Duet: Jenny and Dashing Boy

Jenny has a lovely little blog where she refers to her husband as Dashing Boy. I enjoy the nickname so much that I can’t seem to break away from using it myself. I was thrilled when she contacted me about doing a session while I was in Utah for my sister’s wedding reception, and even more so when she mentioned that they would like to visit This Is The Place Heritage Park. I’ve seen what a beautiful setting the park is since my sister had her engagement photos done there by my mom and the location has a great variety of settings.

May I present, Jenny and Dashing Boy. Married three years and still ridiculously in love.

These two were both so easy-going and natural in front of the camera.

THAT SHOT!

Jenny told me she had seen the purple flowers and grass shot at Cindy+Paulino’s session (scroll down to the bottom of this post to see for yourself) and would like to try to do something similar with Dashing Boy. Except we couldn’t find a nice grassy spot in the shade to try it with. I proposed lying down in this patch of weeds, and they consented. Now I’m a little unsure which shot I like better. Look at those eyes! (Did I bump them? I can’t remember.)

I always try to get individual shots at my Duet/Engagement sessions. I’m a firm believer that everyone should have a good quality headshot of themself.

This Is The Place is an interesting location to visit during the daytime on Saturdays. Right as we were leaving children and adults dressed as pioneers were walking up the path to start “working” for the day. Volunteers dress as authentically as possible and spend time learning about the people they represent at the post they are assigned. Jenny and Dashing Boy wanted to get a photo in front of The Riter Cabin where Jenny’s mom worked for some time, gardening and acting as a tour guide for curious visitors.

Did I mention that Jenny made that tunic she is wearing? Sewed it herself. I was so impressed when she told me. She also taught me about the Croc ballerina flats and I’ve already ordered myself a pair for my shoots. They’re waterproof, blister-free, don’t require socks, and are perfect for those shoots where I find myself traipsing through the mud and gore to get the perfect shot.

I don’t usually show multiple variations of the same photo (Remember when I used to do SOOC shots? When I catch back up on my workflow I’ll start doing those once again.), but I just can’t decide which one I like better.

With the color you get lovely skin tones and his pretty blue eyes.

But this sepia version really makes his eyes pop. Jenny, what are your thoughts?

Love this set. Natural, spontaneous, genuine emotion is my favorite. Especially genuine laughter.

Speaking of spontaneous, isn’t this the most spontaneous looking kiss? I love motion in my photos and usually dipping is the only way to get it in a kissing shot. These two are cute.

I had such a wonderful time with the two of you, and Jenny it was so wonderful to meet you, one of my “e-friends”, in person. Your love is obviously warm, and real, and simple, in the best way possible.

Simple. Life. Love.  I think I would be blissfully happy with the same thing.

Best,

Jenna