Yes, we know it’s Summer. Why are we blogging about photos taken in the Spring? We’ve been so busy shooting weddings and have neglected our blog readers. Before posting some recent stuff, we just have to share some fun engagement photos in Central Park taken during our Spring Photo Fling event. These were mini engagement sessions we offered in the park to celebrate the arrival of Spring.
After a week of rain, Karina & Ryan were ready get out into the park and have some fun taking photos. Our first stop was at the Conservatory Water in Central Park. It’s often called the Central Park Boat Pond since it’s full of radio controlled sailboats.
The pond holds a special place in our hearts because it’s also where we got engaged. If you’re in the area, we highly recommend getting something to eat at Knish Nosh right by the pond. Little outdoor cafe with the best stuffed cabbage we’ve ever had! Nothing like a little stuffed cabbage and beer while enjoying such a great view. If you go though, go early since the cafe gets very busy when the weather is nice and they usually sell out of the stuffed cabbage by early afternoon.
This first photo of Karina & Ryan has an old-fashioned look & feel but a few high tech tricks were used to get the final product. We actually took 5 pictures and combined them into one image. First, a high speed flash sync was used to balance the sunlight while still getting a pleasing out-of- focus background. Notice that their heads are in focus while the rest of the photo is out of focus. Then, several other photos were taken quickly after the first picture. All the images were then merged together to capture the dark areas in the trees while still showing the details in the bright sky. The final product is called a High Dynamic Range (HDR) photograph.
We also ventured off the beaten path to capture a section of Central Park that was exploding in green colors after a week of rain. What a wonderful spot with long grass and wonderful sunlight coming though the trees! Do you feel like you are spying on their moment in their secret little oasis?
To Karina & Ryan – we had a great time taking photos of you and showing you a few hidden treasures in Central Park. Looking forward to being a part of your wedding at the Waterside Restaurant in New Jersey next year!
