Cozying Up At Home [Rf Photo of the Day]

January 25, 2017

By Conor Risch

Photo © Dawn Piebenga

Photo © Dawn Piebenga

Dawn Piebenga was initially photographing this couple, Sarah and Beau, on “a little motorcycle adventure” around her hometown of Cottage Grove, Oregon. However, “after a fun shoot like that, we decided to have a little cozy post-session shoot in their home,” she says, which is where this intimate portrait was captured.

The personality of the couple shines through in this shot. “They are so goofy together, and so comfortable. It was easy to photograph them,” Piebenga notes—plus, she had made some mimosas to help lighten the mood even more. From the string lights to the DIY banner that Sarah had made to the abundance of throw pillows, the scene is warm, cozy and intimate. “I kind of love how you can’t see their faces, but you know they are being adorable,” Piebenga adds. “Also, the fact that it makes me think of That 70’s Show is another bonus!”

(Shot with a 5D Mark III and a Canon 35mm f/1.4 lens.)

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