

[wxwax]

Shay, how was your flash mounted for this shot? (http://www.shaystephens.com/viewer.asp?I=695) I know it's flash, but my weak eyes don't see any shadow. Very nice work.

And was this one (http://www.shaystephens.com/viewer.asp?I=705) flash? The couple stands out, and the colors are gorgeous.

[Shay Stephens]

http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/DSC02800.jpg

shay please post the shot from central park, the snow scene, lamp, etc....

[Shay Stephens]

Shay, how was your flash mounted for this shot? (http://www.shaystephens.com/viewer.asp?I=695) I know it's flash, but my weak eyes don't see any shadow. Very nice work.

And was this one (http://www.shaystephens.com/viewer.asp?I=705) flash? The couple stands out, and the colors are gorgeous.For the shot by the water, look at the weak shadows angling to the right from the mans shoe and shin. The flash was to my left. The flash was on a light stand, and either on the ground or held by Jennifer (assistant).

For the second shot, I was using flash that day, though I don't specifically remember if it was used on that shot or not.

[wxwax]

For the shot by the water, look at the weak shadows angling to the right from the mans shoe and shin. The flash was to my left. The flash was on a light stand, and either on the ground or held by Jennifer (assistant).

For the second shot, I was using flash that day, though I don't specifically remember if it was used on that shot or not.
:thumb :thumb

[Baldy]

Well, we shot some cool settings but I ripped off a couple of closeups just in case and that's what they ended up liking. They just can't decide between color treatments:

http://ben.smugmug.com/photos/16962544-M.jpg

http://ben.smugmug.com/photos/16962542-M.jpg

http://ben.smugmug.com/photos/16962541-M.jpg

http://ben.smugmug.com/photos/16962545-M.jpg

[Nee7x7]

I saw an engagement photo online recently (sorry, can't remember exactly where...) where the couple was laying on the (grassy) ground head to head (their bodies going opposite directions) looking towards each other with their arms cradling each other's head...very sweet and memorable. I'll see if I can find the link for you...it was a pro wedding photog's site. I thought it was really creative and different, but could still be used in the newspaper announcement since their faces were clearly shown.

Congrats to Ben on his engagement! Let the wedding planning begin...:rofl

Cheers!
~Nee :rolleyes

[DoctorIt]

Just a simple sepia toned image. I used the channel mixer to make it B&W and then overlaid it with a sepia layer with the blending set to 'color'.

Here is what it looks like in color:
http://www.shaystephens.com/graphics/elizabeth043c.jpgInteresting. I think they just have very different skin tones that threw me off. Thanks for the explanation!

[gus]

Just a shot i saw whilst cruising & i thought of this thread straight away. Not your average couple shot but i like that.

Linked so i dont upset anyones ©

http://www.pbase.com/tatum/image/33973041




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[Steve Cavigliano]

I am a big fan of 2 NY Wedding/Engagement photographers. I have seen so many really great shots from both, I just couldn't help becoming a fan :clap :clap


Shay's shots have always knocked my socks off. After looking at some of his images here, I'm sure you will agree. My other fav is Shay's good friend and all around great guy, Ulysses :thumb

Here's a link to his site (if someone hasn't already posted it)

http://photos.ulyssesphotography.com/gallery/117083/1/3050070

I think this pic may be the one Nee mentions in her post :D

Congrats to the happy couple :clap :clap :clap

Steve

[moti]

Actually it was a candid shot in Bruges, but than I showed them the photo and they wanted to have a copy.
They told me that they've just been engaged.
Does this count?

http://www.photos.moti.org/stuff/engage2.jpg


Cheers
Moti

[coldclimb]

So far, I like Cosmic's in the second and third posts best. Keep them coming folks, this is good stuff!

[JuanCarlos]

So far, I like Cosmic's in the second and third posts best. Keep them coming folks, this is good stuff!

I have some engagement photos in my website www.willamettephoto.com (http://www.willamettephoto.com)

JC

[Andy]

I have some engagement photos in my website www.willamettephoto.com (http://www.willamettephoto.com)

JC

:wave Hi JuanCarlos - welcome to Dgrin, and thanks for showing us your wonderful work :clap

[melissa6631]

I sure wish I could have one of you fabulous photographers at my wedding September 2nd.

Anyone want to do pro bono work? hahahahaha

[Andy]

I sure wish I could have one of you fabulous photographers at my wedding September 2nd.

Anyone want to do pro bono work? hahahahaha
You're getting married on Labor Day weekend. No fowtog yet?

[melissa6631]

You're getting married on Labor Day weekend. No fowtog yet?

*Sigh*

No. I really need to make calls. but I'm still figuring out what I want. I dont want just studio type posed shots. I like the idea of photo journalism and captures of the best unexpected shots.

A few of the people I really like... well they want $4000 and $8000... heck, I have 5 kids. How can I even begin to afford that?
Then there are people who obviously want to do it for like.. $1000? but at that price?? I've seen their work and they have over exposed images at high noon weddings. I want someone who knows what they are doing because somewhere in my head? i do know something about photography. I am looking for someone who can make a fat bride feel skinny. Who can make an evil step sister feel like Cinderella... and someone who understands that my wallet is the size of ... welll.... .

Something at the dollar store :)


Know anyone?

[dancinkate]

I have some engagement photos in my website www.willamettephoto.com (http://www.willamettephoto.com)

JCI've just spent the past 20-minutes viewing your site.....absolutely BEAUTIFUL!:thumb

[melissa6631]

I've just spent the past 20-minutes viewing your site.....absolutely BEAUTIFUL!:thumb

Bwahaha...I must have had it email me responses..

And i saw this response and was like.. Awwwww how sweet! And I came to check it out and then--- my balloon burst and it wasn't left for me LOL

*sigh* SUch is my life lol

[Blurmore]

These were done last year...before I had the alien bees...
http://JKnauer.smugmug.com/photos/21338731-M.jpg

http://JKnauer.smugmug.com/photos/53965828-M.jpg

http://JKnauer.smugmug.com/photos/50852691-M.jpg

http://JKnauer.smugmug.com/photos/50318706-M.jpg

these were not engagement but the pose would show off the ring well.

[Dee]

searching some of the stock photo houses for "engagement" or "engaged" or similar search terms.

Another idea would be to think of a mutual interest Ben and his finance have, or activity, where they first met, etc., and take a photo there.

[JuanCarlos]

:wave Hi JuanCarlos - welcome to Dgrin, and thanks for showing us your wonderful work :clap

Thanks a lot!.

JC

[JuanCarlos]

I've just spent the past 20-minutes viewing your site.....absolutely BEAUTIFUL!:thumb

I am glad you like it. Thanks a lot.

JC

[Oakley]

A couple of my favorites.

http://thepupil.smugmug.com/photos/427217484_Drms7-L.jpg

http://thepupil.smugmug.com/photos/427216932_TBtmR-L.jpg

http://thepupil.smugmug.com/photos/427210239_AXP28-L.jpg

[LensCap]

Here's my favorite so far....

http://rsartin.smugmug.com/photos/444156937_d47Yp-M.jpg

[ChatKat]

Here's one of mine

http://chatkat.smugmug.com/photos/241292582_78Bd3-M-1.jpg