Brace yourselves for a looong post! I have enjoyed this shoot so much. Not only it was my first combined engagement/maternity session (two of my favorite subjects!) but also it took place in a brand new location which always gives me a thrill! I found this ‘forest’ driving through the Presidio on my way to Golden Gate Park where I was supposed to meet Lindsay and Lukas, so we quickly drove back since GG park was way too crowded for a relaxing shoot.
Lighting was at times challenging on this location as the sun was peaking through the beautiful trees, so I had to place the patient Lindsay and Lukas on strips of shade, although sometimes you do like the backlight that the sun can create on the hair and clothes… I also brought with me my newest LenseBaby, here are my favorite shots with it!
After the quiet scene in the Presidio we reached the more crowded Baker Beach, the sun was still a bit high and the light very contrasty, so I created a softer effect using a few vintage filters, I quite like the ‘old photo’ feeling of these portraits of Lindsay, who looked like a beautiful mermaid in her white outfit.
And finally, it was such a pleasure to spend time with Lindsay and Lukas, very sweet and easy going people. I look forward to their August wedding and can’t wait to meet their first born very soon!
