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Julia & Evan – Autumn Engagement at Huntington Beach

The timing was perfect. Just a few weeks prior I had met Julia for the first time to book her wedding. Julia and Evan really wanted an autumn engagement session to feature the fall color. We moved quickly and got their engagement session at Huntington Beach in Rocky River ready to go. I don’t think any of us expected the session to turn out so perfect.

When we arrived, I met Evan for the first time. Then, we all looked around and breathed in how perfect the day was. The evening sun was shining. The air crisp, but unseasonably warm. Truthfully, you hardly needed a sweater. Except for the fall color, the engagement session could have been shot in the summer. Of course Julia and Evan were perfect together as well.

They’re both new to the city, having moved here for their careers. Like anyone entering a new city, meeting new friends can be exceptionally difficult. They had both joined online communities to help smooth the tough transition. They were both looking for friendship, and found each other. I’d think they would both agree that they got so much more. Love sprang forth and they are due to be married very soon. And I mean very soon. Their Hyatt Arcade wedding will be in early April. I can’t wait for their wedding. Julia and Evan are awesome, and I know the wedding will be a smashing good time.

Below are just a few of my favorite highlights to enjoy.

Fall engagement at Huntington Beach in Rocky River with Julia and Evan

That last frame is one of my all-time favorites. The even color produced by using all-film for this engagement session is just perfect.

PUBLISHED – Valentine’s Proposal Featured on 100 Layer Cake

In January, I found myself in Malibu, California for a very special purpose. Sure, I was escaping the cold weather, but I was also attending Caroline Tran’s Propel Workshop. Think of it as 10 photographers living, working, and shooting together for four days. It’s completely amazing. As part of the workshop, we did a very special Valentine’s Day themed proposal with Merrill & Tim. Today, I’m thrilled to announce that the session has been featured on 100 Layer Cake!

The feature includes photos from numerous amazing photographers, and some of my own. I’d like to offer a special thanks to Amanda and the group at 100 Layer Cake. Also, huge thanks to Wilmarose Orlanes of Lovely Jubilee. She styled the session and did an amazing job. Also, thanks to Caroline Tran and the team from Skybox Events. Caroline lead a wonderful workshop and it was all organized by Ngoc at Skybox.

I’ll have more coverage from the workshop coming soon, and many more images to share. For now, enjoy a couple highlights below. For complete details and more photos from the session, check out this separate post.

Valentine's Day proposal featured on 100 Layer Cake with film wedding photographier Hunter Photographic

Propel styled valentines engagement session

Merrill & Tim – A Valentine’s Day Styled Engagement Session

In January, I had a rather special opportunity. I took a short trip to California. The trip wasn’t to escape the cold Ohio winter, but for one very special purpose. I was attending Caroline Tran’s Propel workshop high in the Malibu hills. Ten photographers, stylists, countless coordinators, and others were all sharing one mansion for four days. The entire workshop was pure creative rehab.

Each day was a little different. We learned together, shot together, shared meals and talked late into the night. On the first day was a beautifully styled engagement session featuring Merrill & Tim. They’re a real couple and they’re really (recently) married. For the workshop attendees, Merril & Tim agreed to model for a special engagement session re-enacting their actual engagement. Tim, thoughtfully, proposed on valentine’s day. Merrill clearly said yes.

The styling pulled together by Wilmarose Orlanes of Lovely Jubilee was perfect (she’s also a new best friend). Each outfit was perfectly tailored. Little details were added to fit the Valentine’s Day theme. Of course, Merrill & Tim were perfect together as well. He’s got an amazing sense of humor. She’s beautiful, spunky, and expressive. I think their personalities really shine in the photos below.

Want to see more? Stop by 100 Layer Cake to see the entire feature, including photos from other amazing photographers. I’d also like to offer a special thanks to Ngoc and the team at Skybox Events. Their meticulous organization made everything run tick-tock.

Propel styled valentines engagement session
As you can see, the whole experience was amazing. It simply could not have gone better. A special thanks to Merrill and Tim for being so awesome. They’re really special together. I will have more coverage from Propel and California coming soon. There is certainly a lot more to share, including more styled sessions and coverage of the actual workshop.

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