Capturing your story
If you don’t normally like being photographed, an engagement shoot is a great way to discover that being the subject can be great fun! We also really appreciate getting to know you both more before your wedding, and you get an idea of how it will feel having us as your photographers on your wedding day. Just enjoy some quality time away from wedding planning and the rest of the world. We will take some photos, give you some light direction, but most of the time we’ll just let things happen. It will be lots of fun with lots of poses, and multiple outfits. Use this time to express your personality as a people and most importantly as a couple.
Find a location that is You
Location is so important to telling your story
WHERE YOU FIRST MET
Whether your first meeting was a discussion at the library or fumbling for the door at the local coffee shop, going back to your beginnings is a marvelous memory.
A ROMANTIC BEACH
In the morning, afternoon, or any time of day, the sea meets an endless sky for a feeling of forever.
A DOWNTOWN URBAN SESSION
Fun and funky pictures in alleyways or in undiscovered locations of your area make for a more intimate view of the city.
YOUR FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP
Meaningful memories happen with food, ambiance and your special song playing in the background.
AT THE PLACE HE PROPOSED
After all, what better way to capture an engagement than the place it all started?
A BEAUTIFUL FARM
What’s not to love about rusty farm machinery, old barns, chicken, and a green field as a backdrop?
VINTAGE THEME
Bring out your nostalgic side with some dramatic, edgy, and modern shots
IMAGES WITH YOUR PET What better way to capture your new family than by including a beloved pet?
SEASONAL
Catch the nuances of the season, including everything from a winter wonderland to flowers in spring
What to wear
WEAR SOMETHING THAT REPRESENTS YOU, BECAUSE THIS IS ALL ABOUT YOU
What you wear makes a huge difference to the outcome of your engagement photos, so here are some general rules to follow. Wear something that makes you feel confident, comfortable, and shows your personality. Bring a few options and feel free to explore and get creative with your wardrobe, and know we are here to help if you need it.
COLORS
COLORS We recommend that people lean towards neutrals, earthy tones, and metallics and to stay away from bright colors. This doesn’t mean just creams and browns and grays. There are neutrals for every single color! Instead of green, go for a soft forest green. Instead of red, go with a deep maroon. Instead of yellow, go for a mustard yellow and so on. And it is always good to pick something complementary to your skin tones. Patterns
PATTERNS are good but stay away from things that are to busy, distracting, or something that will blend into the location of your shoot. And it is also always good to stay away from big chunky patterns.
MOVEMENT Anything that can show movement or catch the wind is a big YES. We love incorporating movement into our photos. It adds such beautiful energy to images. The stiffer the material, the less you’ll be able to move, meaning you’ll probably be a lot less comfortable!
ACCESSORIES AND PROPS These are items that can make your photos more personalized and more you, showing more of your personality. Props like motorcycles, your precious cat or dog, blankets, a truck, a campfire, flowers, a picnic, or really whatever screams you. And we always encourage accessories, like hats, sunglasses, scarves, & jewelry, but just be careful with big bulky accessories that are distracting.
