Engagement of Kate + Mike, 5 Jun 09

This engagement shoot took place at Ontario Beach state park in Charlotte. Kate and Mike are a very down to earth and relaxed couple, both of whom were up to my playful suggestions. They were good sports too.. putting up with a very long hike out to the end of the pier (longer than I thought) and patiently waiting for me to fix my equipment gremlins (not everything goes perfectly.. but I had backups which worked like a champ!). This session was also my first of any type with a dedicated assistant (a friend-- Thanks Will!!!). He held the reflector and schlepped the lightstands and bag for me. An added bonus was getting a behind-the-scenes shot. Edited while listening to a 2005 white label remix of Pump up the Volume by M.A.R.R.S. and some loungey house (note, NSFW image)

Enjoy the photos!!

Mmm yummy light :)

Behind the scenes for the next shot:

Lots of fishermen at the end of the pier

Awww (BTW if we weren't so tired I would've asked everyone to stick around to see if we could catch a green flash.. conditions seemed good for it)

They were goofin around without any direction from me here.. so much fun :)

And the final shot in downtown Rochester

Thanks for a fun and easy time Kate + Mike, looking forward to your wedding in October!!

-- Andrew