Brad and Emily

© Ken Smith

Brad and Emily

Uploaded: September 15, 2010

Description

This photo, along with four in the discussion thread, were from Sunday...engagement photos. I was definitely out of my comfort zone and want to thank Mike Frazier for helping me.

We've known Emily since 1994 and she was my daughter's Maid of Honor at Christina's wedding in May. Brad and Emily will be married next July...congrats, guys!!

F13, 1/250th sec, ISO 800, 85mm focal length


Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic September 15, 2010

Four more... #1308236

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 15, 2010

Outstanding portraits and presentation here, Ken.

Dominick #8901397

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 15, 2010

Fabulous job you did here, Ken. Congrats to the happy couple. #8901417

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic September 15, 2010

This is really a great engagement photo Ken. The comp on it is really great. #8901454

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 15, 2010

Excellent! Can't even tell you were out of the zone of comfort! #8901534

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 15, 2010

I think you did a great job...cute couple! And you have to love those heels for walking on the railroad tracks lol! #8901562

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 15, 2010

Outstanding portrait work Ken! Jeff #8901664

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 15, 2010

You did good Mr. Smith! I think YOu could do portraits easy!!! #8901699

Debra R. Harder September 15, 2010

You say you're out of your comfort zone, but I know there is nothing you can't do, Ken!! These are ALL excellent. You really took it to another level with your creative set-ups. Brilliant lighting and exposure too!! SUPERB...as always!! jsb #8902049

Jeana Clark September 15, 2010


Terrific work on these awesome images Ken!!!! I'm doing Dentons Sr. portraits and feel the same as you do....definately out of my element!
These are fantastic!

~J~ #8902291

Gail Vitikacs level-classic September 15, 2010

I am sure they loved what you did...these are really terrific Ken...beautiful!!! #8902712

Renee Doyle September 16, 2010

These are fantastic Ken!!!!!! I bet they are thrilled!! Awesome work! #8906942

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 16, 2010

Out of comfort zone?? Wow, you better keep doing this!! Beautiful.....All of them!! Congrats to them! #8908382

Amy JACKSON September 20, 2010

Wonderful portraits, Ken! You did a great job! :) #8920217

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 15, 2010

fantastic finalist, Ken... congratulations!!! #8969323

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 15, 2010

Good for you Ken!!! A huge congratulations! #8969400

Gail Vitikacs level-classic October 15, 2010

She is going to be soooooooo excited to see this made finalist! Beautiful job on this terrific image Ken! #8969614

Carol Eade level-addict October 15, 2010

Beautiful finalist, Ken, congrats! #8969833

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 15, 2010

WTG!!! Your going to turn into a portrait photographer yet! Congratulations!!! #8970313

Merna L. Nobile October 15, 2010

Every month, with our camera in hand, we go out and find what we hope will be the “winning photo.”
Those of us that don’t get recognized, just continue to search for that special image, until one day the Congratulations come pouring in from some of the best artist and friends anyone could image.
So to the Better Photo winners for the month of September, I congratulate you on a job so well done.
My very best to all of you, Merna Nobile
#8970731

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 16, 2010

Wow, Ken!
Such touching and meaningful portraits!
Great job outside your comfort zone!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #8973159

Linda Blair October 16, 2010

Beautiful...congrats!!! #8973194

Susan Jane Allen level-classic October 16, 2010

You obviously did just fine! Congrats! #8973352

Debra R. Harder October 16, 2010

WTG, Ken!! Huge congratulations on this brilliantly composed portrait!! jsb #8974105

Tamara K. Walker level-classic October 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! #8975149

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 17, 2010

CONGRATZ Ken on another super Finalist!

UB. #8975838

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 17, 2010

Well you did a wonderful job on all of these and I'm sure they were more than pleased. So cool to see the finalist badge on this one -- it's hard to get a creative composition for situations like wedding, engagement, and senior shoots but you did great! Congratulations on the finalist -- good luck. #8976498

Shawn Jennings October 21, 2010

WTG Ken! Congratuations on your finalist! #8987743

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