Final Project

I began shooting this before I even knew what my subject was. I have always loved shooting portraits, so I knew it would have something to do with that. Topher brought a cute girl home one weekend to meet the family, and it was a perfect time to capture a portraiture of somebody I had never done before! It ended up being a couple's shot, so I decided that was the theme of my final project. Most couple photography, such as weddings and engagements, are very very cliche and cheesy. That was my challenge, and I was quite pleased with the first roll. I had a hard time choosing only seven prints! I was very excited with two singles of both Topher and Amy, and three shots of them together. All together, I thought the project looked great-- and very individual, unexpected, and not cliche. Since I got success on my first try (miraculously) I had absolutely no desire to shoot any more. I was going to try another roll of Topher and Amy, but they broke up before I had the chance. :) I eventually was forced to shoot one more roll, of which I did my sister Kimberly and her friend Sam. From what I could see in negative form, this was another successful shoot. But, I loved the way my project looked as a whole. I didn't want to throw in another couple, no matter how good those were. Perhaps I'd be willing to do an entire different set of prints for this particular couple, since it worked out so well. But I am still in love with the prints I have finished. I am ecstatic about the way it turned out.