| Regardless of which photographic style and engaged | | | | photographer has little or no involvement at all. This |
| couple chooses to incorporate into their engagement | | | | session is where the couple has a specific and |
| shoot, we make it a point to always be aware of | | | | sentimental activity or location that they desire to |
| those "in between moments" that are often | | | | have engagement photos taken at. Most often, the |
| overlooked. Camera always ready to shoot, we wait | | | | couple goes about their business and acts as they |
| for the moments just after a pose, during a quiet | | | | normally do while the photographer works "behind |
| moment between the couple, after the guy whispers | | | | the scenes" to capture the shots from the outside |
| something funny in his fiance's ear, or those subtle | | | | looking in. The couple acts completely natural, ignoring |
| but intimate glances exchanged between the couple | | | | that there is even a camera lens involved. One of the |
| when they think no one is looking. Those are the | | | | best lenses for this type of shoot a telephoto lens. |
| moments to be captured and those are the | | | | This allows the photographer to stand 10-30 yards |
| moments we always are waiting for, regardless of | | | | away from the couple, allowing for privacy and |
| which engagement style we are shooting that day. | | | | intimacy. Candid pictures are easy to acquire in this |
| No matter which style suits your personality better, | | | | engagement session because the couple stays very |
| the gorgeous and personal candid photos will be | | | | connected with each other, undisturbed by any |
| secured. | | | | surrounding distractions. |
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| 1. Guided Engagement Photography Session | | | | 3. Combined Engagement Photography Session |
| Because many couples are not sure what to do | | | | This format of engagement photography is our most |
| when the camera lens is in front of their faces, the | | | | popular session and the one that is the most fun to |
| Guided engagement session includes a great deal of | | | | shoot. While we learn about the couple before the |
| the photographer's input and direction. We first | | | | shoot, we also learn even more about them during |
| collaborate directly with the couple to determine the | | | | the shoot. Because we are shooting Guided and |
| specific location(s) of the engagement shoot, then | | | | Photojournalistic photography, a longer engagement |
| upon beginning the session, we help to guide the | | | | session is typically required, though not always. |
| couple through the shots and poses that are | | | | However, more time allows the photographer to |
| traditional and also that we have previously discussed | | | | guide the couple through the traditional posed |
| before meeting. When booking an engagement | | | | pictures, catching candids in between, and leaving |
| photography session, we make absolute sure to | | | | time for them to capture a photojournalistic feel. |
| familiarize ourselves with the couple's personality, | | | | Often times, we schedule a few different locations |
| likes, dislikes, and style. That way, when out | | | | for this type of engagement session. This allows the |
| shooting, we can help to find poses and scenes that | | | | couple to have more freedom in their shoot for |
| will fit the couple's specific personality and taste. | | | | different looks, wardrobe changes, and moving to |
| Because the session is guided, many of the images | | | | places that are special to them as a couple. Some |
| are traditional in nature and posed shots. We of | | | | shoots we have done in the past include couples who |
| course capture the candid shots and also a few | | | | want pictures done at the place they first met, |
| creative photojournalistic shots in the mix as well, but | | | | where they shared their first kiss, where he asked |
| typically the pictures are more traditional and posed. | | | | her to marry him, or somewhere that is all their own. |
| | | | | Because of more time and more flexibility, we not |
| 2. Photojournalistic Engagement Photography Session | | | | only get to know the couple better before their |
| Although our photography style always has a | | | | wedding day, but give them the opportunity to have |
| photojournalistic feel to it, the Photojournalistic | | | | a multitude of options to choose from when it |
| engagement session typically is one where the | | | | comes to their engagement photos. |