6 TIPS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR SESSION!
There’s something magical about being able to capture two people, two hearts, and two stories joining together. To tell your story well, I need to know your story. To know your story, I need to know you! Engagement sessions are the perfect setting for you to get comfortable in front of the camera; and express your personality individually and as a couple. Make it fun and casual, and just slow down the busyness of wedding planning to have some time together. It’s also a great way for us to get to know each other for a bit before your big day.
Here are my 6 tips for fostering connectedness with your partner and getting the most of your session!
1. SHOW UP
I’m super laid back and I believe in making your session an experience to remember. We’ll laugh together, explore together, and celebrate this sweet and joyful time. Having said that, the joy and responsibility for getting meaningful photos doesn’t rest entirely on me. If you want photos that reflect your love and uniqueness…you’ve gotta bring the love, the honesty, and the willingness to be vulnerable.
Think of the ways you love one another in your most intimate spaces. How do you interact? What jokes do you share?
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2. BE YOURSELVES
Every couple is unique. Ditch your your thoughts about what you *think* a shoot is supposed to look like and just be YOU. Are you loud & silly? Quiet & introverted? Soft & romantic? I want to capture your truest selves in the moments you share together.
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3. ENJOY THE (WHOLE) DAY
Think of your most ideal day together. How do you spend it? It’ll be hard to show up as your truest selves after a stressful day full of work and errands. Instead go out for brunch, take a hike, buy a piece of clothing that makes you feel good, and just ENJOY each other. By the time you show up for the session you’ll be present, full of joy, and feeling connected. A session is meant to capture your love, your uniqueness, and who you boare in this season of your life. Make the day about celebrating that!
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4. DRESS LIKE YOU
Wear something that is “YOU,” something you’ll feel comfortable in and something that fits the environment (for example, if your session is taking place in the woods you probably wouldn’t want to wear heels)!
Take it as an excuse to go shopping, order that dress that’s been sitting in your online cart for months. Confidence is key in photographs and I want you feeling good, comfortable, and dressed in something that makes you feel like your true self.
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5. FORGET THE LOCATION & FOCUS ON EACH OTHER
The most important thing is slowing down, loving on one other, and having a great experience. Sure epic locations are great, but you’d be surprised how amazing the most random little nooks or crannies can look when you add two people madly in love. I’ll find the great light, great backgrounds, and give you the right amount of direction that you need as a unique couple.. but beyond that you’ve gotta love, laugh, have fun, ditch your reservations (even if that requires a glass of wine)…. and trust me.
Remember, you’re not just here for pretty photos. You’re here because you found one another, fell in love, and are committing to spend the rest of your lives together. Spend this time focused on each other and celebrating your love. The photos are just a bonus!
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6. PRESENT OVER PERFECT
“Most people think that photographs are about the way you look, but they’re actually about the way you feel!”
Now, more than ever, is the time to embrace the imperfect – the feelings that make a moment feel real, rich, and memorable. I want you to remember how GOOD and IN LOVE you feel, not how perfect your hair looked.
