Friday I did an engagement shoot for my friends Mel & Chris. I’ve driven past this spot a few times and I’ve pictured this shoot, but didn’t think it will turn out so great! I have to confess this is my favourite couple shoot so far. It was so easy to photograph them, because they were so relaxed. The cloudy sky made everything perfect. I believe overcast weather is God’s massive soft box. Just love it!

I’ve been meaning to shoot video clips with my new canon 5D, but never seem to have the time to work it in. Here I did my first experiment. Now please remember I’m not a videographer or a video editor and this is my first attempt to creating such a combination. But with only the on board mic and no tripod I think this is pretty good. (You’ll even hear a cow in the background) I shot this shoot with only my 24-70mm 2.8F on my canon 5D Mark 2.

Then I have one confession…I did use Taylor Swift’s new song Love Song in the movie. I hope she loves the photos so much she wouldn’t have a problem with it…

Mel & Chris (engagement shoot) from Christine Meintjes on Vimeo.

A photo blog post as well as the stunning BW preset I used will follow.