WHAT TO EXPECT
What do I do with my hands? How should I stand? These are questions I get a lot. Honestly, I think most of us feel pretty uncomfortable in front of the camera. If you find yourselves feeling nervous before your session: completely normal. My job is to help you feel comfortable. The only thing you have to do is hang out with your future spouse and have as much fun as you can. To help, I will keep you moving and interacting with one another. So, in addition to a few easy poses, I’ll use prompts to evoke movement or togetherness or laughter, and this will bring out real emotion and help you both relax.
Now, to answer the practical questions:
- RAIN - If it looks like rain, we’ll reschedule to our "rain date." I check the weather the day before our session and be in touch.
- POSING - I will give you some gentle posing direction and will also keep you moving and interacting with each other.
- PETS - Are always welcome to join us for some photos. Let me know if you’d like to incorporate your pet.
- IMAGES - Image gallery will be delivered within 3 weeks.
- LOCATION - We’ll visit a few different spots within a short walking distance.
- PROPS - Are not necessary! But if you have a specific idea in mind (vintage car, yes), let me know.
- TIMING - Our shoot will last about 1-2hrs.
HOW TO PREPARE + WHAT TO WEAR
- Wear clothes that feel like you, rather than something out of your comfort zone.
- Semi-comfortable shoes are a must - we'll be walking.
- Please don’t wear matching outfits (unless you are trying to be ironic, then go for it).
- Think solid, neutral colors instead of busy prints. (But if you have a fabulous print you want to wear, just do it, because rules are made to be broken.)
- Make sure your outfits work for the season, the location, and each other (i.e. no stilettos on the beach or bare arms in the snow, and if one of you has a coat on, the other shouldn’t wear shorts).
- Accessories are awesome, but only if they are your thing, and best to stick to one or two.
- When in doubt, opt for classic, rather than trendy.
- Most of the locations I shoot lack a convenient way to change clothes. So if you want to bring more than one outfit please be prepared to change in your car.
- WIND - Outdoor locations, especially on the coast, get very windy. Consider this when thinking about your hair. My suggestion: embrace it and have fun.
- Make sure your nails are clean and clipped.
- If you have a ring, clean it prior to our shoot.
- When you arrive, take everything out of your pockets and leave your stuff in your car. (I can hold your keys & phones.)
- For winter/fall: layer cozy knits, don’t be afraid to wear a coat, and make use of winter accessories.
This is not a rule book - just a few pointers to help guide you.
When it gets down to it, this is your session, so feel free to make it personal and about you - and let's have some fun!
4 reasons to do an engagement session (THAT YOU PROBABLY HADN'T THOUGHT OF)
An engagement shoot helps you trust me. You will probably be nervous on your wedding day, and knowing that I will help you feel calm and comfortable will ease some of your nerves.
The session will help you get comfortable being photographed. When your wedding day arrives and you're in the spotlight, it’ll be easier to relax and enjoy yourself.
You’ll have fun - I promise. My approach is part poses and part prompts to get you interacting with one another, which leads me to #4:
The engagement session will help me zero-in on expressions and interactions that show your unique love and personalities.
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