You’re engaged! What now?
Your fiancé has popped the big question! You’re engaged! You’ve got a beautiful new ring! Now what?
For many couples, the exhilaration of wedding planning begins the moment he pops the question. Now that you’ve said yes, it’s time to capture the passion and excitement of this special time with an engagement session! Engagement sessions are a great way to help couples get used to being in front of the camera, and comfortable around me. That way on your wedding day, you’ll feel relaxed and carefree. Isn’t that the way it should be? And, of course, engagement sessions are great for getting photos for your save-the-dates, sign-in books or as framed displays at your reception. They’re a beautiful reminder of the time before you were Mr. & Mrs.!
Designed to be as unique as you, my engagement sessions are developed to match each individual couple’s style. Whether it’s a fun-loving session in your favorite park, or a stroll through a meaningful neighborhood or simply a beautiful backdrop to set the scene, yours will let your personality shine through! After all, you’re engaged to someone! These photos should reflect both of you! This is something we should discuss in-depth during our first or second meeting. In addition to capturing this incredibly special time in your relationship and providing you with images you’ll treasure forever, it also gives you a chance to work with me prior to the big day and takes a lot of unnecessary stress out of the wedding shots!
As the bride, your engagement session should be an easy, fun and casual experience. But to maximize your time, here’s a few quick tips to get the most out of your session!
1) Bring two or three outfits: If you’re having a hard time choosing, bring more and ask for our input once we get “on location.” Steer clear of black tops and dresses, which don’t look as great in the light as brighter tones. And remember to be comfortable—your engagement session isn’t the time to try out those high heels or too-tight pencil skirts. The more comfortable and flexible you are, the better your photos will look.
2) Coordinate—but don’t match: Think coordinating color palettes, but not matchy-matchy. Too much contrast (i.e. you in white, him in black) can overwhelm a picture. You’re engaged, not twins!
3) Think props: Have something special that has lots of significance in your relationship? It could be a quilt, a piece of jewelry, a vintage book or even something fun like a baseball shirts/caps from your favorite team. The more unique to your relationship, the better!
4) Check out Pinterest: Pinterest is a great spot for engagement session inspiration. While I can definitely help, it’s great to come in with ideas you can easily share—so pin away and share your faves with me ahead of time so we can prep.
5) Have fun and relax! Above all, enjoy this day! This is an exciting time for you as a couple—and this is just the first of many exciting steps!
Remember, two of my three packages include a complimentary engagement session! So take advantage of it and let’s get to know each other!
