Chattanooga Engagement Session - Mandy & Justin - TRD Photography

I've known Mandy since she did a session with me way back in 2010. Over the years we've become great friends, and had many a lunches planning shoots at Famous Daves here in Chattanooga. I'll never forget the light she had in her eyes when she started telling me about this new guy in her life, Justin. I remember thinking to myself after that first talk that she had definitely found a great guy and a hunch that this one was it for her. Fast forward a few years and I'm honored to have gotten the opportunity to do their engagement session.

Chattanooga - Coolidge Park - Engagement Session - Mandy & Justin - TRD Photography

The day started out as a fall, crisp morning in downtown Chattanooga.

Anyone that knows Mandy, knows she is not serious about three quarters of the time, and Justin told me he hates getting his photo taken with a passion. They quickly got down to just being themselves, and "kind of" forgetting that I was there. Well as much as was possible. :)

After shooting briefly on and around the Choo Choo, and then the Walnut St Bridge, we made our way over into Coolidge Park. The fall colors were almost gone, but we found a few colorful leaves scattered around here and there.

I am so happy for Mandy & Justin. I cannot wait to be a part of their wedding and I wish them a great 2016 and onward into the rest of their lives....

Mandy & Justin - A Film Engagement Session

I first met Mandy back in 2010 when she booked a session with me and she's been one of my best friends since. I was honored when I was booked to do an engagement session with her and her fiance, Justin. In my meeting, she expressed an interest in my film work, so on top of their regular engagement photos, we shot a partial roll of film as well.

Mandy & Justin outside the Choo-Choo. Film Ilford 3200 at 800 ISO - Photo by Ricky Davis of TRD Photography

We began the morning, bright and early, outside of the Chattanooga Choo-Choo. The first place that Justin had told her that he loved her was on a train, so we thought it the perfect place to begin.

Film - Ilford Delta 3200 at 800 ISO - Photo by Ricky Davis of TRD Photography

From the Choo-Choo, we headed towards the Tennessee River and Coolidge Park. After walking across the bridge and dodging joggers and bicycles, we finished up their film photos with the next couple of photographs.

Mandy pulling a Titanic move on solid ground... Film - Ilford Delta 3200 at 800 ISO

Film - Ilford Delta 3200 at 800 ISO - Photo - Ricky Davis of TRD Photography

It was such a pleasure getting to shoot some film with Mandy & Justin, as well as doing the majority of their shoot with digital. Film work and Digital definitely have their own attributes. What I personally love about film is the depth, but also the perfect imperfectness. It's gritty, it's real. I hope to do more film work with couples in the near future. As for Justin & Mandy's other engagement photos, keep an eye out. :)

Chattanooga Engagement Session - Mandy & Justin - TRD Photography

Mandy & Justin - A Journey with Film - TRD Photography

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