An intimate pillow fight enagement session with Cory & Diana (part 1 of 2)

I remembered asking Cory & Diana: “How would you describe your relationship? At a coffee shop, Cory and Diana turned their eyes to each other and smiled. Diana responded: “we fight.. “, she smiled “a love/hate relationship.” Instead of a relationship involves rainbow, smelling roses and riding unicorn, I absolutely loved the candid and genuine answer. Real people, like you and me.

Driving home I couldn’t stop thinking about this beautiful couple, as much as it was our first time meeting each other, I couldn’t help but started to brainstorm the ideas for an engagement session for Cory & Diana that symbolizes their relationship.

Lo and behold, I will be shooting their wedding in August!

My excitement in presenting this pillow fight engagement idea was like a kid that was so proud of his drawing and couldn’t wait to show his mom — I was that kid. Yes, a shoot like this required lots of prep work, but I am so glad that we were able to tailor something genuinely just for Cory & Diana.

EQUIPMENT USED
Contax 645 Planar T* 80mm f/2
Fuji Pro400h

Canon 5DmkIII
Canon 50mm/1.2
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L

Scans: Richard Photo Lab

Assistant
Many thanks to my wife Ellie & our beloved assistant George