The Perfect Brew / by Herb Real

Craft Beer Themed Engagement Shoot

Last weekend, I had an opportunity to shoot their Engagement photo session. Typically, most engagement shoots are shot in scenic areas especially if you're in California. Beaches, untouched fields, and awesome spots (specially around the Bay Area). Well, for this one, it was even better. My friends are hardcore craft beer lovers (I swear they are some sort of Cicerone). So we also incorporated a brewery shoot at The Rare Barrel in Berkeley (Thank you guys for the exclusive opportunity!) and some places. Why do I keep on typing? I'll let the photos do the story telling.

Started with a Teaser photo a week before the shoot

Started with a Teaser photo a week before the shoot

Before we went to brewery, we started shooting at the academy of Science and Stow Lake. Here are some favorites.w

Genuine smiles all around

Genuine smiles all around

 Candid shot of the couple, his reaction is priceless 

 Candid shot of the couple, his reaction is priceless 

We also did a shoot in Stow Lake, this is one of my faves

We also did a shoot in Stow Lake, this is one of my faves

Ring Shot with the coasters

Ring Shot with the coasters

Another ring shot - On top of the Rare Barrel bottles

Another ring shot - On top of the Rare Barrel bottles

This is obligatory - sitting down in front of the Rare Barrel sign

This is obligatory - sitting down in front of the Rare Barrel sign

Intimate / close up shot

Intimate / close up shot

Cheers! They're getting hitched!

Cheers! They're getting hitched!

His and Hers. And Hers (the ring, of course)

His and Hers. And Hers (the ring, of course)

After the long shoot, we all deserved some hearty food. 

After the long shoot, we all deserved some hearty food. 

Cannot thank my friends, Don and Lianne for giving me the opportunity to capture their milestone moment and Alex and the crew at Rare Barrel for the exclusive beers and hospitality. OF COURSE, my 2nd shooter, my 2nd eye, and my helper, my GF.  Y'all are awesome! 

There's a whole ton more of my favorites and you can see them on my Instagram, make sure you follow me! @herbreal

Thanks for looking!