my apologies for the double post and large pictures....I don't know how to remove one

6 is my personal favorite!

All is forgiven... if you explain how you achieved those awesome start burst lens flares!!!

haha....phew! ok, so I usually shoot on f 1.8, but to flare the sun, start shooting on f22 and expose for the sky. Then if the couple is underexposed, add in a little off camera flash and direct it at them! Let me know if you have any other questions

Thanks for that - like yourself I normally shoot wide open, when i don't... I dont think I have ever got above f13!! - funny how you can get into ruts without even realizing it. I hope the sun is shining tomorrow - I need to try cranking up my f stop to 22

Really appreciate you sharing.

so glad to help!

Nice work and nice light!

The guy looks GIGANTIC in the last image, though, and has kind of a funny face. They may not love that one.

thank you so much for the feedback!