I remember talking to Esther on the phone during our first phone call and she asked me, “do you shoot film?” After I picked up the button that popped off of the shirt on my proud chest, we talked about how she came to the realization after looking at all kinds of photographers, that she was in love with the aesthetic of film photographs. I subtly explained some of the differences in film versus digital and how beautiful film truly is. It was a breath of fresh air to hear from a potential client who had looked at probably hundreds of photos and found herself only wanting a film photographer. (By the way, if you’re wondering, I do still shoot limited amounts of digital)
So fast forward to a couple of weeks ago…Esther, Matt and myself wandered around the beautiful, coastal area of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA to make some engagement photographs…on film. I scouted a couple of spots and found a cool old library, a beautiful outdoor shopping area and Lunada Bay (which I will definitely be taking the family back to for a picnic). I love the laid back pace of Rancho Palos Verdes. The weather was fabulous and of course, Esther and Matt were amazing from the start. I’m getting really excited about their upcoming wedding in Pasadena, CA. Here are some photos from our session together. Enjoy.

Oh, and if you’re into Facebook, I finally crawled out from underneath my little rock and made a business page for Scott Andrew Studio. Check it, like it and leave a nice word or two.