Reshon Photography: Blog https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog en-us All images copyright of Reshon Photography [email protected] (Reshon Photography) Thu, 14 May 2020 15:51:00 GMT Thu, 14 May 2020 15:51:00 GMT https://www.reshonphotography.com/img/s/v-12/u232137859-o115133975-50.jpg Reshon Photography: Blog https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog 120 80 Eric and Samantha Engagement Session https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2020/6/eric-and-samantha-engagement-session   Open Print Rights    

      Keeping the same engagement session theme from last week.  I thought I would share an early fall engagement session from last year.  Fall is always a very popular time to photograph, and we always suggest reserving these dates as early as possible.  

 

 

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Why Every Couple Should Consider an Engagement Session https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2020/5/why-every-couple-should-consider-an-engagement-session        

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        One important items that we always stress to our clients is the importances of engagement sessions.  This is the opportunity to get to know your photographer, and for them to get to know you.  In today's digital world, a lot of our clients never even meet us in person when reserving us, so this may be the first time that we get to meet in person, and we always try to avoid waiting until the wedding day if possible.  

 

         This also helps us as the photographer to understand how you respond to the camera, and allows the couple to know how we work as photographers.  It is very important that you build a strong relationship with your photographer.  This can be tough, with the limited amount of time you interact with the each other before the wedding, every opportunity helps.  

         With every genre of photography there needs to be a connection.  Even portrait photographers, that are only doing headshots for corporate clients or profiles, long for the opportunity to build that relationship.  This is what shows the real you.

         Lastly, there just fun!!  You get to be the real you, you can bring props, pets, outfit changes and go to your favorite couple hang out spot.   

 

Here is a few more examples :)

 

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Downtown Indianapolis Wedding in December https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2020/5/downtown-indianapolis-wedding-in-december      Many people stray away from Winter Weddings, but you could be missing out.  Especially in todays climate, where couples are struggling to reschedule their weddings, due to the COVID-19 stay at home orders.   Winter Weddings will afford you more choices when it comes to vendors.  However, you may be surprised this will not be the case for venues in December, as a lot of companies and organizations will have Christmas Parties through out the month.  Ian and Courtney, took advantage of this time and lucked out with great weather.  

 

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Chicagoland Fall Wedding https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2020/5/chicagoland-fall-wedding        Below is a beautiful wedding that we had the opportunity to capture in Chicagoland last fall, and being that this is spring time, I thought it would make since to post it, makes since right :)?  

 

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Midwestern Country Wedding outside Delphi Indiana https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2020/3/midwestern-country-wedding-outside-delphi-indiana I had the privilege of photographing this beautiful couple in Delphi, Indiana.  The wedding and reception was at the Vintage Oaks Banquet Barn.  Of course there was a threat of rain, as was the theme for all of 2019 it seems.  

Wedding VideoThe Vintage Oak Banquet Barn

Silo’s serve as Restrooms and Bridal/Groom Suites

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April Showers bring May Flowers https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2020/1/april-showers-bring-may-flowers       Catching up on blogging last spring's weddings are reminding me of all of the rain we had in Northern Indiana.  Unfortunately, it did not stop raining during their wedding.  However they were troupers and braved the wet spring and provided some awesome image opportunities.  

 

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Dan and Becca's Essession https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2020/1/dan-and-beccas-essession      So, as what seems to be a growing theme with our blog post, this is way behind.  Our personal lives have had a whirl wind of events in 2019, so unfortunately this is what gets left behind.   That being said, 2020 is on the way, and hopefully some time this winter to catch up on some post, starting with Becca and Dan from last spring.

     They were referred to us from a previous wedding couple, and we could not have been more fortunate, to have had the chance to photograph them.  Such a gorgeous couple with a great since of style and new exactly what they wanted.   The engagement session was in Chicago at the art museum.  It was early spring, and not the warmest time of year, so the opportunity to go inside was welcoming.  Some of our favs are below.   Along with a video of the entire session.

 

 

Click on the video to see the entire session.  

 

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Rainy Day in Indy Wedding https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2019/9/rainy-day-in-indy-wedding Walker WeddingHiding from the wedding in a Japanese Garden in Caramel, Indiana

Ok, So it’s September and we are posting a June Wedding,  well that is because we have had a very hectic Summer and this Blog that I thought would be in the double digits with regards to post, is well, no where near it. Well better late than never.  Click the video below, to see how these two braved the rain and had an awesome wedding.  

 

Walker WeddingBraving the rain in Caramel Indiana

 

 

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Stay Connected during your Wedding Day https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2019/3/stay-connected-during-your-wedding-day I am a little late on posting this wedding.  It has been quite the winter, and it is time again for wedding season to kick off.  I did however get the opportunity to photograph a beautiful wedding in Indianapolis.   

 

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     Unfortunately, it was a rainy day, but that did not change how beautiful this couple was and how beautiful there wedding was.  The couple, had such great love for each other that it truly showed in every image.  Staying connected during your reception allows the photographer, to capture the timeless images that most couple are always asking us for.  To many times, couples get pulled different directions throughout the night.  It’s understandable, your friends and family are there and are fighting for your attention.  

Winston and MayaWinston and Maya greeting tables during the reception.

     There are ways to plan for these types of images, without posing.  

