TIMCHIN PHOTOGRAPHY & DESIGN: THE BLOG!

We travelled to Cuba last month to photograph Jasmine and Kien’s wedding, and a few days before, we left the resort we were all staying in for a day trip to Havana for a casual photoshoot. It was our first trip to Cuba and we were glad that we saw a little more than just sand and surf – which in themselves were beautiful of course – but Havana. Rich in culture and history, parts of it seemingly frozen in a 1950′s timewarp and Spanish-influences architectural details abounding – we were excited to photograph our happy couple in the midst of it all. The atmosphere was vibrant, the people were friendly, the vintage cars were ogle-worthy and our couple was soaking it all in – what more could you ask for? We’ll have another post up soon with images from the wedding, and in the meantime here are some of our favorites from Jasmine and Kien’s casual shoot:

We love shooting engagement sessions in our couple’s own homes. Not to knock streetscapes and greenery, but being at home allows for a more relaxed session, an ease and level of comfort that can’t be replicated out in public. We love seeing a more personal glimpse of our couple’s lives – where they make dinner and long-term plans, where they kick up their feet to unwind. C and T have a beautifully decorated home – with artwork and touches of family side by side. They won’t be here forever (as is the situation with most of our engaged couples who will eventually trade in urban living for something bigger later on) so it was extra meaningful to photograph them at here. Here are some of our favorite images: