no, i'm not just looking around the room and saying i love glass. i love glass! especially the kind that's in my 85mm 1.2 lens.
it became my favorite the day i added it to my bag. photographers, if you have one, you know what i mean. if you don't have one, get one. rent it, buy it, enter a drawing for it, trade a kidney for it. whatever you have to do, try it.
it is amazing what you can do with a fine piece of glass.
before i go any further i will show a little compasion by saying, if your name is aaron you should probably look away at this point. sorry buddy.
as i am working my way through pending files i finished these up and thought i would share. enjoy.
last chance aaron. :)
I try not to covet...but I love it!
ReplyDeletelol! :)
YUMMY! SO pretty!
ReplyDeleteNot even funny how beautiful those images are! They look like they belong in a magazine. Top notch:)
ReplyDeletemmm I'm drooling.........I never really needed that kidney...
ReplyDeleteYea man that's a sweet lens. I rented one once and LOVED it! Great shots by the way :)
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are so beautiful!!! I'm sure the glass had something to do with it but your photography rocks!!!
WOW! Crisp, smooth! WOW!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS..take me, Jesus, take me now!!!!! These photos are off the freaking hook stunning. Honestly, no wonder you think you're so high above me - because you ARE!!!!!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe we're BFF with magazine photographers because THAT is what you guys look like here - the most high quality EVER.
These are ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Honestly, one of the best I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteWow... *mouth wide open*
ok, so i'm considering selling a kidney for that 85mm and because you've just confirmed that it might be worth it!
ReplyDeleteThese are beyond words. Better that HD tv, that's how clear they are!
holy sweet moses, you have some mad skills my friend. I just got my 85 1.2 not too long ago and absolutely love it.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!! Yes the 85 1.2 is sweet, but it isn't snapping the pictures!! WOWWEEEE!!! These are incredible! Make me look like that!
ReplyDeleteSeriously DAVID! this is some of your best work yet!!!!!!!!! skin tones are primo!
ReplyDelete-mark Brooke
p.s. see you day after tomorrow!
All stunning. Your pictures are just unreal. I want to get married again and hire ya'll! Make me a supermodel :)
ReplyDeleteseriously! i LOVE that lens!! i almost never take it off my camera. and when ppl ask me for lens recommendations, i only want to recommend that one, except i feel bad b/c i know it costs a pretty penny.
ReplyDeletegreat pics, btw! i'm finally getting around to editing some of mine from the shoot.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous, gor...... Seriously. Gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't know anything about the glass, but the pictures are beautiful!!! Not to mention, you have some beautiful models! Can you make me look like that?!
ReplyDeleteWhich magazine will I soon be seeing these featured in? They are amazing-wowee!
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness!!! Had to comment on these.
ReplyDeleteCan these pictures be any more GORGEOUS!?!?!
I agree you need to submit these to a magazine.
These look like high end fashion ads! Wow is right!
Beautiful work as always.
DUDE!! THESE BEAUTIES HAVE TO BE STOKED WITH THESE SHOTS! EPIC SHOTS DUDE, EPIC!
ReplyDeleteDavid, Kim, April & Rain. I'm so hiring you guys!! Does your poochie Kona shoot too?! ha-ha!!
ReplyDeleteThese are just fabulous and definitely belong in a magazine! I'll be waiting patiently for the issues :o}
*~~~Linda~~~*
Man...these are Ridiculously awesome dude!! Yes...the 85 1.2 is a precious piece of glass one of my favorites as well. Thanks for braggin on it...its well deserved!! :) Fantastic work man.
ReplyDeleteAprRos/Sys: Just became self aware. I think it is my job to destroy you at taking Trash the Dress pictures.
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Its not the glass, its the photographer! :)
ReplyDeleteI. LOVE. THEM. ALL. Seriously, these are off the hook! I love them!
ReplyDeleteAdd me to the these should be in a magazine!! Stunning, stunning images.
