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  • Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy
    October 27th, 2009

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    This is hands down one of my favorite shoots… pretty much ever.

    Cassie & Jimmy are friends of one of my best friends, so I knew that they were awesome people before we even had a consult… but I feel like I really got to know them through this shoot… and I love them! Cassie came to me with a ton of ideas for their e-session, which I always appreciate. Not only do these ideas give me a jumping off point for my creativity, but they also really incorporate the client’s personality and likes into the shoot… which always makes a shoot awesome. She loved details, wanted to incorporate green apples, and loved the vintage look. I loved it all! It was like a client/photographer match made in heaven.

    Cassie & Jimmy… I hope you like these as much as I do, and I can’t wait for the wedding!


    (A bit about the processing – I got a little present from the amazing people over at Red Leaf Studios one day when they noticed that I listed them on my inspiration page; they sent me their Retro action set! I used them extensively on this session’s photos, especially the Glaze, Chic, and Groovy actions. I always like to tweak actions, to make them a bit more my own, and these were super easy to modify, which made me love them even more. I can’t wait to continue playing around with them on different sets of photos, especially the actions in the set that I didn’t utilize as much this time. Thanks so much Richard and Amy!).

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

    Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy

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    22 Responses to “Engagement :: Cassie & Jimmy”

    1. Thao says:

      Ahhh, insanely beautiful! I love the shot with the boots and the guitar best.

    2. cassie and Jimmy says:

      Love… love… love… love… love!!! We are very happy with our photos and we can’t wait to get the prints!!!

    3. Corin says:

      Okay, I don’t think I could pick a favorite out of these if I had to! They are all SO amazing! The one with the guitar and boots…brilliantly gorgeous. The one with the apples at their faces…LOVE it! And the last one just below the waist…so simple and perfect. I really love Red Leaf Studios but have never actually bought any of their actions. Now I have to! Hahaha…

    4. Eliza Claire says:

      Aww, these are just fab! I love the vintage feel, and the Red Leaf Studios actions work fantastically, really add to the already amazing composition. Gorgeous!

    5. Lynette J says:

      What an absolutely beautiful session! Oh my…love, love, love the apple ideas. I am sure that your friends/clients will be sooo happy. Nice work!

    6. Shari says:

      Beautiful couple and beautiful imagery! You did such a gorgeous job with these. Loving those green apples!

    7. Melissa Berg says:

      Wow, great composition and lighting. Great outfits too!! Love the apple shot! :)

    8. Marguerite says:

      Oh wow, these are beautiful! I think the processing really adds to the feel of these, and thanks for sharing. Great work!

    9. These are beautiful and I love all the detail shots! The guitar and boots shot is perfect.

    10. James Bitz says:

      I am in love with the warm processing you did on these images! Awesome!

    11. Kat Forsyth says:

      I love the feel of this set! Great tones and colour and light. They really make me feel them!

    12. Shyann says:

      Wow .. what a great session!!! I love the apples, such a cute idea!! Awesome processing too!

    13. Stefano says:

      I agree that the processing is a perfect compliment to the day and the couple. Great job!

    14. This is a beautiful e-session. I love the warm and earthy tones in the images. You did a great job in post as well as in the field. The shot through the grass is perfectly composed.

    15. mike says:

      Man… that 3rd one after the cut is AMAZING!!!!

    16. Lovely post-processing and composition. Well done!

    17. Toni Clemens says:

      These are great! soo romantic

    18. Kevin Ford says:

      What a wonderful engagement set, the images are beautifully clear. Great job on the shoot and great job making the location beautiful.

    19. Tasha says:

      Thanks for the comments, all!

    20. becca says:

      These are awesome! LOVE the boots :)

    21. Cliff says:

      Nice fall tones and your focus was great throughout the whole set… Really beautiful shoot!

    22. These are great, romantic photographs! Your clients must be very happy.

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