This is my good friend Michel, and the love of his life Christa. They were driving me to a spot they found that had a view of Los Angeles – to help us live out my vision for their engagement shoot. As we drove through this tunnel I saw the way the light was going OFF at just the right angle, and I asked, “So. Are we down for doing something in the tunnel?” And I found out that Michel had wanted to shoot in the tunnel, but thought it might be weird to ask, and I had wanted to shoot in the tunnel, but thought it might be weird to ask. (I almost didn’t ask.)
Guess I just learned (again) – IF YOU ARE REALLY FEELING IT, whatever it is, IT IS NEVER WEIRD TO ASK.
xo
Tara
amen sista friend. weeerd. :)
Love that you do what you feel and it’s always right and beautiful! That tunnel photo is amazing.
now you will dominate the tunnel photography market!
all kidding aside, your love of light and their love of each other are huge.
weird…personable. sometimes it doesn’t seem like there is a difference!
These are beautiful
Oh my, that is gorgeous!
love.
I couldn’t agree more. Sometimes the weirdest ideas turn out to be the loveliest memories.
Absolutely beautiful!!!
that’s LA?! soo pretty!
Being on the lovely receiving end of this deal I can truly agree that it doesn’t hurt to ask!!!
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
it’s a fantastic shot. yes, you should always ask, as my mom says, you already have the no, worst case scenario you are right back there
Yum, the first shot reminds me of chocolate. The light is smooth, rich, velvety, and delicious.
Yummy & warm. Very unique shot.
oh … sigh … love that light …
we’ve missed you tara. hope everything’s ok …
“You are my sunshine. My only sunshine. You make me happy, When skies are grey. You’ll never know Dear how much i love you…” – Wonderfull Shot!!!
Those photographs are gorgeous!
completely took my breath away. wow. amazing. yummy.
Breathtaking pictures!
omg, those shots are amazing Tara!
that is something i am learning more + more of each day…that what i find weird or uncomfortable is never as bad as i had imagined. those images are beautiful…moody in a positive way, full of love + gorgeous light.
GORGEOUS!!!
Oh Tara, these are beautiful, made me cry, my little boy is getting married!!! Christa is and always has been the girl of our dreams, what a perfect couple!! Can’t wait to see the rest of this awesome shoot!! Thanks for all of your beautiful work and the love and passion that is so obvious in it!
Beautiful! Thank god you asked, it would have been sad if you would have missed such an amazing shot.
These are beautiful Tara! I don’t normally leave comments, but I just had to for this post. Good thing you asked & a good little reminder for all of us :)
gorgeous. i love seeing shots that are a little out or the “norm” for you. :)
It’s beautiful !!…the right time the right place…you had the perfect feeling for the perfect photo !
Beautiful light, beautiful shot. So glad you asked.
love the message here! i didn’t do that on my wedding day with an industrial door in an alley and it is my only photo regret. wish i had!
I realize that on shoots more than anywhere else in my life and it SO true :)
Ok, I don’t EVER (ever, ever) comment, even though I’ve been a follower for years- but I feel compelled- that first photo is AMAZING!!! Best I’ve seen of all the sites I follow, and I felt driven to say something. AWESOMENESS!!! You should feel fantastic about capturing this moment!
these are Gorgeous!!! I guess i don’t feel weird asking you this but, where in LA is this tunnel???!!! its freaking awesome!
Wow! Gorgeous!!
I love how your photos look REAL! So many photogs make ghost people with super-popped surroundings, which are fun, but not REAL. I like REAL.
…BEAUTIFUL!
love these! incredible, tara!
Beautiful light. I can’t wait for spring and summer to arrive where I live!
Beautiful portraits, great story, thanks for sharing!
So right. It really is never too weird to ask. Love this today. Thank you xo
I love the shots! So so perfect.
Agreed! Some of my favorite shots are from those ‘unexpected’ moments. beautiful!
That’s an amazing photo. A piece of art. One I could stare at over and over and find something new and inspiring every time. Wow.
Shari xo
These are brilliant, gorgeous photos. Wow. So beautiful.