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Diana & Michael | Memorial Stadium | Oski | UC Berkeley Campus | Engagement Session

Diana and Michael did their engagement session on Michael's birthday.  As a surprise to him, Diana got Oski (Berkeley's mascot) to come down to Memorial Stadium and shoot with us.  We love when people bring their favorite things to engagement sessions, such as hats, volley balls, accessories, pets, etc.  Oski turned out to be much more than a "prop".  He was actually quite a ham and really great at striking model poses!  We had a lot of fun working with him.  Thank you Oski! 

At first, something about Oski made me a little nervous.  He is famous around these parts and usually has a body guard, his two ears are fused into one (very strange), and he smells like an old man, a 67 year old man, to be exact.  But as we got to know him a little better, we warmed up to each other and then Oski tried to hit on Diana.  Oh Oski, you rascal- always flirting with the ladies.  It breaks my heart though, to see a huge smelly bear rejected. 

-Ingrid

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As you can tell, we were having fun with this love triangle scenario.  It's not often we get to shoot three adults, one of which is the third wheel.  

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Then we wandered around campus to find some cool places to shoot.  The lovely couple with great overcast lighting.

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We asked Diana and Michael questions about themselves while shooting them.  This turned out to be great because we got such genuine expressions and found out funny tidbits about their relationship. 

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I'm really looking forward to shooting their wedding because Diana and Michael are such natural down to earth people.  We also have a kajillion mutual friends and acquaintances!  

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Posted on Monday, June 23, 2008 by Registered CommenterJerry Yoon in | Comments9 Comments | References32 References

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Reader Comments (9)

i am so falling over in my chair of laughter right now! WHAT A SHOOT!!!!

June 23, 2008 | Unregistered Commenterlynn

that bear is such a cad! good thing true love conquers all - great shots of mike and diana.

June 23, 2008 | Unregistered CommenteraLi.

thanks, guys! we had a lot of fun with you (and Oski), and look forward to seeing you again in a few months!

June 23, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterDi

yays. i've been checking daily to see these photos. nicely done.

June 23, 2008 | Unregistered Commentermichelle

Congratulations Diana (and Mike)! Oski's awesome. Is he going to be at the wedding?

June 23, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJoeNayThan

ooh i really like these shots. love the tone.

June 24, 2008 | Unregistered Commenteremac

Awesome! My fiance and I just found your blog and sent you an eMail regarding our wedding. Please reply back!

Ryan

June 24, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterRyan

pics are so awesome!

June 25, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterJT

great shoots! you found a great photographer! those are definitely ones to celebrate. loved them 8)

October 13, 2008 | Unregistered CommenterLori

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