Chemistry is magic. Well, not exactly, its science but when these two get in front of the camera it is like magic. Very rarely do we come across a couple that needs little direction and can so quickly forget we are even there! Cyril and Merene just have this strong connection that is so vibrant and alive it is hard not capture a nice moment.
When preparing for this shoot, months in advance, all we could do was hope for good weather. The last go around it was way too cold to have an engagement shoot outdoors so we just had a quick in studio session, this time we were determined to make it out! The night prior we had some aggressive rain and flooding in the area, which prompted us to set up the studio just in case but as luck would have it, the clouds eventually (and sporadically) made way for the sun!
We start the engagement shoot bright and early at Branch Brook Park in Newark, NJ. This engagement shoot was purposely planned on the busiest day at the park, the Annual Cherry Blossom Festivial! Thousands of people from far and near come to check out the blossoms at their peak. People with their spouses, children, dog…you name it, everyone is everywhere with a camera enjoying the day. I am glad we started super early in the morning!
After the park we decided to change outfits a bit and have Merene get into an Indian outfit. With a fresh new look came a whole new attitude, our couple was now much more confident and bold. We were able to photograph some more posed shots with the help of some off camera flash. Shooting under a harsh 12:00 noon sun isn’t the best, but we try to make things work. To end the engagement session we wanted to relax and have some fun. The shoot was finished off with a little football! But prior to hitting the field I wanted this football loving couple to have some photos that tie into their personality. We set up some off camera lighting at a location to create a dark, evening atmosphere with our engagement couple under a “street light”. Check out the pictures and see for yourself!
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