Engagement Session Guide

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 Engagement Session Guide

about

Engagement sessions are a chance for us to capture the moments that tell your story and illustrate the love you share. They allow us to connect with you prior to your wedding, practice in front of the camera and to share the experience of being photographed together in advance of your wedding day. Engagement sessions help you feel more comfortable on your big day, making your wedding photographs even more successful.

Our sessions encompass 60-90 minutes on location and start two to three hours before sunset, depending on the location. We love to meet with you fifteen minutes before we start to discuss your wardrobe and our plan for the shoot location(s).

Remember, these sessions are exploratory. Take a moment and ask yourselves what feels most authentic to you. Our only limitations are our own imaginations!
Be creative, explore and we’ll create something beautiful together.

Here is a guide to embracing the engagement session and this exciting time in your lives...

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location

Make it personal. Choose a location that is unique and special to you; somewhere that stirs fond memories or inspires wanderlust. No location is too far, no adventure too great. Think outside the box and challenge your imagination. We love fresh, new ideas and are happy to rendezvous somewhere off the beaten path in order to create beautiful memories for you. Alys Beach, Chicago, Charleston, Nashville, ... these are just a few of our frequent destinations.

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Engagement Session Guide

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fashion

One of the most important elements in an engagement session is fashion. Expressing yourselves with an exquisite and coordinated wardrobe brings an editorial look to your images. We like to pair locations with outfits so please plan to bring two to three options. Your outfits are entirely your choice. Searching for inspiration or ideas? We’re happy to help and can provie links to our favorite style Pinterest boards. You’ll find inspiration on pairing outfits, color palettes and general styling.

Consider...

• TWO TO THREE COORDINATED LOOKS

• REFINED CASUAL, CLASSIC CHIC, METROPOLITAN DRESSY, TIMELESS FORMAL

• ACCESSORIES

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hair + makeup

Hair and makeup is just as important as your fashion choices. Your engagement session is a wonderful opportunity to schedule a trial session with a hair and makeup artist in advance of your wedding day

Here’s a bit of advice from one of the industry’s top stylists:

Having your hair and makeup professionally done for your engagement session is a great way to see how you will photograph in professional images. Being photographed on film softens your look, allowing you to wear a little more makeup than usual. This experience will help you choose your wedding day look. During your engagement beauty session, my advice is to stick with what you know! Simply look like a more polished version of yourself.

– MAR R. OF TEAM HAIR & MAKEUP

 Engagement Session Guide

turnaround time

 Engagement Session Guide

4-6 weeks. You will be able to view your photographs in an online gallery. You also have the option to purchase printed products from our online print shop..

Ideas for Image Use:

 Engagement Session Guide
  • SOCIAL MEDIA
  • WEDDING WEBSITE
  • SAVE THE DATES
  • SIGN-IN BOOKS