Jon {&} Savannah
So, let me just start by saying, straight up, during dinner last night, this couple is inspiring. We'll to be honest, everybody inspires us in some way. Some people inspire us to be better, other people inspire us to not be a certain way. Jon and Savannah are a beautiful couple together. And while its my job to make them look beautiful in photos, there is something much deeper. We see actors and models on tv and in print that are beautiful on the outside, but that doesn't make them beautiful people to be around.
My seventh grade spanish teacher was the first person to help me connect this and "see". There was a "teammate", (or girl) in my group we were learning with and i made a comment explaining to her how at the beginning, i thought they were pretty, but then after 2 weeks of working with this person and being treated without respect, i really didn't like them at all. And i made a comment to her that they were not as pretty as i thought 2 weeks ago. She explained to me that physical beauty is part of it, but "who someone is", makes them more or less attractive on the outside.
Getting back to this session yesterday, I learned: Getty Center engagement sessions = slightly illegal. We got reprimanded on a monday!, but after talking, the supervisor directed us to some spots that were more low profile and ok to shoot at. If you have not been to the Getty center, its an artistic paradise to shoot in.
Savannah and Jon were a good looking couple and fun to work with. I loved how they were able to relax and let go, just out to have fun. All i want to capture, is who they are, and why they are together. They kept coming up with ideas and locations. At one point I had to fake being on a cell phone conversation to not bring attention to one shot we wanted to pull off in the gardens near the water. I would act distracted and get the shot. Everything turned out sweet.
Capping the night with a dinner in Santa Monica, on main street, at Urth Cafe, we chatted for almost 2 hours about life, marriage and got to learn more about who they are. I can't wait until their wedding at the Four Seasons Resort this summer!
Thanks guys for a fun evening. Can't wait for round 2 in a few weeks!
My seventh grade spanish teacher was the first person to help me connect this and "see". There was a "teammate", (or girl) in my group we were learning with and i made a comment explaining to her how at the beginning, i thought they were pretty, but then after 2 weeks of working with this person and being treated without respect, i really didn't like them at all. And i made a comment to her that they were not as pretty as i thought 2 weeks ago. She explained to me that physical beauty is part of it, but "who someone is", makes them more or less attractive on the outside.
Getting back to this session yesterday, I learned: Getty Center engagement sessions = slightly illegal. We got reprimanded on a monday!, but after talking, the supervisor directed us to some spots that were more low profile and ok to shoot at. If you have not been to the Getty center, its an artistic paradise to shoot in.
Savannah and Jon were a good looking couple and fun to work with. I loved how they were able to relax and let go, just out to have fun. All i want to capture, is who they are, and why they are together. They kept coming up with ideas and locations. At one point I had to fake being on a cell phone conversation to not bring attention to one shot we wanted to pull off in the gardens near the water. I would act distracted and get the shot. Everything turned out sweet.
Capping the night with a dinner in Santa Monica, on main street, at Urth Cafe, we chatted for almost 2 hours about life, marriage and got to learn more about who they are. I can't wait until their wedding at the Four Seasons Resort this summer!
Thanks guys for a fun evening. Can't wait for round 2 in a few weeks!
Labels: E-shoot, Getty Center
posted by Mike Larson at
6:59 AM
8 Comments:
You know - that's pretty cool that they let you stay after all. So many places like that get pretty tough about that sort of stuff!
Mike,
Great stuff. I shot at the Getty once for an engagement session and the light was incredible...just like yours, the light bounces off all that light stone, amazing! Love the new space and logo. You blow me away!
cheers,
james
Hi Mike thanks for the great comment on my blog! I really love your wedding and portrait work. I can really learn alot just studying your images. Looks like photography has been good to you!
Hi Mike - I came across your blog and saw your info at wppi... and now I am thinking about stalking you!! Just kiddin! :) I looove your work, you have a great eye. I have a question for you... about your blog. I have been playing around with the html of my blog, trying to figure out how I can make my images larger. I have noticed on your blog and a few others with blogger... your posts are larger images. What do you know? Talk to you later... perhaps someday we can meet - at the wppi.
Hey Mike,
Great shots! For sure we should hang out soon! Also, it's been awesome, I've been seeing your name everywhere!!! You're rocking it!!!
Mike,
You and Rachel are such a dynamic and truly wonderful team! Thank you for the beautiful photos and most importantly- a memorable evening. We are so blessed by you both and can't wait until the wedding. Thanks!
Awesome shoot, I love the girl laying down! You're right, inspiring people make inspiring images! Nice shoot!
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