Join me in revisiting a delightful morning at Rockwood Hall State Park, where Nicole & Joe’s engagement session unfolded with laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. Their genuine connection and playful dance to Blink 182’s “First Date” painted a picture of a love story that’s as tender as it is joyful. If you’re dreaming of capturing your love in a frame, I’m here with open arms and a ready camera.
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Unveiling NYC Free Film Engagement Sessions Giveaway: Celebrate Love with Nostalgia!
With a heart swelling with excitement and gratitude, I’m ecstatic to announce a giveaway that intertwines love, nostalgia, and the magic of New York City (NYC): A Free Film Engagement Session Giveaway!
Why Film Photography? A Nostalgic Affair:
Film photography exudes a timeless, irresistible charm, offering a tangible piece of memory with each shot. In today’s digital era, film brings back the romance of anticipating each developed frame, providing a unique, nostalgic experience to treasure.
Giving Back with Gratitude: Free Engagement Sessions:
This giveaway is my heartfelt thank you to the inspiring NYC community that has continuously supported my journey as a wedding photographer. Each month, for the next six months, a lucky couple will enjoy a free engagement session, celebrating their love through the vintage allure of film photography.
How to Participate in NYC’s Film Engagement Session Giveaway:
Entering is a breeze! Simply drop a Direct Message (DM) on instagram (@rich_photo_video) or fill out my inquiry form sharing your interest in an engagement session. Your love, set against the iconic NYC skyline, deserves to be captured in the authentic, timeless medium of film.
NYC Exclusive: Crafting Memories in The Big Apple:
Crafted exclusively for New York couples, these engagement sessions are designed to reflect the city’s vibrant energy and romantic ambiance. If NYC is the backdrop of your love story, don’t miss this chance to snag a session that's both free and uniquely yours!
Anticipating the delightful love stories unfolding in the coming months, this Film Engagement Session Giveaway is all about celebrating love, nostalgia, and the undeniable energy of New York City. Send those DMs and let’s embark on a journey crafting beautiful, film-captured memories together!
Amanda & Rich's Engagement Session | Longwood Gardens
Angela and Brandon's Engagement Session at Pine Lake Park, NJ
Simple and Beautiful | A Pine Lake Park Engagement Session | Richard J Nieves Photography
One of the skills you must have as a wedding photographer is the ability to guide a pose from clients that is authentic and characteristic of them and their relationship.
I’d say it’s honestly the most difficult tasks as a photographer, especially a wedding photographer who works with different people on a regular basis.
You want to show and celebrate the couple’s love for each other and show their viewers that this couple absolutely loves each other.
How do you do that?
What I do is set my expectations. Essentially, I completely demolish them going into a session. I immediately have stories in my head, as I work my couples, that I want to see. I’m driven by cinema. I turn their session into a short film and I figure out the way the story is going to go through photography. The story is of the couple just being together. Loving each other as only they know how.
Simple and beautiful. How do I convey a simple and beautiful rendition of their love through my eyes?
Those are the thoughts and roads my mind goes through as I’m working with couples.
Maggie and Kevin's Engagement Session
Karina and Zach's Engagement Session | Sandy Hook, NJ
For engagement sessions, I recommend my couple’s choose a place that means something to them. I want the place to help jog memories they enjoy and that will allow us to build up those feelings as we photograph together.
Karina and Zach chose Sandy Hook because it was the location of their first date. It was a great choice.
It was my first time going there. I was truly in awe at how serene it was at the time.
FYI if you want to get into the beach area we were in, you need to pay $20. They take cash, card, and contactless payment!