Couple Portrait Session at Abandoned Building

I had an amazing time photographing a couples portrait session at an abandoned building in Southern California near Lake Elsinore.  I have known Brenda and Jimmy for several years now and was so excited when they presented me with this great opportunity. Through a series of wonderful events we got special permission by the grounds keepers to photograph in this well maintained old building.  Because of the historical significance, this lake front property can not be torn down.

I came prepared for the low lighting situation inside, and ended up with some every 'edgy' hard shadow images that are very non-traditional.  The walls throughout the building were all very different and even a little creepy in some places.

* The drapes and wall paper from the 50's-60's is still standing! I brought the other items in the photo... I have a good sized collection of random props : ) *

After we had spent a good couple hours inside photographing and exploring the home we moved out for the 'softer' traditional type portraits, still keeping with the vintage look. These were some of my absolute favorites, and by the end of the day they were so relaxed and really started to enjoy themselves and joke around quite a bit. Being relaxed in front of the camera always makes for the best photographs, it just takes some time to get use to it and 'act natural'

.I Love Flowers.

.She's worth the wait.

I had a great time! and if you know me or follow my blog, I am a big fan of sets, props and themes.  I prefer to have tons of props and a game plan not just walk about snapping away. That's why I try to get to know my clients ahead of time. This was an amazing location that I hope to take another daring couple to explore the other parts of the mansion.