Graham Scobey » Engagements

Jennifer and Ryan: Engaged

Graham — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:50:18 +0000

A couple week ago, I loaded the last carload of belongings we had in CT and started out on my trek to Atlanta. On the way, I stopped in Queens to meet up with our October c10ike clients: Jennifer and Ryan.

These two have such a cool story. Jen used to go to a family vacation home in Rockaway Beach during the summers, and Ryan lived in the area. They met there one summer when they were growing up, and have known each other ever since.

We decided to meet on the beach where they grew up together.

The rock jetties were calling my name, so naturally we all climbed out to the end of one.

You can just tell how comfortable these two are with each other. It’s like they’ve known each other forever… cause they kinda have!

Ryan is a Fireman, so when we were done at the beach we walked around the corner to the local firestation for a few shots.

Next, we took a drive over to Brooklyn to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. I had never been there before, and I’m SO glad we went. This place is AMAZING! If you’re ever in Brooklyn, it’s definitely worth a visit.

On the way back, we walked by this cool building, so of course we had to stop.

Jen and Ryan – Thank you for showing me around your old stomping grounds! You guys are awesome, and I know your wedding is going to be such a special day. We can’t wait until October!

Jeannette and Brian: Engaged

Graham — Sun, 23 May 2010 01:04:59 +0000

A few weeks ago, while I was still a CT resident, I ventured on over to Danbury to meet my October C10ike clients Jeannette and Brian. These two are an amazing couple, and two of the nicest people I have ever met.

We were meeting at a park, and I wasn’t really sure what to expect. I drove into a bare parking lot that backed up to a trail into the woods. I would have never known that through the woods and over the hill it would open up to this:

I drove through rain the entire way to Danbury, but when I got to the park, it was sunny and beautiful.

Jeannette and Brian enjoy hiking together, so we all went on a short stroll up to the top of the hill in the park. The light up there was beautiful.

On the way back to the cars, we saw this random piece of rusting farm equipment in the middle of a lush, green field. Naturally, we hit it up!

Jeannette and Brian – I had a blast with you guys and enjoyed getting to know you both a little better. Ashley and I are pumped about your wedding! See you in October!

Guy and Melissa: Engagement Shoot

Graham — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:52:12 +0000

Earlier this week, I met up with Guy and Melissa at UConn for their engagement session. I met these two around this time last year when they were dating. Ashley and Guy are in the same grad program at UConn, and when we met I knew immediately from their homestar runner inspired sense of humor that we would get along very well!

Guy proposed to Melissa earlier this year, and I was thrilled when they asked me to shoot their engagement photos. We started here, in the quad where they met as undergrads.

As we walked around campus, Guy told me how he picked out the ring and how he proposed. Melissa couldn’t help but smile listening to him tell the story.

When we came across this tree, Melissa jokingly asked if I was going to make them climb it.

And I was like, “Actually, I like that idea!”

After we had walked around campus for a while, we made our way up to Horse Barn Hill. I love this one. Don’t they look like they are standing on top of the world?!

I had no idea what kind of views there were from up there!

The clouds provided us with an absolutely beautiful sunset.

These two took direction so well. They are natural models!

It just kept getting better and better! These last two definitely make my “favorites” list.

Guy and Melissa – I had a blast with you guys. Congratulations on your engagement! You are absolutely perfect for one another.

Cory and Vickie: Engagement Shoot

Graham — Thu, 28 May 2009 03:05:00 +0000

Last week Ashley and I rode down to New Haven with Carla to photograph Cory and Vickie for their Engagement Session. These two were a blast, and we had such a great time getting to know them and their little pup Ollie. The light was beautiful at Lighthouse Point Park, and it just kept getting better as the day went on.

Ollie loves these two almost as much as the love each other.

He loves them so much that he chewed all the way through his leash just so he could be near them!

One thing that I love about shooting with Carla is that she sees the beauty in everything… including weeds and trailers…

It challenges me to see the world that way. This is one of my favorites:

After rocking the dandelions, we all headed down to the beach. The sun was perfectly positioned to snag some silhouettes.

Something about these old blue windows on white wood siding was calling to me.

Carla was setting up a shot and I saw this from where I was standing. I love the lighthouse and the bird, and of course the cute couple.

Like I said, the light just kept getting better.

and better

This was my last frame of the day… and quite possibly my favorite.

It was such a joy to get to meet these two and spend the day with them and little Mr. Ollie. Be sure to check out Carla’s shots here and Ashley’s shots here!

Jenn and Rich: Engagement Shoot

Graham — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:00:00 +0000

Last weekend Ashley and I had an engagement session with our August bride and groom, Jenn and Rich. The weather had been crummy all weekend, but then on Sunday the sun broke through and made for a beautiful day. We decided to hit up a few places that we had scoped out. The first stop was this old textile mill down the street from Jenn and Rich’s place. It looked like a backlot straight out of 24.

There were so many colorful accents mixed in with the decaying old brick and concrete.

You can tell these two are so in love!

Ashley pointed out this floating green door and we knew we had to get them here. I love the mid-afternoon shadows here.

Again with the random pops of color!

I love Ashley’s take on this one:

I love this one. Probably one of my favorites of the day:

When we were done at the mill, we headed up to a park that Rich and Jenn new about to finish out the day.

Ashley set this up and snagged this shot. It blows me away. Definitely a favorite:

I’m loving these lovebirds

We had a blast with these two, and we can’t wait to shoot their wedding in August. Thanks Jenn and Rich for an awesome day!

Be sure to check out Ashley’s blog to see more of awesome her shots from the day!