One of the things Allie and I love to do with our clients is to send them a Getting to Know You (GTKY) Questionnaire in which we ask them all sorts of personal questions about their hobbies, likes and dislikes and little things about each other. The primary reason we do this is simple: we want to get to know our clients better because we love what we do and we love our clients! When we receive the responses, Allie and I go over the entries and then begin to brainstorm ideas for their engagement shoot.
This is important with David and Melissa. When we initially spoke with these two about their engagement, they wanted to shoot somewhere in nature, or by the beach. When Allie and I reviewed the GTKY responses, Melissa mentioned that David’s most proud accomplishment was that he was getting his pilot’s license. So, I suggested an airport theme, and they JUMPED at the idea! Especially when you consider that they are are also avid travelers and have lived abroad frequently for months at a time. (another questionnaire tidbit). I couldn’t imagine a better environment for these two than the Santa Monica Airport!
But, how the heck were we going to get access?? Luckily our groom was one of those few people who can sell ice to Eskimos. On the day of our shoot, he actually drove around the airport and walked into random buildings, asking anyone who was around if he could shoot his engagement photos in a hangar or on the tarmac. And would you believe it, several people HAPPILY obliged. By the time Allie and I arrived, the red carpet was rolled out and we were on a first name basis with the proprietors! HAHA!
Melissa and David, Allie and I genuinely had such a blast with you guys. We can’t wait for you to see these pictures and we can’t wait to travel with you to Mexico to photograph your beautiful wedding next year!
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Jay Studio Photography - i love the wide shot between the white buildings!
Amy Shea - AMAZING!!! Beautiful photos of a beautiful couple inside and out. So happy for you guys!
Laura Potts - I would tell you that I think U R the BOMB- but I think you already know it !!!! Great shoot!! Miss you guys!