While driving through my hometown with my youngest brother last week, I spotted a red wall glowing in the afternoon sun. This turned out to be the perfect backdrop for several of his wedding photos. (Nevermind it was on the side of a bar.) We had been en route to a different location for his photos, but this deserved a quick stop. By the time I returned with the bride a couple of hours later, the sun wasn’t shining on it anymore, but the color was still a good contrast with her flowers and dress.
I love these urban backdrops. They’re different and fun and work well with portraits when I’m looking for something unique. I’m also including a couple of examples of portraits taken in Washington.
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Thanks, everyone! I’m actually making a list of all the best urban backdrops in my area so I can give people some creative, unquie options for portraits.
You’re really good at photographing people too!
I really like those backdrops and you found them perfectly. The portraits are beautiful!
I agree with the above… lovely portraits.
The backgrounds are good, and you did a great job with the people. Posed, but not too much so. Definitely better than standard wedding shots.
Excellent compositions. Very effective use of backgrounds. The first one could be used as an ad for men’s formal wear.
I am really liking the different textures of the walls.