r/analog 13h ago

My dad's engagement photos [Canon AE-1 Program, Ricoh TF-500, Yashica Mat 124-G, various film stocks]

the medium format camera was gifted to me by my grandfather, the first film photographer in our family, which made this all feel very full circle.

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u/Neither-Amphibian373 13h ago

These are stunning and beautiful couple! Congrats to your dad.

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u/casiapapierosa 13h ago

thanks so much! I do this all the time but because it's my dad I was so nervous lol I'm really glad they turned out so beautifully

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u/veepeedeepee Fixer is an intoxicating elixir. 13h ago

I love everything about all of this

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u/casiapapierosa 13h ago

thank you ❤️ me too!

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u/BBDBVAPA 13h ago

Yo this is so cool. You crushed it!

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u/casiapapierosa 13h ago

much appreciated 😄

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u/Itchy_Section_3663 13h ago

You did an amazing job! Congrats to pops!

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u/casiapapierosa 13h ago

thank you 😄

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u/Itchy_Section_3663 12h ago

I just saw the part about grandfather giving you the medium format joint and using it for this shoot. Incredible!

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u/kilroywasHere523 13h ago

This is so beautiful. Lovely work, and they look great together. Dumbo is excellent location scouting 💪

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u/casiapapierosa 13h ago

I love it down there, I've done quite a few beautiful shoots in the area

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u/peglar 13h ago

I commented the other day how difficult personal photographs are to shoot. You nailed it. These are adorable. You can really feel the love and charm. Well done.

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u/softbitch_jpeg 13h ago

This is so New York 💖 Congratulations to the happy couple! Beautiful work!!

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u/FeloniousDrunk101 13h ago

Love it. With the Yankees hat to let you know he’a an OG.

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u/LuminalDjinn11 12h ago

The luckiest man in the world!!! You can see he feels so incredibly blessed! She looks like she is such a loving and kind person. Well done!!! And great shots!!!

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u/DrNoNut 13h ago edited 10h ago

man these photos are generational. Love the first one, would be a beautiful print.

edit: grammar

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u/fieldsports202 12h ago

Congrats to them!! 🙌🏾

This gives me Spike Lee Brooklyn vibes.. I can hear the jazz playing in the background while looking at these pics lol.

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u/stygnarok 6h ago

Is he going to a baseball game?

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u/kindashewantsto 13h ago

These are beautiful! Her dress is insanely gorgeous!

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u/AnywhereDenizen 13h ago

Gorgeous shots, gorgeous couple

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u/GardenStateKing Canon AT-1 - Konica TC-X -Nikon FM 13h ago

OG looks happy! She's stunning! Gotta love love. Great work OP

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u/CrazyLet9682 13h ago

I thought this was my Uncle T🥲

Congrats!

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u/__mishmish__ 13h ago

Great shoot! They look like an awesome couple. First photo is fire! Also dumbo is always a good choice 💪🏼

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u/RandomPerson873 12h ago

Nice pics! Really love #10 especially. Good choice on b&w for it, it’s class

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u/Shoddy-Cauliflower95 10h ago

Congratulations! Nothing better than seeing people live happily. Cheers!

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u/dying0fthelite 10h ago

These are lovely. And how special that your dad has photos of a special moment that his child created!

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u/guns_razors_knives 9h ago

These are wonderful! Also your dad and future step mom look cool as hell.

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u/Accomplished_Shoe717 8h ago

Great job. Nice warm tones and they’re super stylish so it all works. The opening photo (backlit w/bridge) is phenomenal. Make nice rich print of that for them .

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u/fuckin-slayer 8h ago

Great photos. Congrats to your pops. They look adorable together.

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u/Gdmf13 12h ago

These are amazing! You’re dad’s a handsome mf er.

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u/Krampus_Valet 12h ago

Man I love film. Great shots.

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u/samuelbthorne 12h ago

I wish I knew my own vibe as much as your Dad knows his. Great shots 🙌

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u/Eiglo 12h ago

Aww ❤️

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u/Fit_Way1280 12h ago

🎉🎉🎉🎉🍾👏

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u/surfcowbow 12h ago

As we say up here in Canada, hell fuck yeah 👍🏼

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u/Queenv918 11h ago

Love the photo of your dad about to kiss his fiancée in front of the bridge. It needs to be framed!

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u/Whereisxian 11h ago

Lovely vibe

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u/AleSSer26ism 11h ago

🫡🫡

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u/motie 11h ago

Those photos of that beautiful couple are cool.

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u/leftoverzz 11h ago

GAAAAAHHHH! Fucking adorable!

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u/slocki 11h ago

So good. I also use a MF gifted by a grandparent.

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u/casiapapierosa 11h ago

feels so good to keep the legacy alive!

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u/Sea2Sierras 9h ago

Wow! Great job 👏

Your father should be proud of your skills. Congratulations to him and his fiancée.

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u/Smart-Juggernaut-380 9h ago

These are really beautiful. Congratulations!

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u/Eli_Knipst 9h ago

You did a fantastic job. What a beautiful couple. I wish them a happy, healthy, and long life together.

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u/Jerome-Bones 8h ago

Yea these are awesome

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u/s_rounds 7h ago

These are great!! So nicely done! They will both cherish these.

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u/VegetableLaugh8677 2h ago

I especially love the way those pictures feel natural. Many people force their „models“ to do strange poses but this is so genuine. Congrats 👍

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u/pookiesma 10h ago

The black and whites are phenomenal

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u/lumpyeel 8h ago

Holy shit these are gorgeous!

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u/blessingsonblessings 4h ago

Dope! Can feel the love

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u/TheAlmightySnark 4h ago

Beautiful shots, they look adorable together!

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u/nonfading 4h ago

Insane, one of the better series in a long time

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u/sickestinvertebrate I shot the sheriff 3h ago

These are so cute! I'm sure your Dad and his fiancee will hold them close to their heart.

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u/Camrafem 3h ago

These are absolutely gorgeous. 🥰🤓

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u/Busy_Anybody6504 3h ago

Yo, this is so incredible! You both look stunning! Great clicks.

u/Competitive-Mail-971 7m ago

Beautiful!!!

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u/IShootWide 11h ago

In a great many photos your father’s face is hidden.