Loved doing this photo shoot with Lauric and Thao
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VIDEO: BTS of Engagement Photo Shoot with Smoke Grenades
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VLOG: Behind the scenes from engagement photo shoot at Fletcher Cove
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Here is a behind the scenes vlog from our engagement shoot with Kenny and Sally at Fletcher Cove
Read MoreGabe + Meagan | Proposal photos at Julian in the fog
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The fog was rolling through and the light was running away quickly, but the moments that were created on this day will last a lifetime.
Read MoreDowntown San Diego Engagement Portraits | Amanda + Cameron Sneak Peek
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Cameron and Amanda are such a fun couple! We loved cruising around downtown San Diego with them to create some amazing images for their engagement portraits. The session was full of laughs. Check out the sneak peek of photos from the shoot here.
Read MoreSignature Engagement Photo Books
in Engagement, Photo Biz
We created a signature album for Colin and Sarina. The album will be placed out during their wedding and the guests will be able to write a few notes in it for them. They will also get to see some of the great photos that they took during their engagement session. Check out the photos here.
Read MoreJulian Engagement Session | Colin + Sarina
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What an amazing time we had with Colin and Sarina wandering around Julian. We had some apple pies and we found some amazing light for their engagement session. Check out some of the images below from their great day.
Jullian Engagement Photographer: Be Still Photography | Ernie Padaon | Fiona Padaon
Julian Engagement Session | Sneak Peek w. Colin + Sarina
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We did an engagement session with Colin and Sarina in Julian and found some amazing locations to take photos. Here is a quick sneak peek in on our session with them.
Julian Engagement Photographers: Be Still Photog | Ernie Padaon | Fiona Padaon
Location: Julian
Wedding Proposal Photography | Colin + Sarina
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Oh what a beautiful night it was. A beautiful night for a proposal. A proposal that would definitely be a surprise and would get some amazing reactions. A proposal that would be seen and done in front of a ton of people. Colin and Sarina are an amazing couple from our church. Colin wanted to plan a proposal during one of our youth ministry nights. Both Colin and Sarina are heavily involved with the youth. They both serve at different campuses on Fridays though, so the plan was to have Colin come down for a surprise visit in the middle of the service.
We played a little intro video on the screens that Sarina didn't know too much about. It was just listed as a Special Item on the run sheet. The video was going to play after a Valentine's day promo and Colin would walk out onto the stage after a certain part of the video.
You can see our recap video here:
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That proposal video still gives me goosebumps.
We captured some photos on the day as well:
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Before Sarina was on the stage, she was in the audience enjoying the worship from the night.
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Colin was in the back nervously waiting to make his appearance.
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Then the video came and it was time!
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We brought them backstage for a few quick photos, but then wanted to let them sit back and enjoy their moment together. We will get our chance to do photos with them during a real engagement session and can spend the time to create some amazing photos.
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Tips when having a photographer during your proposal
in Engagement, MISC
Where are you going to drop down on a knee and propose to your lady? In San Diego, there are a number of beautiful locations that you can propose and save that magic moment.
If you want a photographer, here are some things that you want to make sure that you keep in mind.
Make sure that there is good light where you want to propose
A lot of times during these proposals the photographer has to be hiding around the corner at some location and won't be able to set up a solid flash to get everything just the way you like.
Make sure that you have a schedule that works out well and are at your location at that exact time. We like to have people schedule out their time right at sunset. Check what time sunset is and have it all scheduled by that time.
Schedule out your plan up to the proposal
The last thing you need is to run over time on your schedule and start rushing as your time gets closer. You don't need to add any more stress to your proposal. Leave extra time on your schedule to make sure that you are not left in a hurry.
Be in solid communication with you photographer before the proposal day
Make sure that the location is clear. Make sure that the time is clear. Make sure that the photographer knows exactly how the plan is going to go and when you are going to drop down on a knee.
If possible, let the photographer know exactly where you will be facing in order for the photographer to get in proper position for the money shot.
Hold the pose on a knee for your proposal
Just hold the pose. Don't drop down and jump right back up. Stay down there long enough to get a few solid images. We are not saying that you should be down on the knee for a few minutes, just give it a few seconds before you come up to hug and kiss your lady.
Hire a photographer
You will want someone to capture this moment. It is a big day in your life and you will want someone to be there to capture the moment properly. Don't have your friends do it on their phone. Have a pro ready to capture your day.
