I say this all the time, but I absolutely LOVE engagement sessions! For me, it’s a great time to get to know a couple and their style prior to their big day. But it’s also so much fun to create beautiful images that I know they will cherish forever! I also realize that engagement sessions usually take place in the midst of trying to plan one of the biggest and most important days of your lives. Trying to come up with creative ideas for something else can seem overwhelming. I’m here to help with some great tips and ideas to get those creative juices flowing and help you come up with the perfect engagement session.

Choose a Personal Location

Some of my favorite engagement session locations have been taken at locations that belong to the couple. The above images were taken at their homes and for one lucky couple, at the apple orchard that belonged to the bride’s parents!

Incorporate Personal Items

I get so excited when couples ask if they can incorporate items that have special meaning to them regardless of what that item is. They might be items from where the proposal took place or something that represents an inside joke. If you happened to build your own “beer bike” with a tap like one of my BRIDES did…bring that for sure!

Coordinate with your Wedding

A lot of couples use images from their engagement sessions in their Save The Dates, Invitations or display them at the reception in some way. It makes sense to consider incorporating a theme or something that coordinates with details of your wedding in some way. I’ve had couples choose to have their engagement photos taken at their wedding venue, wearing their wedding colors, or (I’m not gonna lie, this was a Happy Accident) one couple found a gumball machine while wandering around at their engagement session and had a candy buffet at their wedding where they displayed that photo! PERFECT!!!

Team Spirit

If you are die hard sports fans it can be a lot of fun to add your favorite team gear to your engagement session to add a personal touch. Even if you don’t root for the same team!

Include Your Furry Babies

For many couples their pet is their first child and sometimes even are members of the wedding party! Including them in engagement sessions is a great way to add a personal touch (if they will cooperate). Keep in mind not all locations allow pets though so you might need to be flexible with where your session takes place.

Location, Location, Location

The location you choose can speak volumes about you as a couple and your style all by itself. Whether you want to show off the colors of the season, hometown pride, your love for nature or just be somewhere beautiful together there is a location that is perfect for you. I am always happy to help you find it!