I’ve had a lot of really nice engagement portrait sessions this winter. The weather has been fantastic, I’ve noticed I had more work this winter then last year probably because of the nice weather. I actually don’t have anything scheduled this weekend, but I have a couple of engagement session for the next.
I’m getting a new portrait lens the Sigma 85mm f1.4. You might wonder why I’m not buying the Nikon version of this lens. I almost exclusively use Nikon, my go to lenses the 24-70 f2.8 and 70-200 f2.8 are fantastic. Ryan Brenizer, a photographer I really trust, reviewed the Sigma lens and really loved it. With the problems in Japan, Nikon lenses are so expensive and hard to get right now, I just decided to go with the Sigma instead. The reason I’m mentioning this, is this will probably be my new lens for engagement pictures, at least for many shots. For example the Bokeh, or out of focus sun coming through the trees in the first image, with the 85mm prime lens at f1.4 would be much creamier and and softer. It makes for a really amazing look. It’s harder to use a prime lens of course, because you have to zoom with your feet. Also accurate focus is critical when shooting at very wide apertures like f1.4. I’m going to give the lens a good try and I’ll probably write a review myself as well.
The couple featured below was a lot of fun. They haven’t set a date for the wedding yet, so I was just doing engagement pictures separately from the wedding. They were very happy and couldn’t stop smiling at each other, it made for a lot of fun candid shots. I hope you enjoy some of the pictures below.
Engagement portrait in front of the oak trees - Myrtle Beach State Park
Couple sitting on the oak tree in black and white. - Myrtle Beach State Park
