Ajita's Mock-Bridal portraits

So, I'm originally from Boston and bridal portraits are not as common up North as they are down here in Houston. Since several people have asked me about bridal portraits, I decided to find a few models on Model Mayhem to pose for me so that I can practice shooting bridal portraits and become better at them. Here are a set of mock Indian bridal portraits with model (and doctor!) Ajita :) If you have any pose suggestions, I would love to hear them!

 

Rachel & Jerry's Hermann Park Mock-Engagement Session

I set up a mock engagement shoot with models Rachel Caudill & Jerry Raines a few days ago to test out a new lens. I normally don't like doing any kind of couple's session with people that have no romantic interest in each other whatsoever, but I was pleasantly surprised by the energy and professionalism between Rachel & Jerry. Rachel even brought a fake engagement ring for the shoot! Also, the new lens is awesome!

 

Wright Family Portraits

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from my family portrait shoot with Sanam, Alex, and baby Aiden! It has been so much fun watching him grow this year. Isn't he so cute??

 

 

  

 

 

Pedram & Carmel | Rock the dress!

People have asked me several times where we did this photo shoot, and unfortunately, I can never give a clear answer. A day before the shoot, I asked Pedram & Carmel where they wanted to do these pictures. Pedram mentioned that after he appealed his speeding ticket, he was driving around some of the "rougher" areas in Downtown Houston, and happened to drive by this area. I'm usually up for anything, so I said yes. When we first pulled in, all I saw were lots of homeless people in a polluted park and an old railroad track. However, after a few minutes of walking around, I saw exactly what he picked that spot! 

 

Mykeri & Eric's Hermann Park Engagement Session

I met Mykeri and Eric this weekend to take their engagement photos in Hermann Park. If I had to choose one word to describe them as a couple, it would definitely be "passion". The way that they look each other reflects the type of passion that you only really see in movies and I didn't even really need to pose them much! Enjoy :)

To schedule an engagement session, please contact me directly at sanam@sanamzaerphotography.com!

Rachell & Justin | Engaged!

Rachell & Justin picked Market Square Park for their engagement shoot because it's a dog park and they were originally planning to bring their dogs with them. They didn't end up bringing the dogs, but we kept the location. I'm so glad we did because this park had so many colors and textures to work with and I probably would have never found it if Rachell didn't suggest it! On top of that, Rachell brought some fun props for us to work with, which made the shoot much more personal. Can't wait to see the personal touches at their wedding next year!