After a day of pouring rain, Phannie and Richard were understandably wondering if we should continue with our plans for an engagement shoot in Golden Gate park last weekend. I decided that we should go ahead, and was treated to one of the most adventuresome and fun photoshoots I’ve ever had.
Richard and Phannie met in dental school. Ironically, it was during a lab where their teacher informed them of the statistic that 30% of their class would get married to each other. Side by side, they looked at each other and said, “no way!”. Statistics are there for a reason though- and three years of school wore them down (or better yet, brought them closer together) to where we are today.
We started at the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park for a few beautiful portraits under an overhang, and then headed out into the unknown. We played with some geese at a nearby lake, and made it down to the ocean where howling winds and rain gave us plenty of excitement. It all worked out beautifully, and added an environmental aspect that I rarely get with my photos. Plus, it was a ton of fun. Here are a few favorites.
Yes, it really was that windy.
The Cliff House in San Francisco, overlooking the stormy sea, and Ocean Beach.
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Excellent photos the lighting’s and angles are awesome love the shots you did take wish I could also have this kind of talent
Very lovely work, as always! Well done
Great work, great day, I think I shot the same day and was praying the whole time that the rain would start pouring down again so we could get more drama. No dice, but I think the bride and groom were happier that way
brilliant imagery in this entry…what a spectacular engagement session, the couple’s happiness really comes out. Great work!
Lovely photos! Looks like you and the couple had a lot of fun doing them.
Hi Noah! After looking over the photos again and seeing Rich’s horrible haircut, we were wondering if you could photoshop some hair to the side of his head – especially in photos #11 and 15. hahaha…
He’s not joking though – he wants a miracle done.
Noah! They came out BEAUTIFULLY!
We had so much fun with you that day – during the engagement shoot and after too. Thanks for the sneak peek!