Archive for May 8th, 2006

Lela and Chris’ Engagement

Published by Ulysses on May 8, 2006 in Engagements. 0 Comments

Today’s engagement session with Lela and Chris rounded out our triple-header of shooting over the weekend. And we truly felt we hit a home run with this wonderful couple. They drove quite a ways to meet us for the session, and as soon as we’d gotten out of the car, they were each there to greet us with open arms and warm hugs. Though the skies were overcast, we knew it was going to be an incredible day.

After sitting to talk and get better reacquainted to go over their wedding plans and timeline, we got our gear together and began walking towards an ivy-covered stone wall. It might not at first have looked like the ideal spot to many for the beginning of our photo shoot, but we thought it was perfect. Lela and Chris hardly even needed prompting from us, because they immediately fell into a fit of simultaneous giggling, holding and squeezing. We made sure to capture it all.

Lela mentioned something to us that was completely untrue, however: She said she didn’t feel she was photogenic. We found that to be extremely inaccurate! When a couple is relaxed and simply enjoying their time together and naturally demonstrating their love for one another, there is no such thing as an unphotogenic person. Lela and Chris have this incredible bond between them that we felt immediately, and it helped them both shine in front of the camera. We feel so privileged to have had the chance to capture so many beautiful sides to their personalities. They are TOTALLY photogenic, and it was a complete joy to be there with them. We shared a happy group hug as we said our goodbyes. :-)

Click on the above picture to see a larger version. Their online gallery will be made available soon in the “Clients Proofs” area of our main website. Feel free to leave your comments on this or any other entry of this blog. Jenni and I love hearing back from you! :-)

Kristin and Bryan’s Engagement

Published by Ulysses on May 8, 2006 in Engagements. 0 Comments

What to say about Kristin and Bryan… Well, I suppose I can begin by saying that we adore this couple and cannot WAIT for their wedding on the beach to arrive. Kristin found out about us through the very kind words of another awesome bride whose wedding we enjoyed shooting last year. We love it when that happens! :-)

Kristin and Bryan were so jazzed about their engagement session that they actually drove 1-1/2 hours to meet us at a beautiful spot we’d found. After a little time spent getting to know one another, we told them, “Prepare yourselves.” Their eyes flashed with happy smiling expressions, and the shooting began. What a fun couple they were, too. They fell into a very comfortable rhythm with us, and we were able to capture a wide range of expression and emotion with them. Sessions like this get us so pumped for their wedding day.


Towards the end of our e-session with them, we asked Kristin to hop up onto a stone ledge. While getting in position, she ripped a small hole in her turquoise sundress. Jenni and I felt horrible about it and apologized profusely. But Kristin’s reaction? — “It’s okay… really… no REALLY!!” And we could tell she truly meant it. Kristin and Bryan were up for WHATEVER ideas we had in mind for them, whether it meant needing to do a little laundry later or even if it meant some sewing. Got to love that. Bodes well for the wedding day. Kristin and Bryan… Prepare yourselves. (hahah!).

When we told them the session was over, Kristin said, “Awwww…” We were sorry it was over, too. :-)

Their gallery of photos will be online soon, available in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. Until then, enjoy the sample above. (click on the image for a larger version)