Natasha & Brad | Couples

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It’s not often that I give away my photography services. I mean, that would be a terrible business model, and I wouldn’t last very long in this industry. I will, however, occasionally provide a donation or host a giveaway for a free photoshoot. It’s a perfect two-way street: I give potential clients a set of free images to do with whatever they wish, and in return, I get a little bump in my social following AND I get to meet new people. Yay symbiotic marketing!

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Natasha and Brad’s free photoshoot was one of the many occasions where I felt like the clients were doing more for me than I was doing for them. Instead of needing to scope out locations or possibly renting a studio space, Natasha chose her family’s farm in early November during peak foliage season. I mean, can we talk about how gorgeous those yellow leaves are? It’s like the scene was painted in gold.

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Additionally, Natasha and Brad just did their thing when it came to posing. There were only a few moments that required a bit of direction, but those loving glances and sweet embraces are 100% organic and cage-free. There’s no better feeling as a photographer than when I can just click the shutter button without having to say “Now pretend you like each other!” 

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Although the weather was a windy and overcast mix (typical Pennsylvania autumn day), this duo powered through with rosy cheeks, cold hands, and big smiles. They kept their spirits high as we hiked off-trail and posed on the forest floor as if it was just another day. My kind of people.

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And what better way to end a perfect chilly autumn photoshoot than with a few shots on a tire swing? Every photoshoot is better with a bit of nostalgia. As far as photoshoots go, Natasha and Brad set the bar high with a stellar location, effortless aura, and really frickin’ cool prop.