Now that you have picked a date, a photographer and probably a venue as well, you can celebrate! Those are some of the toughest decisions in wedding planning and you can cross them off your list! Hooray!! Now on to the fun stuff - like your engagement session! I truly believe that
engagement sessions are a VITAL part of the entire process. During your engagement session, you’ll have the chance to get to know me, experience how I shoot and how I handle posing and lighting. This session will make a HUGE impact on how the wedding day flows. I’ll arrive on your wedding day already knowing how you two interact, what your best poses are and how to photograph you genuinely!

What I will learn about you during your engagement session is invaluable! You will feel like such a pro on your big day because of the great practice you had during your engagement session and, that’s how it should be!

Your engagement session can be scheduled anytime before your wedding day. I normally suggest booking it at least 3-6 months in advance to avoid stress. I can shoot engagements on weekends where I do not have a wedding booked, or weekday evenings normally from 5-7 pm depending on the light and the time of the year. In the winter months, 3-5 pm is a normal time frame for an e-shoot! As you start to plan for your engagement shoot, you will need to start brainstorming about location ideas. I LOVE it when couples pick a location that is special or sentimental to them in some way! If you can’t think of anywhere specific that you would like to shoot, I can help you decide on a location! As long as the light is great, I can make ANY location look awesome! I shoot at beaches, farms, campuses, cities, and even concert venues. Do not shy away from crazy
ideas! The more creative, the better!

Here are some tips to help you prep for the most perfect engagement session!

It’s always a little intimidating to have your picture taken. Even if it’s just a photo on an iPhone that is taken by a friend, we still want to look nice, make sure nothing is in our teeth and that our hair is behaving! I realize that preparing for your engagement session can be a little overwhelming. Here are some tips for outfits and accessories that will make the e-shoot preparation a little more manageable!

Don’t try to MATCH. Try to pick outfits and accessories
that coordinate instead. If everyone wore the same
color at their e-shoot, how boring would those images be?
Don’t be afraid to be BOLD! Accessorize and make
your outfits your own! Scarves, bold necklaces, and fun
shoes are always welcomed!
MOST PATTERNS are ok, however, graphics
are not favorable for portraits. If you’re wearing a pattern,
make sure it’s not overwhelming and distracting.
I LOVE it when couples include their pups! If you are,
please bring a family member or friend to hold and take
care of them when they’re not in photos!
Empty your pockets! Literally. You don’t want to have
key chains or phones showing through your pockets.
(This is for the guys especially!)
Most often, couples like to have one casual, everyday
outfit and then one dressier outfit! This will give
your shoot two totally different “looks”. I recommend
beginning with the dressy outfit first!
Make sure you’re comfortable in what you’re wearing.
And ladies, if the top is super low cut, that will limit the
amount of angles I can shoot from.
BE ON TIME! The sun is only out for so long! The later
you arrive, the less time we have to shoot! And nobody
wants that!
Clean the ring! I love to shoot a few rings shots while
you change outfits! The cleaner the better!
Relax! You don’t have to be a pro at this! I’m going to
help you along the way, and it’s going to be a blast! Enjoy
this time together and make a date out of it! Plan dinner
afterward and celebrate!!