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February 8, 2010

There are many wonderful perks to this job as a wedding photographer, but one of my absolute favorites things is that we have the opportunity to meet some really cool people. These are our first Aussie clients! We met up with Jackie and Andrew to do an engagement session for them. She’s also the woman behind the business that had the Amazon Cruise contest we won, so I felt pressure to do an extra good job on the photos. :)

Hay muchas ventajas en este trabajo de fotografo de matrimonios, pero una de mis favoritas es que tenemos la oportunidad de concer gente increible. Estos fueron nuestros primeros clientes Aussie! Nos juntamos con Jackie y Andrew para hacer una sesion de engagement  con ellos. Ella es tambien la persona detras de la empresa que tiene el crucero al amazonas que nos ganamos, asi que sentia la presion de hacer un trabajo extra bueno con las foto :)

Seba and I really hit it off with Andrew and Jackie. Or maybe I should I hit it off with them because I’m pretty sure Seba said a grand total of two words. He’s always the quiet one during sessions but this time since we were all speaking English, and on top of that their accent from down under is harder for him to understand, he was extra shy. But when all was said and done we had a really good time taking some pretty pictures in Providencia! Actually, it was so fun, that afterward, I was actually sad — Jackie and Andrew are leaving to go back to Australia in just a few weeks and I wish we had met them two years ago when they first got here.

Seba y yo realmente nos llevamos bien con Anrew y Jackie. O quizas deberia decir que yo me lleve super bien con ellos prque estoy segura de que Seba dijo un gran total de 1 palabras. El siempre es el callado durante nuestras sesiones pero esta ves como estabamos todos hablando ingles, y encima de eso su acento es mas dificil para el de entender, estaba extra timido. Pero cunado todo estuvo dicho y hecho pasamos un buen momento tomando fotos en providencia!. De hecho, fue tan divertido que despues de eso yo estaba un poco triste por que Andrew y Jackie se iban para Australi en solo un par de semanas y desee haberlos conocido dos anos atras cuando llegaron aca por primera ves.

This sculpture is new — and by new I mean, I hadn’t seen it before, which isn’t saying anything. I haven’t been to the park in over a year. But I loved the metallic bars for photos, I could’ve shot the entire session there, it was so cool!

Esta escultura es nueva — y por nueva merefiero a que no la habia visto antes, lo que no significa nada. No he estado en el parque en 1 ano. Pero me encanta las barras metalicas para fotos, podria haber fotografiado la sesion entera ahi, era increible!

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This is a definite favorite. Jackie and Andrew were super natural in front of the camera and they just look happy together in every shot. Not hard to photograph at all :)

Esta es una favorita. Jackie y Andrewfueron super naturales en frente de la camara y ellos se veian felices juntos en cada foto. Para nada dificil de fotografiar :)

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The Dr. Seuss tree in the background is so cool!

El arbol en el fondo es increible!

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Seba busted out the 17-40mm for this one to get the super wide shot from the inside of these yellow statue thingys. LOVE how it turned it!

Seba saco el 17-40mm para esta foto para tener mayor angulo desde el interior de las estatuas amarillas. Me encanta como resulto

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We’ve been starting to use our 85mm lens more for sessions. Seba always uses it during wedding ceremonies to get nice and up close shots in the churches or wherever, but we rarely take it out of the camera bag during a session. However, we decided that it’s such a great lens, it needs to see more action. Case in point — 2 photos below that Seba also took. He’s my little 85mm Jedi master.

Hemos empezado a usar mas nuestro lente 85mm en las sesiones. Seba siempre lo usa durante ceremonias de matrimonios para sacar fotos de cerca en las iglesias, pero raramente lo sacamos del bolso de la camara durante una sesion. Sin embargo, decidimos que es un lente increible, y que necesita mas accion. Como ejemplo —  2 fotos que seba tomo. El es mi 85mm Jedi

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Then I asked Seba if he minded climbing up this thing to grab this shot that I wanted. I’m wasn’t quite tall enough to get up there.

Despues le pedi a Seba si le importaba subirse a una escultura para sacar una foto que queria. No soy suficientemente alta para subirme ahi.

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So while he was shooting that, I stole the 85mm and grabbed this. The lens is MAGIC, I swear. Look how beautiful and sharp Jackie and Andrew look while the background is pure gorgeous bokeh! If you’re a photographer reading this and you don’t have the 85mm, GET IT. It’s one of only 2 lenses we own that’s under 1k but it completely holds it’s own with our L lenses. This is my favorite, favorite FAVORITE!!! They look like models with the wind blowing in Jackie’s hair like that!

Asi que mientras el estaba fotografiando eso, le robe el 85mm y tome esta foto. El elnte es magico, lo juro. Miren lo bella y nitida que se ven Jackie y Andrew mientras que el fondo es un bokeh maravilloso! Si eres un fotografo leyendo esto y no tienes un 85mm,  lo debes tener! Es uno de los 2 lentes que tenemos que cuesta menos de 1k pero esta a la par de nuestros lentes L. Esta es mi favorita, favorita, favorita! Se ven como modelos con el viento soplando en el pelo de Jackie!

