On a clear, overcast day in Brooklyn Bridge Park, I had the pleasure of photographing a Michael and his partner along the iconic waterfront and in the surrounding areas. Despite some initial shyness on their part, my own understanding of being reserved allowed me to create a comfortable environment, coaxing them to open up and express themselves freely. With gentle encouragement, they soon relaxed into each other's embrace, displaying genuine affection and happiness.

As the session unfolded, their transformation from timid to carefree was evident, resulting in a memorable collection of photographs capturing their love and connection.

Here are some of my favorite images from this shoot (click/tap to view full size and un-cropped):

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All images in this blog post were shot on a Nikon D850 using a variety of lenses, and all individually post-processed in Adobe Lightroom using custom-built presets.

Jinnifer Douglass is a full-time freelance photographer based in NYC, shooting for both individuals and brands such as Google, Sotheby’s, Uber, Make Up For Ever, Squarespace, and more! Specializing in portraits, food, and special events, she works to make every piece of your social and website content ‘Insta-worthy’ with high resolution, full-frame DSLR photography and expert Lightroom editing. Interested in chatting? Leave a comment below, or send an email to info@jinyc-photo.com!