ReplyDeleteSara <3
I was directed here by a bride you photographed named Teegan. I am just IN LOVE with your style! I'm not getting married till next year, but I will definitely contact you when I'm ready to hire you. I have another friend getting married this October in Houston. She has a photographer in mind, but if you'll travel I'll let her know.
ReplyDeleteTalk with you soon!
Heather Leivas
WOW!!!!!! These are fantastic!!!!!! The light is just amazing as well. L glass is yummy but you still have to know how to rock it and you certainly do!!
ReplyDeletePoor aaron! :-(
ReplyDeleteOk on with the glass...Holy Shat! These are incredible! I can't believe the crispness. I had to scroll through twice just to believe my eyes. WOWzers!!!!
I'm totally loving the pink parasol too. The combo of the blue sky, the brunette model and the pp.
I hope you two have a wonderful weekend!
hey! i left a comment last night! did you guys not approve it?
ReplyDeletedrooling here...over the glass AND the images!
i agree with aaron. it's not the glass, it's the photographer(s)!
Love the 85!!! Fab job on these!!! You are so awesome!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou might have just convinced me. i thought my next hit was going to be the 50 1.2, but your buttery soft, wickedly sharp images may have just changed where i am going to spend my cash... shoot.
ReplyDeleteOMG - this is making me sick(in a good way)... I can't take the super sharp beauty of these images! Simply Gorgeous! I want
ReplyDeletethat glass too.
sooo...the 85 1.2 is definitely my FAVORITE lens!! :) (besides of course the "phantom" 50 1.0....that I actually get to use often ;) )
ReplyDeleteI have a few short lenses, a macro, and a fisheye and such, and i rent what i need normally...but I think the 85 is going to be my first super-sweet baby. it will compliment my new mark III quite nicely I think!
hope your family is doing well david! :) let me know if i can come shoot with you sometime soon!!!
~b
WOW! These are gorgeous! I love the 5th one! Great work
ReplyDeleteLong time looker, first time poster! Very pretty images, very crisp, I love it.
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beautiful.
ReplyDeletesuper sharp!
it's definitely not just the glass,you have to know how to work it...and these are proof!
Great images!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful background in those first several pictures... do you mind sharing where those were taken?
Myself, I've never been a huge fan of the 85 1.2, maybe if I was a ff shooter?
Oh my gosh, I think you're about to break a comment record of some sort!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing so how can we not say so. Great job on making these images bold - yet serene. You've inspired me to finish going through my Salton Sea images too.
Yer the man!
-E
unbelievable! take my picture please!!! :O)
ReplyDeletei just had to say my word verification was tirdz! haha. sorry.
Just wanted you to know I gave you a shout out on my blog!
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I've only heard great things about that lens. Mmmmm, maybe my big purchase this year.
ReplyDeleteYou're images are stunning!
Wow, these are absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeletethese are breathtaking. Sharp and look at the baby soft skin feel they have.
ReplyDeletefreaking awesome. these are just ridiculous in the best possible way. it was so great to meet you today, and looking forward to the workshop in vegas to hang out more! hope your fam had fun at disneyland too :)
ReplyDeletesoooo insane! it was so good to meet you yesterday. your work is so inspiring. cant wait to see you again soon. -Aaron
ReplyDeletemmm....glass is good!! Seriously, great photos!
ReplyDeleteOh stop, it's not the lens, it's the photographer!!! Okay, next time I see you have that 20 ready. hee hee. Seriously, one word.... YUMALISHOUS!
ReplyDeleteUh, wow.
ReplyDeleteI hardly think its the glass though...you guys ROCK!!
Okay, the one with the blond sitting on the sand looks like it came straight out of some high-end Fashion Wedding Magazine!!! AMAZING!
Ummmm...could these be any more gorgeous?! Love your comp and color is incredible! These are just stunning!