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39 Comments

  1. They are beautiful. I love this set.

    Comment by annje — February 8, 2010 @ 4:33 pm

  2. That shot with the red sculpture above them is easily my favorite. Great stuff.

    Comment by matt s. — February 8, 2010 @ 4:53 pm

  3. You always have such creative shots, Kyle!

    Comment by vidacarson — February 8, 2010 @ 5:09 pm

  4. Love how you incorporated the sculptures into your composition. Well done!

    Comment by lynismaelbennett — February 8, 2010 @ 5:12 pm

  5. Beautiful session and glooooorious light! :) Love it! :)

    Comment by Christine — February 8, 2010 @ 5:28 pm

  6. Your work is awesome jackie, your composition with this sculptures are really nice

    Comment by xsightn — February 8, 2010 @ 5:49 pm

  7. i always love your shots taken from above – they definitely inspire me to try that more in my shoots!

    also, i couldn't agree more – the 85mm is the best value lens canon's got! it's amazing, and i've never felt a need to upgrade to the 1.2 version because it's just that stellar. the bokeh in the last shot here is just magical, fantastic job! :)

    Comment by lindsaypunk — February 8, 2010 @ 6:05 pm

  8. Great shots! I have the 100 mm L and love it for portraits, although sometimes it is just a bit TOO close… the 85 mm seems perfect!

    Comment by Margaret — February 8, 2010 @ 7:54 pm

  9. I love how you took advantage of the location! Great shots! I think you just sold me on the 85mm 1.4 ;)

    Comment by Ben Godkin — February 8, 2010 @ 9:47 pm

  10. oh, sweetness… i always love the warmth of your processing! you're right, that sculpture rocks! i think that one with the bars, from further away, is also my favorite – because it's distant but still captures an intimate, relaxed moment. wonderful portraits!

    Comment by ayesha — February 9, 2010 @ 12:39 am

  11. Brilliant fun photographs. Love the angles you use!

    Comment by Wedding photographers cheshire — February 9, 2010 @ 4:05 am

  12. Wow, I love how creative they are and how airy these feel!

    Comment by lynnmichelle — February 9, 2010 @ 6:42 am

  13. That is one cool sculpture and a great location for a photoshoot.

    Comment by Alan Hutchison — February 9, 2010 @ 7:35 am

  14. They look so, so Australian! Haha – which is only funny because I was just lamenting that I would love it if you would come to Oz. And even though I am broke I'd probably splurge and insist you make me look pretty in photographs :)

    These are beautiful.

    And I just gave you a little something something over at my blog…check it!

    Comment by Decoybetty — February 9, 2010 @ 12:45 pm

  15. What beautiful memories of Chile to return home with! These pictures are lovely–my fave is definitely the last one. It's just oozing love. :)

    Comment by GlobalButterfly — February 9, 2010 @ 4:22 pm

  16. Great session! You can FEEL the life, and the great energy! Wonderfully captured!

    Comment by Lisa — February 9, 2010 @ 5:45 pm

  17. I can't believe the quality of your E-sessions. Each shot would easily find a place on my wall. YOU ROCK!!

    Comment by Mark — February 9, 2010 @ 5:57 pm

  18. Thank you!

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:08 pm

  19. Thanks, the sculpture was really cool

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:09 pm

  20. Gracias, we try

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:10 pm

  21. Thank you. It was really fun to shot.

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:24 pm

  22. Thank you very much, i love it too.

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:25 pm

  23. You are so nice.

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:25 pm

  24. Agreed, we don't need the 85 1.2. The 1.8 is great enough.

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:27 pm

  25. Is the 100 a macro as well? I think i heard good things about that lens.

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:27 pm

  26. Do it, do it!!! Is actually 1.8 but it is amazing!

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:32 pm

  27. hank you. I need to put that sculpture in my house so i can shoot in it all the time.

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:34 pm

  28. This couple was a ton of fun to photograph!

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:47 pm

  29. Thank you so much!

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:47 pm

  30. We had a lot of fun taking pictures there!

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:49 pm

  31. Thank you so much for the shout out. I really enjoy your blog too. I hope someday i do get the chance to make you look pretty in Australia. And yes, this two are very Australian and very hot!

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 7:54 pm

  32. I think it's really cool that someday they will be able to show their kids there international engagement pictures!

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 8:08 pm

  33. Thank you very much. This couple was really easy to photograph.

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 8:10 pm

  34. Wow, what a compliment. Thank you!

    Comment by kyleracine — February 9, 2010 @ 8:14 pm

  35. Great couple! You've captured them looking so happy and relaxed – perfect.

    Comment by aliciakennison — February 9, 2010 @ 10:03 pm

  36. beautiful use of all the wonderful architectural structures! Cute couple too!

    Comment by Mariana Maya — February 12, 2010 @ 1:38 pm

  37. Awesome Kyle

    Comment by jons6 — February 18, 2010 @ 5:35 am

  38. Awesome Kyle

    Comment by jons6 — February 18, 2010 @ 1:35 pm

  39. Love it, Kyle!

    Comment by Just Alex Photography — November 5, 2010 @ 7:26 pm

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