If you’ve visited my site before, or if you know me on a personal level, then you know I spend A LOT of time out at Starved Rock State Park in Utica, IL. I just love it there. Engagement sessions, weddings, and even just hiking and being silent in God’s creation. So this day was no exception, Jonathan and Jamie live in Ottawa, IL and wanted my suggestion as to where they should have their engagement session. Since Ottawa is very close to Starved Rock, that’s immediately where my mind went. This may sound contradicting, but to give the images from their session a fresher look i gave many of the images a vintage treatment. Here is a small sample. You can see more Starved Rock engagement photography here, Starved Rock engagement photographer here, and Starved Rock engagement photo’s here.
I separated Jonathan and Jamie and shot with a wide angle lens to show the immenseness of this canyon. The vintage processing really gives this photograph an aged appearance and brings out the contrast detail of the waterfall.
Here the sun is acting as a hair light intensifying the dimension and the separation from the background.
Here the shallow depth of field diminishes the distractions of the background and brings your attention to the beautiful couple.
I love this natural pose. It really shows a true interaction between Jamie and Jonathan. No fake smiles here.
I used a lot of negative space in this photograph to accentuate the towering trees and show how vast this forest really was.
This canopy of evergreens was just too beautiful to pass up with the sun setting behind them. The long shadows add to the drama along with Jamie and Jonathan being silhouetted with a halo of light around them.
Thank you Jonathan and Jamie for spending the day with me in such a beautiful place just getting to know each other. It was great to share a walk in such a beautiful place with some great conversation.
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courtney bowlden - these are great photos! good job!!!
Corlis Gray - Thank you courtney
It’s a great compliment coming from another talented photographer!
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