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Hurricane or not, I’m shooting this Engagement Session – Nashoba Winery – Bolton, MA

Jeff Newcum — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:37:04 +0000

It was blasted all over the news. A hurricane called Irene was bearing down on the east coast. One of the biggest storms to hit the east coast in history. Wow! Batten down the hatches and hunker down for this? Nah, I had an engagement session scheduled and if my clients, Diana and Bryan, were up for it so was I. We met at Nashoba Winery in Bolton, Massachusetts at about 1pm. By that time the bands of rain were on a 30-40 minute cycle. As I was driving the rain started, I arrived and the rain stopped. We quickly moved through the vineyard and shot some fun images. No sooner was I hitting my rhythm shooting the rain started again. We quickly moved to a dry location, waited a little bit, and headed out in a light drizzle. Yes, I do shoot in the rain. This is why I use professional weather sealed gear.

We came upon a set of apple trees and I had this idea to capture them underneath it. Though, I had to light them to get the clouds to show up in the image. I ran back to my little Smart car, picked a sunflower that was nearby, and grabbed my Cheetah stand with a 580ex fired by the Flex 5. I choose not to use ETTL and went with a manual setting. I find it’s easier after learning DOFE. I setup the flash, fired off a few test shots, and nailed it after 2 shots. Yup, I was pleased with the results and had to chimp a little to show the results. We shot some more but, for me this image was THE image that portrayed their love to me.

Shooting an engagement session is a chance for the clients to get to know their photographer. It’s also a time for the photographer to create unique images and tickle the creative soul. What I learned from the shoot is to never give up come rain or hurricane. Clear the tablet, get to know your clients, and make an effort to create images that represent their love.

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Engagement Photos at Hemlock Gorge Reservation – Needham, MA

Jeff Newcum — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:08:32 +0000

Shooting outside is always a joy for me. Shooting at Hemlock Gorge reservation in Needham, Massachusetts with Candice and AJ proved to be simply awesome! Candice and AJ commissioned me to cover their wedding day on 11/7/10 at the Doubletree Hotel Boston/Bedford Glen. We met on a bright and sunny afternoon in May to capture their love and excitement for each other. We wandered around the reservation and captured a diverse amount of images that I think reflect their personalities. Here’s a few images that I love from their engagement shoot. Congratulations Candice and AJ!

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An Engagement Session at Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord – MA

Jeff Newcum — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:30:18 +0000

Wow, has it been that long since I blogged? Yup, it has! Sorry, life has been crazy since the beginning of 2010 but, here’s a post that I’m glad to show. Here’s an engagement shoot with Claire and Will at the Minute Man National Historic Park in Concord, MA. I shot this engagement session with a creative eye on intimacy. We started walking through the park and we found several locations that were great for foreground and background ambiance. Claire and Will were great to work with, they really have a love for each other that is rare and genuine. It was a pure pleasure to capture their deep love for each other. Here’s some of my favorite images from the engagement session.

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An Engagement Session at the ICA (Institute of Contemporary Art) and points in between – Boston, MA

Jeff Newcum — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 04:44:55 +0000

Over the weekend I shot the engagement session of Maria and Matt. Two wonderful teachers who teach at the grammar school level in central Massachusetts. We met up in Chinatown and proceeded to make our way to the ICA in hopes to shoot some shots inside. We had a beautiful day to shoot in Boston but, there was a bit of a fall chill in the air. Maria and Matt’s wedding is next year at the Publick House in Sturbridge, Massachusetts. Here’s some of the images that I really love.

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An Engagment Session in China Town and Boston Common – Boston, Massachusetts

Jeff Newcum — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:24:10 +0000

I recently had the pleasure of capturing the love and passion of two wonderful people, Jessica and Stan. We met at the paifang on Beach Street. We took some time to create some fun images around Chinatown then, we headed towards Boston Common. I really enjoyed working with the environment to create a diverse set of images. Jessica and Stan’s wedding is quickly arriving and I look forward to capturing their wedding day. Here’s some of the images that I love.

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An Engagment Session at Sail Boston – Charlestown, Massachusetts

Jeff Newcum — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:31:48 +0000

I recently shot an engagement session with Sam and Christy at Sail Boston (aka Tall Ships). We started out in the morning taking a tour of one of the boats and a bit of shooting. It was fun working indoors aboard the ship and in the shaded areas around the boat. The ship was full of people gawking and smiling but, Sam and Christy managed to smile and be sexy. We walked around and found several different locations for shooting. Late morning sun is a bit intense and very directional so, I had to work the shaded areas. Their wedding ceremony will take place at the Immaculate Conception Church at Medford, MA and the reception will be at the Tewksbury Country Club in Tewksbury, MA. It was fun capturing your love Sam and Christy! I’m looking forward to your wedding day.

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An Engagement Session at the Intercontinental Boston – Downtown Boston, MA

Jeff Newcum — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:22:17 +0000

Over last weekend I shot an engagement session with Sarah and Jermaine. I met them at a wedding that I shot last year for Sarah and Donn at the Bradford Country Club in Bradford, Massachusetts. A wedding that was simply full of love and amazing fun! Sarah was a bridesmaid and Jermaine, well he was pure dancing entertainment. Sarah wanted the urban look for her engagement photos so she suggested the Intercontinental Boston in downtown Boston. We meet in the afternoon on a great sunny and fairly warm day. I brought out my sweet AlienBee ring flash for a little fun and sexiness. We moved around the waterfront area and captured several different scenes with some wildly different results. Here’s a few images that I like.

Sarah and Jermaine's Engagement Session

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An Engagement Session at Walden Pond Reservation – Concord, MA

Jeff Newcum — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:55:38 +0000

I shot an engagement session with Brittany and Carlyn at Walden Pond Reservation in Concord, Massachusetts. I’ll be covering their wedding at Gibbet Hill in Groton, Massachusetts later in the month of May. I’ve always found a special affinity to same sex weddings. I’m so glad that I live in state that understands and provides a means for people in love to be married, regardless of their gender. Personally, I’ve found a great amount of appreciation for people who break through the typical stereotypes of our society. Needless to say, I am very honored to shoot Brittany and Carlyn’s wedding day. Here’s a few of the images from their engagement session.

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Jeff Newcum — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:53:35 +0000

I had the pleasure of shooting an awesome engagement session for two of the coolest people that I’ve met in a long time. Liz and Mike are getting married in October of this year at Payson Park Church. The reception will follow at The Lyman Estate in Waltham.

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