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Best of Ring Shots 2018 | Business

Best of Ring Shots 2018 | Business

At first it feels a little strange to devote an entire blog post to rings, but these are some of my favorite pictures to take! When I entered the Shoot & Share contest last year, I was surprised to see so many of my ring shots land in the top categories - I had no idea I was even that good at it! I still have so much to learn, but this part of an engagement session or wedding, more than any other, gets my creative juices flowing. I have nobody to pose and no instructions to give, yet I need to make that ring look unique and, when I can, add meaning to the picture for the couples.

Can I just say, too, that it’s hard to nail a ring shot? You wouldn’t know it if you aren’t a photographer, but getting the focus perfect is a challenge, especially when you’re outside and the wind is blowing - and when you’re on a tight schedule! So it’s with a little bit of pride that I present some of my favorite ring shots of the year - and oh man am I excited for what’s to come in 2019!

Best of 2015: Rings | Business

Best of 2015: Rings | Business

I have a confession: I did something kind of silly. Last year I invest in the 105mm macro, which I pull out for approximately 5-10 minutes during weddings and engagements. And let’s just say…it was a pretty big investment. This year, I wanted to make sure the lens was worth what I paid – so I worked on getting killer ring shots first to serve my brides and grooms, and then to push myself creatively!

What happened was fantastic for me and for my couples. With each engagement session or wedding, I continued to find new places for the rings – my absolute favorite this year has been the shots in tulle. Scroll down to see what I mean! So without further ado, here is some eye candy…and a whole lot of justification for buying that lens ;)