What is an engagement shoot?

Engagement shoots are a great way to capture the love between two people. They can be done in any location, and can include anything from posed photos to candid shots. The goal is to capture the moment that the couple feel most excited and connected to each other.

How do we pick a location?

Once you have picked a date to have your photo session, we will work together on the best location that fits your story, personalities, and time of year. If you have a place in mind, extra time will be accounted for travel time and expenses.

What should we wear?

Wear clothes that make you feel like you. The couple should feel comfortable in the outfits they choose. They should still look like themselves, but at their best. Wardrobe choices that are extremely outside their level of comfort will make them look and feel awkward in photos.

Complement each other, but don't match. Complementing your partner's look is one thing, but matching outfits and patterned prints aren't ideal for portrait sessions. When deciding how you and your partner will dress, look for complementary colors and solid prints. Try to stay away from anything too busy, as it can be an unnecessary distraction in photos.

What colors should we wear?

Choose pastels, cool colors, and neutral tones. You'll want to avoid anything neon, lest you'll end up looking like a hot, blinking sign. I also find orange is the least photogenic color, while red is the color your eye is drawn to immediately—and you don't necessarily want your shirt or skirt to be the focus of your photograph. You want your faces and the love between you to stand out. That being said these are not hard rules, more like general guidelines!