Couples Valentine's Day Banquet

I had a blast this last weekend going to the Couples Valentine's Banquet at my church. There were roughly 10 couples that attended, and it was my job to shoot a lot of pictures. I'm only going to show you a few of my favorites that I had the opportunity to take.

 

 

The first couple I am showing you is my Pastor and his wife. Morgan and Dorthea. Both of them are wonderful people, and he is a great Pastor.

 

They were a lot of fun shooting, as I learned they had never had their photo done professionally before until that night. They are newly wed couple of four years. So it was an opportunity for them as well as me!

 

They had the night all decked out with a violin player, who played soft music. Everyone complimented the chef, who was from our Downtown location, as our church has several locations.

 

It was wonderful being able to hear the person next to you talking, without all the loud music and people that are usually gathered at an expensive restaurant. That's what folks complimented them for the most about the entire evening.

 

In between the dinner and the speakers, we had picture time! This is where the fun really began, as my mom helped me with some of the photo props. If anyone knows my mom, you know she doesn't do anything half-heartily, it just isn't her style.

 

She allowed me to use her boa's and hats that she has collected over the years in different places. Then, we got from Joann's Craft Store, some of the head band things that wobble with hearts and things on them. It was too cute. Here's a picture of my mom and dad, as they allowed me the opportunity to play with the settings and lighting before it all began. We did notice one thing through that process, we didn't like the red background, and found the white walls to be more appropriate. Take a look--

 



 





What we ended up doing for the backdrop was to add some red heart balloons, and that created our background. The rest was up to the folks getting the pictures. We used a pink tablecloth to cover the chair.

 

When the break time was done, they played a not-so-newly wed game. It was hilarious to see which couple wasn't so certain of the answers. I somewhat wished I had taken some more pictures of the program itself, but it's ok, that I didn't as well.

 

So now, I'm going to show you a few of my favorite photos of the ones I had the opportunity to shoot.

 

 

See all the cool props?

 

Yes, we even had props for the men too!

 



 

 

These folks were a lot of fun to practice my photography with. Some of them really got into using the props, while others, declined. But all in all a great night for everyone!

 

 

Next week, I'll be doing some shooting at a concert on the Westside of Jacksonville. Watch for those pictures coming soon.....Until Next Time....Enjoy!