Jen is a wedding photographer and a professional stayer-behind-the-camera-er. Even if you manage a snapshot of her, she’s still behind the camera. But for a few hours one afternoon, she gamely quelled the butterflies in her stomach and stepped in front. Just because she was afraid. Afraid of what, we will never know, because as soon as she stepped in front the camera was like GIRL RUN AWAY WITH ME TO MEXICO.
We started in the Boston Common, weaved our way through Beacon Hill, chasing the light, stopped at the docks on the Esplanade and ended at the Commonwealth Ave Mall just in time for twinkling tree lighting. Afterwards I discovered about 99.9% of all the photos were shot into the sun. The only reason it isn’t 100% is because the clouds rolled in towards the end. I was about to apologize for all the backlighting, but you know what, screw you! I love backlighting okay? Especially these days when the sun has been few and far between. Luckily Jen likes backlighting too, so as long as we’re on the same page, it’s all good.
The first image here was the very first shot I took, as I was taking out the camera out of the bag. I could see the whites of Jen’s eyes. So to ease ourselves into the shoot, I fired a sneaky peeky without looking into the view finder. They don’t always turn out, but it’s fun when they do.
Jen should get in front of the camera more…
Yay I love these pictures of Jen!
Li, these are gorrrrrgeous!! I bet she loves them!
Awesome, Li! I absolutely love the first image- how fun that it turned out so well. I hate being on the other side of the camera, just like Jen, so these photos are truly inspiring! It’s evident that you were able to put her at ease! Wonderful job!
Heart heart!
so Fun! You look great Jen! Love the backlight Li.
Beautiful! Looks like you finally got your sun flare shoot! These are beautiful, Li–where did you do the shoot?
so good!! such fab hair! :)
Aah! Thanks so much, Li!! You really did an amazing job! Thanks also for making the whole experience a lot easier than I expected, it was actually really fun being the model for once. I may even be up for doing it again sometime…perhaps in Mexico? ;)
Oh, I love those pictures! I wish someone could take shots like these of Mum’s. She’s like Jen, she hides behind the camera all the time.
o my god..Jen looks great in the photos! Li – you did an awesome job capturing these photos!
Beautiful images! This is one of my favorites! Backlighting is beautiful when done with skill, which you no doubt have! And yes, she should step in front of the camrea more! Beautiful images of a beautiful subject!
these are fab! and i am friends with backlighting too :)
I love the ones in the park! You’re right- she should get in front of the camera more often!
Li, these are wonderful! You captured Jen so well… love the light! Seriously WOW.
I love these photos! Jen is a babe!