My 1st Engagement Shoot {Try New Adventures Thursday!}

Two sweet friends of ours, recently engaged, asked me to take some engagement photos for them.

Exciting!

Scary.

I took the plunge. After putting photography on the shelf during the beginning of my pregnancy, I'm ready to brush off my beginner skills and work on improving behind the camera.

I think we all felt a little awkward at the beginning of the photoshoot, but by the end everyone had relaxed...and I actually took one of my favorite pictures after we had decided to call it quits. Here are a few of the already-edited shots:

I'm looking forward to editing the rest!

A few things I learned for next time:

• Tell the clients not to wear white. Sometimes it can create a bad glare!
• Remember to take time to let the clients change clothes, brush hair, and re-apply lipstick around mid-shoot, if desired.

All of the pictures were taken with my Canon Rebel XS, using the 18-55 mm kit lens. Over the next week, I'll be watching the mail like a hawk, because I just ordered my next lens!! The 50 mm f/1.8. I can't wait to try it out. :)
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My 1st Engagement Shoot {Try New Adventures Thursday!}