I love shooting engagement sessions and portraits because I feel a little less pressure and a lot more free to play and experiment. Last year, I got to shoot lots of couples in love, one fabulous photographer friend and an adorable family. Here are my favorite engagement and portrait photos from 2009 -
Melissa Friloux said:
All of these shots are GORGEOUS and GENUIS! I think both you and your husband are amazing and inspirational! If only I could make it for your workshop, too bad I am across the country.... next time hopefully!
(01.06.10 @ 09:53 AM)
Jason Grubb said:
Beautiful work... Love looking at the favorites!
(01.06.10 @ 12:26 PM)
imthiaz houseman said:
some of my favorite from this year. beautiful work!
(01.06.10 @ 04:05 PM)
Darek Jankowiak said:
Your photos are B E A U T I F U L !!!
(01.07.10 @ 03:38 AM)
Dan Speicher said:
Beautiful! LOVE the bike image. So fun. Have a great 2010 Chenin!
(01.07.10 @ 08:07 AM)
Linda Gibney said:
Jessica Claire? By the way let me complement you two on her wedding. Talk about details!!! It was just incredible. If you two get tired of photography you can always be wedding planners. LOL
(01.15.10 @ 03:48 AM)
Well, it's official. I am a Nikon shooter (more on that later) and it was a real pleasure to break in the new gear at Melissa and Brett's engagement session last week. Poor Melissa and Brett sat in horrible traffic and almost didn't make it to their session, but we worked fast and managed to catch the last little bit of gorgeous sunlight. After the sun went down, we headed to a little tree I've admired for a while and set up a sweet little picnic-of-sorts for just a couple more shots. Here are some favorites from Melissa and Brett's engagement session -
To Melissa and Brett: Thanks for a wonderful afternoon! I am so looking forward to next July!
delightfully,
Chenin
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Chenin
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Harmony Loves said:
gorgeous, gorgeous, just gorgeous! I love the props and the beautiful light!
(12.01.09 @ 03:30 PM)
Raquita said:
WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE!!!!
Nikon shooters are few and far between especially among the OC I hear - as always love your work.
(12.01.09 @ 03:43 PM)
Amanda Rae said:
I'm really really happy that I'm not the only that admires trees. I've got my eye on a few right now. I LOVE the lanterns on this one. The Nikon files look great, I'm glad you increased my Nikon curiousity...I'm loving mine too!
(12.01.09 @ 03:46 PM)
Tina Harden said:
Gorgeous Chenin!
(12.01.09 @ 04:33 PM)
imthiaz houseman said:
i love the laterns...and i HAVE to agree with raquita...WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE! can't wait to hear why you made the big switch. you'll love shooting Nikon! :)
(12.01.09 @ 05:02 PM)
jen berry said:
exciting. the nikon tribe is growing. i love it. also can't wait to see why you switched. gorgeous light.
(12.01.09 @ 09:28 PM)
Candice {The Beautiful Mess} said:
i've been a big fan of your work ...but you said NIKON and I got all giddy :)
(12.02.09 @ 05:53 AM)
Monica said:
I Adore this and all of you work! and I'm with the rest NIKON ROCKS :O)
(12.02.09 @ 09:03 AM)
Ali said:
Chenin, I have been following your blog for about a year now, and I am continually inspired by your images! I almost passed out with excitement when I saw that you have switched to Nikon!!! My husband and I are Nikon wedding shooters, and we have recently started wondering if we should switch to Canon (since SO many pros are Canon shooters). BUT, now that your in the Nikon crew, I'm not even thinking about switching!:)
I cannot wait to hear about your reasoning behind the switch.
God Bless,
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(12.02.09 @ 02:03 PM)
laura im said:
these are beautiful! nikon huh? you've got mad skills, and I'm sure regardless of what you use as your weapon of choice, you'll gracefully capture many magical moments. I'm looking forward to the "nikon" story. I actually shoot with both canon and nikon...I'm odd, I guess ;-)
(12.02.09 @ 04:24 PM)
erika said:
Gooooo Nikon!!! Did you accidentally break all your Canon lenses? Isn't that what usually holds people back from switching? =)
(12.02.09 @ 08:05 PM)
melissa said:
love love! and now you can add "expert lantern hanger" to your long list of skillz. :)
(12.02.09 @ 11:27 PM)
jackie g. said:
gorgeous shots...and YEA!! another Nikon shooter! that makes a total of 2 photoblogs i follow (self not included) who shoot Nikon...we need more!! ;)
(12.03.09 @ 08:47 AM)
ajira said:
These are gorgeous. The last one is simply delightful- the light, the tenderness between them, the lanterns, trees, foliage... just delightful.
Can't wait to hear the story behind the switch!
