Your engagement session is one of the most personal things we'll create together — just the two of you, no timeline pressures, no dress code. It's the best chance for you to get comfortable in front of a camera before the wedding day.
Here's everything I wish more couples knew going in.
Choose an outfit that moves
The best engagement looks aren't the stiffest ones. Stick mostly to neutrals so the two of you pop — small pops of color are great if they feel like you. Think flowy fabrics, coordinated (not matching) tones, and clothes you'd actually feel good in for a long walk. Avoid logos, heavy patterns, or anything brand new — broken-in clothes photograph more naturally.
You're welcome to bring a second outfit. We can switch mid-session if the light changes or if you want different energy in the gallery.
Don't overthink the location
The best locations are ones that mean something to you. The coffee shop where you had your first date, the trail you hike every fall, the neighborhood you moved into together — those details tell a story.
That said, "meaningful" doesn't have to mean obvious. Open fields, industrial alleys, and moody forests all work. What matters most is that there's good light and room to wander.
Plan around golden hour
The hour after sunrise and the hour before sunset are the most flattering times to photograph. Colors go warm, shadows go long, and even ordinary spots look cinematic.
If golden hour doesn't work with your schedule, open shade is your next best option — a cloudy day is honestly a gift for portraits.
Give yourselves permission to be awkward
Almost everyone feels awkward in front of a camera at first. That's not a problem — it's part of the process. I'll start with easy things you already do — holding hands, walking together — and show you a few photos on the back of my camera so you can see how good you look. After every prompt, just fall into whatever feels comfortable. The in-between moments are almost always the best frames.
The goal isn't to look like a magazine shoot. It's to look like yourselves.
What to bring
- Water, snacks, a bag for the extra outfit
- Any props that feel natural (a bouquet, a book, a dog)
- A sense of humor
The session usually runs 45–60 minutes, and your photos arrive in a private online gallery you can download from.
Can't wait to spend golden hour with you.