I loved the feel of this shoot – Star Hill Ranch is down hwy 71, Past the Y at Oak Hill, and just a couple of turns past the place that used to be called the Backyard on the way to Hamilton Pool. Adam, the owner has recreated an old Texas town by carefully relocating old buildings from around the state to his Ranch. There is a Chapel, a Saloon, Dance Halls, Porches, and tons of other cool stuff.
At first an engagement shoot is always a bit strange. We’ve had an initial consultation, then a bit of business (contracts, retainers, and that sort of stuff), but then not much else. That’s one reason I have this blog, couples can read all about my life, and get to know me a bit better before I ever begin to click the camera. I know it helps people to loosen up that much faster, and that makes for better pics.
In fact, during our pre engagement shoot phone call we both realized that we were at Lumber Liquidators (the place where I got my new floor that is going in today!) at the same time, but weren’t 100% sure. Austin is such a small town.
I used to be recognized all the time back in California, and now it’s happening again in Austin. I guess that was bound to happen since I meet somewhere between 17 and 200 new people every weekend at a wedding.
Anyway, on to the photos from this amazing engagement session (you can click on each shot to see them bigger):
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Eric, I really like how you’ve incorporated the setting into the photographs, particularly the register. You definitely know how to set the scene. Let’s hope whatever I shoot this weekend is as thoughtful as your work.
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Beautiful shoot. Nice work. Love the use of depth of field. Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful photos!
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