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Engagement Sessions

Your engagement session is more than just photos—it’s the start of telling your story. 

Engagement Session Guide

This guide is designed to help you feel confident, prepared, and completely yourselves in front of the camera. Inside, you’ll find tips on what to wear, how to plan your session, and what to expect on the day, all with the goal of creating images that feel natural, elevated, and true to your relationship. From movement-based prompts to styling advice, everything here is meant to help you relax, connect, and enjoy the experience while we create timeless, cinematic images you’ll love for years to come.

What to Expect + The Do’s & Don’ts of Your Engagement Session


Your engagement session is meant to feel relaxed, fun, and authentically you. Think of it less as a formal photo shoot and more as a laid-back date where I happen to be documenting the connection between you two. You don’t need to know how to pose or worry about looking perfect—my job is to guide you every step of the way and create images that feel natural, cinematic, and timeless.

What to Expect During Your Session

What to Expect During Your Session

What to Expect During Your Session


From the moment we start, I’ll give you gentle direction and movement-based prompts rather than stiff poses. You’ll be walking, laughing, interacting, and occasionally pausing for more intimate moments. I’ll guide your hands, where to look, and how to move so nothing feels awkward or forced. There will be moments of laughter, quiet connection, and in-between interactions—those are often where the magic happens. Expect encouragement, reassurance, and a comfortable pace that allows you to settle in and enjoy each other.

The do’s

What to Expect During Your Session

What to Expect During Your Session

The Do’s ✔️

  • Do wear outfits that feel like an elevated version of you. Choose clothing you feel confident and comfortable in—movement-friendly pieces photograph beautifully.
  • Do coordinate, not match. Neutral tones, soft textures, and complementary colors photograph best.
  • Do trust the process. Even if something feels silly in the moment, it almost always looks incredible on camera.
  • Do interact naturally. Touch, laugh, whisper, walk—connection always photographs better than perfection.
  • Do arrive relaxed and on time. Give yourselves space to enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.
  • Do keep hair and makeup natural but polished. You want to look like yourselves—just refined.

The dont’s

What to Expect During Your Session

Final Thoughts

The Don’ts ✖️

  • Don’t overthink posing. You don’t need to “perform”—I’ll guide you.
  • Don’t wear busy patterns, logos, or neon colors. These can distract from emotion and connection.
  • Don’t worry about being “photogenic.” Real emotion always wins over forced smiles.
  • Don’t stiffen up. Movement creates the most flattering, authentic images.
  • Don’t stress about perfection. Wind, laughter, messy hair, and in-between moments often make the best photos.

Final Thoughts

Final Thoughts

Final Thoughts


Your engagement session is about capturing who you are right now—the laughter, the closeness, the way you naturally move together. Come ready to be present, trust the guidance, and enjoy the experience. The more you focus on each other, the more meaningful and beautiful your images will be.

Final Thoughts

 

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