I have to say it was about time. For the longest time ever, i have always wanted to do an engagement shoot in town. It was going to take a very not so shy couple, and i finally was able to meet one.
I have to admit though that it was their idea, not mine. I was ecstatic and we got it going.
Just to take you back though, this couple had approached me way back and booked me for their wedding sometime next month. In all my wedding packages, i do offer an engagement shoot as a bonus. When it gets to happen, it gives me a chance to interact with the couple during the shoot and at the same time, i am able to know what to expect during the wedding.
We met in town at 5pm, with the permit in hand just in case the city council were going to harass us. They were quite free and jovial with each other. That was very crucial to get amazing shots of them.
I chose to do very little effects on this photos but more of boosted the colors. I felt the effects were going to draw attention away from the emotion and capture of the photos. As you shall notice, very few photos have any form of effect on them.
We had fun. I used only one light for the whole shoot as much as i had carried another. I love the city center at night because of its ambiance. It was important i capture the city’s glowing and colorful lights.
I was the one scouting for locations. I have to admit though that it was cold this particular day. I was freezing, literally. At the same time though, i was excited so i was quite focused.
While still on koinange street, there was a casino we spotted where they had these pink fluorescent lights outside and thought it could provide a unique fill light.
I didn’t use my strobe light for this. I felt the light from above did a perfect job.
This is the other part i really loved. I loved how they just got lost into their own world despite the passerby staring and gazing at them.
I was quite particular in wanting to capture the vehicles as they passed by.
And not to bore you any further, enjoy the rest 🙂