Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Stephanie and Michael's engagement

Stephanie is super fun
Michael likes to have fun
Michael has a big heart
and Both are very smart
Michael like to take pictures 
Stephanie likes to be in pictures
Stephanie loves Michael
Michael loves Stephanie

When Candice and I met Michael and Stephanie we knew they were a perfect fit for each other. They complement each other in every way! And to top it off they are both soooo awesome to work with. Michael has a lot of knowledge in photography so when Candice and I were planning this shoot we wanted to do something that was new and fresh to the both Michael and us. 

We decided to play around a little with a mirror. I had been envisioning this shot for some time! The pictures turned out great, partly because we were taking pictures of a couple that jumped right out of a magazine. They are amazingly photogenic! I could go on and on about Michael and Stephanie, but in short, they ROCK! Thank you both sooooo much for allowing us to be a part of your big day! We cant wait to see you again. 

P.S. DUE TO A FULL COMPUTER SERVER. THE SLIDE SHOW WILL BE UP TOMORROW.

Stephanie is simply gorgeous!







I love when couples just "let go" during their engagement sessions. It makes the shoot soooo much more fun and relaxed. Stephanie and Michael were so much fun, and they gave off so much energy. 


We shot most of our pictures down by the San Juan Capistrano train station. There is a "bad"ical petting zoo.  We were taking a few shots and there was an ostrich that wanted to join in... how awesome is that! 
Don't forget to check out the slideshow tomorrow because Stephanie has an A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. ring! It is beautiful!  Our cameras could not stop taking pictures of it. 

45 comments:

Anonymous said...

Mark these are beautiful!!! I love the colors! Great images!

Caits said...

Such pretty colors!!!

AHS Photography said...

insane! -Aaron

Dawn Malone said...

As always super creative shots!

Eddie Bojorquez (Studio 512) said...

"Perfect Color." Thanks, but look who's talking! I love that yellow train-car thing shot. Very cool. Thanks for the blog love and I'll see you guys around!
-E

AHS Photography said...

Awesome Mark! I can't wait to see the slideshow!
-Amu

AHS Photography said...

Geez, that was from me, AMY, what is up with me, first I mispell Candice and now my own name, lol.

Kerri McConnell Photography said...

wow... the mirror shot really is fantastic! what great vision you have!! :)

daryl brewton.dbimages.photoblog said...

Mark,
Great shots. Very cool. I especially like the mirror shot. I've never seen that one done. Might have to try that one down the road here.
Good Job!
db

Organized In Style said...

We feel so loved! Not to mention the photos turned out absolutely awesome! Personally I like the mirror shot, cafe shot, and the yellow train-car with my leg up best. Can't wait to see the rest...

Thanks Guys!
~Stephanie

kristin said...

I love these...you are so creative with your poses..I am still working on that. I always draw a blank on what to have people do...any advice??

http://kristinrogersphotography.typepad.com/

MM said...

Just beautiful! I just did an Eng shoot at SJC depot and loved it. I love seeing the different shots you got in the same locations. These rock my world! :) Nice to meet you two yesterday!

kymberli q. said...

Awesome! Love the "cafe" and "carnation" ones!!

Unknown said...

Wonderful session!

Christian said...

#2 is incredible! Great idea!

Love that location! I'm lucky I live so close to it :)

Anonymous said...

Your images are gorgeous, clever and quirky, I love them! x

Unknown said...

Mark,WOW Every sesssion you put it down. Love these the sun flair the fun you rocked it again man!

Tiffany said...

Seriously FANTASTIC!!! WOW!!
I love these!!!
~Rockin' shots!!

Anonymous said...

I really like #1 and the one with them on the bench. Great idea with the mirror!

Katie Beverley said...

Awesome looking session, Mark! They look so colorful and so natural--great work:)

Anonymous said...

Love the ostrich & mirror shot!!! And thanks for the comments!

Anonymous said...

I love the save the date pics! So cute! These are all great. lvoe the colors!!!

Organized In Style said...

Oh yeah... I love the ostrich shot too. My mom was not a fan of the goth pic, no surprise there I'm sure.

Lezlie Andrew said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting!!! LOVE your work. That last shot : A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. ;)

gabriel.ryan. said...

i love the little hidden mirror shot... so cool! and the ring shot reminds me of putting pennies on the train tracks to flatten 'em... hopefully you guys pulled out in time.

cassandra-m said...

LOVE the mirror shot...awesome! And the yellow railroad car is a very cool background color. Lots of energy comes through in this shoot.

Mark Brooke Photographers said...

Thanks for all your comments! this engagement was way to much fun. My favorite pictures are in the slideshow. so stay tuned

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Anonymous said...

These are awesome. I absolutely love the shot with the mirror reflection!

Marlin Munoz said...

These are some really great images!! I know it's been said before, but the mirror is an awesome idea! It was nice to meet you both! Hope to see you soon!

Kenzie Shores Photography said...

very very very cool ring shot!
kz

Nat said...

These images are gorgeous! Great job :)

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OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS said...

dude rockin it out! that ostrich shot rules!!

Jeret Slack said...

awesome shoots!!! it was nice to meet you on mondays happy hour.. Maybe I will see you at wppi...

Anonymous said...

Yay for slideshows, but I don't see the one for this e-session.
Will you and Candince be at WPPI? Hope to see you there.

Anonymous said...

Killer session dude! Love the colors, locations and ideas. Great job!!!

THE PARSONS said...

Dude, you are freaking off the hook big stuff now. Somewhere between meeting you via blog world 6 months ago and now, you have blown up and we are so thrilled for candice and you - your work is stunning, and more than that your genuine personality shows through each image. Can't wait to meet you guys (no vegas for us this year) soon!! oh, and congrats on being on Jessica Claires blog - holy moses!!! :)

Julie said...

Great engagement session! They look like a fun couple.

Beautiful Moments Photography said...

I love that last one, the colors in all the photos are amazing!

Anonymous said...

Okay, I am going to try this again. For some reason I cannot save the comments I am trying to save here!! UGH!
Anyway, I just want to say these are all great shots but I especially love the one with the mirror. That is SO creative and cool!

Emily in Wonderland said...

Is that Stephanie Snyder? From Anaheim?

If it is we went to junior high and high school together!
So bizarre to recognize a face!

Emily Heizer
www.eheizerphotography.com

Unknown said...

hey dude supppppper work,the last ring shot blows me awayyyyyyy! love your style!

Anonymous said...

I love the one with the mirror great job!

Danielle

Julie Weisberg said...

Lovin' the b&w crossing railroad image and post on it!