Photo of the Day


A Tender Moment

October 18, 2019

By Jacqueline Tobin

Photo © Olivia and Dan Photography

Photographed for an elopement in London by Olivia & Dan Photography, this sentimental scene took place as the couple—who live in Canada but met in the UK while in school—were getting ready in their hotel room.

“They had a super intimate ceremony at the university they had met at, with just the bride’s parents in attendance,” say Olivia and Dan. “This was a tender moment, as they were getting ready, and Paul was helping Alexis put on the finishing touches to her outfit—a beautiful sequined cape. We had been photographing Alexis when Paul came over to help her. It was a simple, natural moment and we like the expression on Alexis’ face as she semi smiles, connecting her to him and the special day that was ahead of them.”

It was an overcast day, so the photographers had some lovely diffused window light to play with coming through the French windows. “We love to create a chiaroscuro effect with getting ready portraits, as it really helps the viewer focus and connect with the subject, drowning out any background distractions,” they explain. “This is always one of the most emotionally charged parts of the day— albeit quiet and reflective—and we think this effect really complements that feeling, as it’s dramatic but also uncomplicated. The 85mm always allows us that extra proximity to capture emotion, without being invasive so we use it a lot.”

(Photographed with a Canon 5D Mark IV and EF 85mm f/1.4.)

 

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