  • Plan for it.  Make sure your arrange your day, so that you will be together.  The best way to do this is, greeting tables at the reception.  This is also helps with by giving you an alternative to the receiving line, which is time consuming.  
  • Don’t set yourself up for perfection!  This is the most common mistake we see couples make.  Planning a day so tight to a schedule, that all you do is so pefect, will keep your focus on all of the details, and not each other.  Allow extra time, hire a planner, ask your photographer for help, whatever it is, do not setup your self up for stress.  
  • Remember why you are getting married, each other!  Enjoy your day as a couple, you are no longer two different people, you are now one!
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Maternity Pictures In the Park https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2018/7/maternity-pictures-in-the-park   Maternity SessionExpecting mother looking back at her family in West Lafayette, Indiana    

 

     Just like weddings, a maternity session could be one of those sessions where you do not get a second chance to photograph.  This session would fall into this category.  The expecting mother, was told that she could have her baby any day, and of course the first session we scheduled, it rained.  After rescheduling and some great weather on the second session We were able to get some great images of the family. 

Mother Father Strolling through the parkBlack and White image of mother and father. West Lafayette, Indiana

   Daughter touching her expecting mother's belly.Black and White image of daughter touching her mothers belly. www.reshonphotography.com West Lafayette, Indiana

Daughter resting her head on her Mother's bellyDaughter resting her head on her Mother's belly. Reshon Photography www.reshonphotography.com West Lafayette, Indiana      Some sessions we focus on Black and White more than others, and this would be one of those situations.  The couple classic attire and the beautiful setting of Happy Hollow Park in West Lafayette, Indiana, really help make the images. 

      Sometimes maternity sessions can be overlooked, due to the stress of all of the changes happening just before child birth.  However, it's really a one time chance to be able to capture this part of life.   

Below are a few more images from the session.  

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Bit of Urban and a Bit of Nature a Senior Portrait Session https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2018/7/bit-of-urban-and-a-bit-of-nature-a-senior-portrait-session      

Abby's Senior Pictures at the Celery Bog

      We recently had the opportunity to photograph Abby's Senior Pictures.  We started downtown Lafayette to take advantage of the Alley Ways and local graffiti.  We love urban settings for Senior Sessions and Lafayette has some interesting backdrops.  

Garage Door in an way. Downtown Lafayette

Abby's Senior PicturesSteps street side Downtown Lafayette

     The Advantage of photographing on location is, you have unlimited options for backdrops.  This is why we never went the studio route.  Studio's can really limit your options, of course you are limited on weather conditions, but the results really pay off.  Urban setting can be casual or sophisticated, the options are yours.  

      Of course you can mix it up, like Abby did.  After shooting downtown we headed to the Celery Bogs in West Lafayette, just 10 minutes away.  This changed the entire setting.  The Celery Bogs in West Lafayette offers a great backdrop.  It's probably one of our favorite places to photograph.  

Abby's Senior PicturesOne of the trails at the Celery Bog

    Sometimes these area's can get interesting for the photographer, I had to climb off of a small bridge to get the angel that I needed.  

      The images opportunities are also great here.  Tall grass, shaded trails, water backdrops etc...   There is also a great place here to change outfits as well, which is a big plus.  The Bog can be busy, so weekdays are best.

Tips for on location shoots for Senior Portraits

  • Evenings are the best!  Middle of the day shoots are tough, because the sun is not your friend.   The evening offers great soft light.
  • Remember you could be setting on the ground or leaning against a brick wall.  This should be in your mind when choosing outfits.
  • Where are you going to change, this is the toughest part about on location shoots.   
  • Makeup (if you wear it) should never be shiny,  the light bounces off and does not work well for your skin tones. 
  • Have Fun!!!

 

A couple more images from the session.

Abby's Senior PicturesOpen trail at the Celery Bog

Abby's Senior PicturesAwesome white brick, Downtown Lafayette

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Our First Blog Post.......Kind Of! https://www.reshonphotography.com/blog/2018/6/our-first-blog-post-kind-of       Welcome to our first blog post, kind of.   This is actually not our first blog post, but it’s the first in a long time. A few years back, we decided to forgo our blog, and realized we missed the opportunities to talk about every day photography experiences.  

       So with that being said,  we plan to post as often as time will allow and talk about whatever experiences happen.  Sometimes we will talk about our latest shoots, tips on how to prepare if you are a client, and whatever random stuff we have going on, because we know you want to hear about our day to day lives:).  Oh did I mention that you will have to get used to my sense of humor.   

Fontana Wedding Columbus, OhioThis was one of our most outgoing couples ever!!! The groom is now a news broadcaster in Columbus, Ohio

        To start with I thought I would give you some background on our photography journey.  It all started 12 years ago, when we photographed my sister n-laws wedding.  I had no clue what I was doing, but she needed a photographer on a budget and I needed a reason to convince my wife I needed to buy some new toys (cameras stuff)!  After that, it kind of just happened.  The next year, we had 40 weddings and whatever else came our way, we now had fallen into a business.  From 2006-2012 our market was Columbus Ohio.  Then these two trouble makers came along.

    Our DaughtersKenzie and Zoey in 2017 in Indiana.

       Because life was just a little too crazy with two little midgets running around, we decided to go a different route for a few years.  For 3 years we lived in North Carolina, 2 hours from the beach (that regardless of what my wife says, we never went to) and focused on raising our little girls.  Life happened again, and we found ourselves in West Lafayette, IN.  Our girls started school and our time to start photographing again was back.  

        So this is our journey in a nutshell.  I hope you enjoy our future post!!!

 

Shaun and Larrisa

A couple of Wedding Favs

Wedding we photographed in 2010A country wedding in Southern Ohio

Franklin Park ConservatoryOne of last Ceremonies in Ohio, before we moved.

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