I had a fantastic time this weekend shooting Rory & Nicola in Milwaukee. They took the time to come up from Chicago so we spent some time talking over drinks prior and grabbing a bite afterwords. A few drinks prior to a shoot always helps relax the mood and even creates a tiny element of surprise at times.
A lot of elements about this shoot were very new to me, but I was confident we could pull them off. The level of intimacy that part of the shoot reached was definitely new to me, but extremely rewarding in the end to see the kind of true love and emotion shown in the photo set.
Using natural lighting indoors is a huge plus and adds such amazing effects if used appropriately. We had a westward facing window as well as a north facing room window which was perfect in the afternoon. I am becoming a tremendous fan of this. This left perfect timing for the outdoor shots during the sunset afterwords.
I really can’t say enough about this shoot. I personally feel it is my best to date and the most fun I have had. I always strive to convey the love people have for one another, and this one really nailed it. I can only hope for my future projects to be as rewarding as this one. I wish Rory and Nicola the very best in their life together.
Some of my favorites (Click each image for large version):
Let me know your thoughts.
Cheers!
Nick
