jivon & anthony: saratoga engagement session

Posted in: Engagements

May 14 2009

I’m having so much fun with all these engagement sessions. I’ve had the coolest couples to photograph and Jivon and Anthony are no exception here. When chatting with Jivon about an engagement session I suggested we hit up Saratoga Race Course and some downtown action as well. Sure the tracks not open and is a complete mess right now but I had some awesome spots in mind that we could have fun with. I just love shooting at the track. I shot my first engagement session there back in 2003 I think. The old historic buildings are the best, so much character and charm. So take a place like this and throw in an attractive couple like Jivon and Anthony and BOOM!

Enjoy, leave love.
JP

We started up in the clubhouse where the ballers can be found… this is a typical standing room only spot, people will stand in front of these white rails all day hoping to win. Anthony is a clear cut winner here.

Why five? Stay tuned for September 5th 2009.

Anyone who’s been to the track will agree that these guys picked the perfect threads…

I justĀ couldn’tĀ get enough of these seats!

Ok, one more… my favorite one from this series.

On the rail at the winners circle… classic b&w style.

A couple more.

Off to downtown for some casual shots.

Jivon has good taste in time pieces. Oh but that ring sparkles like crazy.

Some of that good light.

Did you seriously think I’d pass a red wall up? Almost “Elario red”

How does the good light get better? Probably my favorite from this series.

and finally the trademark “bling shot” . . . looking forward to September.

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  1. carna (09.9.09) 

    truly brewath taken I would not be able to choose the clients are magnificent

  2. Theresa (05.23.09) 

    All of these pic’s are beautiful ! The lighting and the colors…and of course. the couple are perfect together …..great work again !

  3. Tracey Buyce (05.18.09) 

    Love the second to last image, great light!

  4. Mariesa (05.18.09) 

    Awesome pics. I cannot wait for our September 2009 as well.

  5. Robin (05.16.09) 

    Little Bro-

    Gorgeous.

    Sis

  6. DAVE ; ) (05.15.09) 

    heavy….. Beautiful Lady

  7. Shei (05.15.09) 

    What a beautiful representation of their love! Your ability to capture the moment is absolutely amazing! Jivon you are simply gorgeous…and I *love* the bling picture! =)

  8. Daniella (05.15.09) 

    Gorgeous as always…beautiful couple and wonderful photographer!!

  9. Al Woodard (05.14.09) 

    Awesome use of natural light on the last two shots before the Bling Shot! That sun and the 50mm play very nicely together. Beautiful couple – I can tell you are going to have a killer day with them later this summer.
    Wish I could be there. Peace

  10. Bri (05.14.09) 

    Absolutely GORGEOUS. The light in that last b&w is ridiculous. New blogs make my day :-)

  11. Katie (05.14.09) 

    These are stunning! I can’t wait for our session this Sunday!

  12. Alayne (05.14.09) 

    That couple is just as beautiful as you and Kris Ann. Love the Saratoga scenery also!

  13. JIvon (05.14.09) 

    JP they look amazing! You are incredible. We can’t thank you enough…. see you on 9/5!!

  14. Shannon Thornburg (05.14.09) 

    Gorgeous as always!!! I always love stadium type shots! And seriously… amazing lighting in the last few. You rock =D

  15. Mona (05.14.09) 

    Beautiful couple!!! I love all the engagement shots with costume changes too :)
    With every post I get more excited for November, and a little nervous – everyone knows how to pose really well!!!! :)
    Great job as always :)

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