6 Ideas for Preparing the Perfect Engagement Session
1. Revisit Where You First Met
There’s something so romantic about returning to the place where it all began. Whether it was a local coffee shop, a college campus, or even a grocery store aisle, those first moments hold sentimental value—and make for sweet, meaningful photos. Let us know where you first met and how it happened. If it’s local and accessible, we’d love to stop by during your session and recreate the scene (with a little extra sparkle and style, of course).
2. Share Your Favorite Things to Do Together
What brings you both joy as a couple? Are you weekend adventurers who love biking, hiking, or kayaking? Or maybe your thing is sipping lattes at your favorite café, hitting up farmers' markets, or cooking new recipes together. Whatever you love doing, let us know! Incorporating shared activities into your session brings out your natural chemistry and gives your photos a playful, personal edge.
3. Recreate the Proposal
The moment you said “yes” deserves to be celebrated and captured. If we weren’t there to photograph the real proposal, recreating it during your engagement session is the next best thing. Whether it happened at sunset on the beach, in your living room with your dog watching, or during a spontaneous mountain hike, sharing the story helps us recreate the emotion and magic in a way you can relive forever through your photos.
4. Talk About Your Shared Interests
What’s something unique that bonds you two? Maybe you're both die-hard sports fans, obsessed with a particular Netflix show, or met through your shared profession. Whether you’re gamers, foodies, bookworms, or comic-con attendees, incorporating little nods to your shared interests will make your session feel like you. Even subtle elements—like props, outfits, or location choices—can tie everything together.
5. Bring Your Furry Friends
If you’ve built a little fur-family together, we’d love to include them in your session! Pets are such a special part of your story. Whether you have a playful pup, a chill cat, or something more exotic (we’ve seen it all!), they bring a fun and heartwarming dynamic to your photos. Just let us know ahead of time so we can plan the session with your pet’s needs in mind—plus, we’ve got some great tips to help them shine on camera too.
6. Choose Your Spot
Every couple has “a spot”—that place you always end up on date night, where you had your first kiss, or where time seems to slow down just for the two of you. It might be a tucked-away wine bar, a hiking trail, a scenic lookout, or even your cozy living room. If there’s a place that holds a special meaning in your relationship, let us know. We’ll scout it out to see how we can incorporate it beautifully into your shoot.
Final Thoughts
Your engagement session should reflect the things that make your relationship one-of-a-kind. Don’t be afraid to open up and share your story with us—we’ll help you bring it to life in a way that feels effortless and full of heart. After all, these are the memories you’ll look back on for years to come, so let’s make them unforgettable. 💍📸
