2 total strangers went on a blind date photo shoot and their chemistry was instantly electric

Anneta KonstantinidesAug 13, 2020, 00:24 IST

Josie Jones and Damon Coe took part in a blind date photo shoot and their chemistry was instantly electric.McCaffry Photography LLC

Josie Jones and Damon Coe took part in a blind date photo shoot that has captivated social media.
Their electric chemistry was captured by Indiana photographer Lindsey McCaffry, who loves photographing total strangers.
Jones and Coe told Insider that they felt an instant connection during the shoot.
Now they're talking every day — and have already been on a second date.

Blind dates are usually filled with awkward hellos, nerve-racking goodbyes, and a whole lot of small talk in-between.

Unless, of course, you're in the hands of Indiana photographer Lindsey McCaffry, whose blind date photo shoots include exciting surprises, gorgeous waterfalls, and steamy kisses.

All of the above were part of Josie Jones and Damon Coe's first date — and it went so well that they've already been on a second.

Insider spoke with Jones, Coe, and McCaffry about their instant chemistry on set, why blind date photo shoots are so great for forming connections, and what's next for them.

Lindsey McCaffry has wanted to do a blind date photo series for years.

Lindsey McCaffry's first blind date photo shoot was with Karmon Waite and Daniel Allen (pictured). McCaffry Photography LLC

It was Damon Coe's mom who sent him the link to apply for Josie Jones' blind date photo shoot.

Coe waits for Jones to arrive at the shoot. McCaffry Photography LLC

McCaffry paired Jones and Coe together because their answers to her application questions were "very similar."

McCaffry liked that Coe and Jones had the same taste in music. McCaffry Photography LLC

Before their first date, a stylist from Sebastian Professional virtually helped Jones and Coe get ready.

Both Coe and Jones were blindfolded before the shoot began. McCaffry Photography LLC

As they headed to the shoot, Jones and Coe were nervous about seeing each other for the very first time.

Coe and Jones wait to take their blindfolds off. McCaffry Photography LLC

Jones and Coe couldn't hold back their excitement when they got to take their blindfolds off.

Coe's reaction when he first saw Jones was priceless. McCaffry Photography LLC

As the shoot began, Coe surprised Jones with flowers and jewelry.

Pandora donated jewelry for Coe to gift to Jones during the shoot. McCaffry Photography LLC

McCaffry quickly realized that Jones and Coe were far more nervous than the couple from her first blind date photo shoot.

McCaffry said Jones and Coe were more nervous than her first couple. McCaffry Photography LLC

To help settle their nerves, McCaffry spent more time doing "cute warm-up photos."

But their nerves eased as Jones and Coe chatted more during the shoot. McCaffry Photography LLC

And as the shoot continued, Coe and Jones kept finding moments to talk and learn more about each other.

McCaffry did more warm-up shots to put Coe and Jones at ease. McCaffry Photography LLC

By the time they got to the waterfall, McCaffry said it was like photographing a "totally different couple."

And the pair were far more comfortable once they got to the waterfall. McCaffry Photography LLC

And Jones said it was "so much fun" to shoot passionate photos in front of the waterfall.

Jones said she felt an "instant connection" with Coe. McCaffry Photography LLC

Jones' favorite photo is the picture of Coe holding her leg as they went in for their very first kiss.

McCaffry captured the pair's very first kiss. McCaffry Photography LLC

A day after the shoot, McCaffry shared the photos of Jones and Coe on Facebook — where they were an instant hit.

The photos of Coe and Jones quickly went viral on social media. McCaffry Photography LLC

The shoot went so well that Jones and Coe went on a second date just days later.

Jones and Coe on their second date. McCaffry Photography LLC

With two successful blind date photo shoots under her belt, McCaffry said she's convinced that it's far easier to photograph strangers "than a real couple."

McCaffry has more blind date photo shoots planned for the future. McCaffry Photography LLC

McCaffry is already planning her next blind date photo shoot, and can't wait to do many more in the future.

McCaffry believes it's easier to shoot strangers than real couples when it comes to romantic photos. McCaffry Photography LLC

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