ReplyDeleteLeesa
Simply amazing images! Stunning stuff! Was that done with available light or did you use a reflector or lights? I guess the white sand kicked up a good bit of light as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Scott
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YOUR work is really at the TOP! I am impressed. Really, I cannot believe how many fantastic shots you got and how beautiful they look with your touch. You have a new fan. I want to do one of my rain-cancelled projects with you exclusively. No more of this group thing I think. When you find someone with this kind of talent, you don't need the numbers.
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Marqui
MARQUI ARTISTRY
ExQuisite MakeUp Design
www.MARQUIARTISTRY.com
gooooorrrrgeous! nice work david (and david's 85 1.2 lens) hehe.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful piece of glass and so are these images!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing the results you can get when you set your camera to the little green box.
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DAYUM!
ReplyDeleteWOW!
GORGEOUS!
UNBELIEVABLE!
They say if you type in all caps that you are yelling those words. Well I am! ;)
You're hired! I was directed here by Sarah. I am so serious too! As soon as I get my fiances date approval. I just can't believe pictures could look so fabulous. I just love the look of these so naturally beuatiful.
ReplyDeleteCan you make men look this good! hehe ;)
Marianne Juarez
Um, I don't have any more to say---everyone has said it already!! WOW these shots are amazing!!! amazing job!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Images David, my next purchase will be the 85 mm....
ReplyDeleteDenise Neufeld Photography
Ooooh...soooo beautiful! These images are so fresh, crisp, and clean...just the way I like 'em! I've always been curious about the 1.2, and while I don't doubt that I'd love it, I always hear differing opinions on it. Anyway, if I had the dinero, I'd so buy it tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely FABULOUS! I love the coloring in these photos.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for the comment on my blog!
Your work is amazing!
Neysa
Unbelievably stunning work!
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is awesome love it but they all rock. Love checking your blog allways something new and fresh.
ReplyDeletedude 63 comments way to go!
Hi David and Kimi - Just got back from vacation so I am getting back to my blog stalking. Great work as always! - Mark
ReplyDeletethose are awesome.. wow.. what can I say
ReplyDeleteDavid, I love the images and that lens. those pictures are SWEET.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I was wondering if you have had any problems with the focusing. Ours is as slow as a tank for some reason. When locked in though, it is amazing.
I love this set! The colors are so clear and bright. You have a great style... I can't wait to see more!
ReplyDeleteThose are AMAZING! And...I want that lense! :)
ReplyDeleteOH wow......just wow! Those are ALL so sharp and gorgeous!
ReplyDelete(I'm dying to have that lens too. LOL!)
Can you squeeze another comment on here superstar! LOL It was good to see ya on Sunday, missed you Kim, I understand Mickey takes priority;).
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you come back with from Vegas. :)
Freaking AMAZING! You ROCK!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely stunning. Nothing short of perfection. Amazing x500.
ReplyDeleteAlright! ALRIGHT! I will so try to stop drooling now.
ReplyDeleteCheerio
-Melissa E Earle
PS 76th comment I am? Must say...most impressive ;) (how much did you pay everyone else! I think I need to get in on that pot of cash too lol)
Uh holy crap! These are off the hook!
ReplyDeleteWOW. These are AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteUm, did I mention how amazing these shots are?
Okay, let me say it again. AMAZING!!!
How 'bout sharing some tips on those awesome shots?! =) haha. Awesome work!
ReplyDeleteOne word: ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteAye My LORD... What cover are you shootin for! LOVES THESE! Fricken Phenom.
ReplyDeletewow. these have to be one of the - if not - THE best sets of images from a session i have ever seen... i am very humbled and impressed! i've shown this particular set to a few friends and their jaws just dropped.. i said... "i had the same reaction"...
ReplyDeleteoh, my, GOSH these are ridiculous! i love them! your lighting is so cool too, are you using a diffuser or anything?
ReplyDeleteI'm drooling! Love these and can't wait to get a new lens!
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