2 discoveries from my optometrist trip this morning. 1. I need new glasses 2. The crotch of my bike gear isn't as waterproof as I'd like.
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Iris & Matt | Engagement Portraits | Argyle Stairs, The Rocks, Sydney
Some reprieve from the recent Sydney rain brought out the crowds around The Rocks area whilst we were shooting some portraits with this lovely engaged couple, Iris & Matt. We had chosen the Argyle Stairs for the shoot, a well known historic site with a mix of old and new architecture in the background.
The stairs are also on the main pedestrian route from The Rocks to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and we experienced a steady stream of traffic, grabbing shots when we could. Iris and Matt were great about the constant interruptions and shared a laugh with the tourists, locals, treasure hunters and pub crawlers as they walked by!
Sydney blessed us with dry weather for the shoot, but the high-level overcast skies made for some fairly flat light which was countered by bringing out the softbox and a 580EXII flash remotely triggered using the always reliable and constantly impressive PocketWizard FlexTT5. I must thank my assistant-for-the-day Sally (who happens to also be my beautiful wife) without whom the photographs wouldn’t have had the pop that they have.
As always, you’ll find more images from this shoot in the clients area on our website, www.hargreavesphotography.com.au.