(12.06.09 @ 12:11 PM)
cameron clark| cameron + kelly studio said:
our studio has both nikon and canon. It's a funny thing. I like them both for different reasons
(12.07.09 @ 05:04 PM)
Olivia said:
You may have been rushed, but the shots are still fantastic! Can't wait to see the wedding photos :)
(12.09.09 @ 02:41 PM)
Olivia said:
You may have been rushed, but the shots are still fantastic! Can't wait to see the wedding photos :)
(12.09.09 @ 02:41 PM)
Megan Mooren said:
Hello, I am inquiring about how much you charge for an engagement photo session. thank you!
-Megan
(01.04.10 @ 08:15 AM)
Patti Wallington said:
I really love how your couples connect with each other, as if they were all alone. Great job!
(01.05.10 @ 06:38 PM)
Last week, I headed to Old Town Orange, CA to shoot an engagement session for the lovely Julie and Bill, who are having their wedding at Terranea Resort later this year. When Julie emailed me and asked if I could incorporate their darling dog, Bruce, and Bill's super-sexy Ducati motorcycle, I was pretty excited. I have to say, I have never been one for cars or motorcycles, but Bill's Ducati was beautiful! Of course, Julie and Bill aren't bad either...
A fun shot with Brucie (I love when couples ask me to include their dogs in their engagement sessions) -
I couldn't decide which of these photos I liked best, so here's all three! -
One more with the bike -
And a couple more portraits of Julie and Bill -
To Julie and Bill (and Bruce) - Thank for a lovely afternoon and the delicious lemonade :)
delightfully,
Chenin
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Chenin
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Monica Hodges said:
Wow - these are beautiful!!! Definitely an inspiration to a budding photographer! I love the last one best!!
(09.15.09 @ 02:44 PM)
julie said:
thank yOu chenin! the photos are so lovely.. we're so happy.
and brucie is quite photogenic!!!
(09.15.09 @ 10:40 PM)
shannon said:
these are stunning. such amazing light and a wonderful romantic feel!
(09.16.09 @ 11:27 AM)
candice brooke said:
Love it! The motorcycle photos are sooo cute! they are probably so happy. xoxoxo
(09.16.09 @ 07:07 PM)
candice brooke said:
Love it! The motorcycle photos are sooo cute! they look so happy! xoxoxo
(09.16.09 @ 07:07 PM)
Carrie said:
Adam doesn't normally care for wedding/engagement photos, but he'll love these!
(09.17.09 @ 04:23 AM)
R. J. Kern said:
A sign. A dog. A motorcycle. The props alone illustrate what a cool couple you photographed. Your images bring it all together. You stay classy, Chenin Boutwell!
(09.17.09 @ 02:10 PM)
Rob Carrillo said:
Julie and Bill look awesome, of course, but I love it that they wanted Bruce and the Ducati in the pix. Truly fabulous!
(09.19.09 @ 12:59 PM)
elizabeth archibong said:
lovely engagement photographyengagement shots!! I especially love the last two...
(09.19.09 @ 06:34 PM)
wedding napkin said:
These two look perfect together. Best wishes to this couple!
(05.12.10 @ 02:47 AM)
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of shooting Grace and Richard's engagement portraits in downtown Orange, CA. It was a great get-to-know you session before their big day this October in Los Angeles, CA! Here are some quick favorites from Monday!
To Grace and Richard: thanks for a lovely afternoon!
delightfully,
Chenin
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To Grace and Richard: thanks for a lovely afternoon!
delightfully,
Chenin
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Trude said:
Looks like you guys walked all over old town Orange! Love the shots on the steps at Chapman. Such a sweet series of photos! :)
(08.20.09 @ 03:37 PM)
grace said:
thank you for the beautiful pictures! =)
(08.21.09 @ 08:02 AM)
Deyla Huss Photography said:
Lovvvvvve these!!! They are so sweet! great shots Chenin!
(08.21.09 @ 10:08 AM)
Liz McNeil said:
Love your pictures. I would love to know where she got her grey dress....LOVE IT!
(09.01.09 @ 12:01 PM)
Melissa with Soul Mates Photo said:
I went to chapman, so these really caught me off guard. thanks for sharing your wonderful work and at the same time allowing me to smile at my "good 'ole days" :)
(09.05.09 @ 10:38 AM)
Last weekend I made my way to San Francisco for a couple of shoots. First up - the delightful Nenita and Steve, who came bearing smiles and adorable baby gifts! This sweet couple made my (and Max's!) day with their warm, generous spirits. Here are a few favorites from their session...
To Nenita and Steve: you two are wonderful :)
delightfully,
Chenin
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Chenin
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Lisa Love in Madison, Alabama said:
They look so happy and you captured their love beautifully! =)
(07.07.09 @ 07:40 PM)
kim said:
thank you for sharing all your beautiful people and loving images with us. you are too snappin' sweet!
(07.08.09 @ 01:13 PM)