I am starting to get kind of excited already for next summer... I've already had the best time photographing couples that will be getting married next year... from Katie & Tom in Chicago to Stevi & Bryant in Santa Barbara... I just love engagement shoots...
Here are a few pics from both sessions...
I met Stevi & Bryant last spring at a wedding event in SB ... since then we've met up a few times already. This past Halloween we decided it would be fun to go into the Santa Ynez valley and take some engagement pics while the vineyards were changing colors. It was a beautiful fall day... and even though Bryant...was a bit hesitant to be in t he camera... I think he even had fun by the end... can't wait for your gorgeous ranch wedding next summer at Orella Ranch
Also in October... (I had mentioned Katie & Tom earlier)... I took a little road trip in Chicago... one of my FAVORITE cities. I love that I am getting more and more Chicago clients... it gives plenty more excuses to visit this awesome city. I met Katie & Tom on Mackinac a few months ago. We hit it off instantly... I loved them and both of their families. We decided that instead of doing an island engagement shoot it would be fun to bring a little of their home into the wedding by doing a photo shoot in Chicago.. I of course... was stoked to shoot in the city again...
Here are a few pics from both sessions...
I met Stevi & Bryant last spring at a wedding event in SB ... since then we've met up a few times already. This past Halloween we decided it would be fun to go into the Santa Ynez valley and take some engagement pics while the vineyards were changing colors. It was a beautiful fall day... and even though Bryant...was a bit hesitant to be in t he camera... I think he even had fun by the end... can't wait for your gorgeous ranch wedding next summer at Orella Ranch
Also in October... (I had mentioned Katie & Tom earlier)... I took a little road trip in Chicago... one of my FAVORITE cities. I love that I am getting more and more Chicago clients... it gives plenty more excuses to visit this awesome city. I met Katie & Tom on Mackinac a few months ago. We hit it off instantly... I loved them and both of their families. We decided that instead of doing an island engagement shoot it would be fun to bring a little of their home into the wedding by doing a photo shoot in Chicago.. I of course... was stoked to shoot in the city again...
So, I also thought I would take this time... as an Engagement season is upon us .. .to chat about engagement photo sessions... many couples are on the fence when it comes to engagement photos... so just briefly I thought I would make a quick list of some reason to include this in your wedding photography packages...
1) "Dress Rehearsal" many times people aren't used to having a camera in their face... this gives you the opportunity to get to know your photographer... learn to ignore & relax in front of the camera (so day of... you don't notice it)... as a the person behind the camera, it gives us the chance to see what helps you relax.. .if your a"blinker" .. favor one side... etc.. .and this is worked out before the "big day"
2) Having pics of in your dress and tux are beautiful ... but often times it much nice to have relaxed everyday pics that are professionally taken framed around the house.
3) NOT RUSHED... during a wedding there is a schedule with an engagement shoots... all the time in the world... and youcan talk with your photog beforehand about planning to do one of your favorite things.... go to a favorite place... etc... "a piece of life" type of lifestyle shoot
4) USES... . there are a million ways to use these images with your wedding... from save the dates... thank yous.. guest book... name cards... centerpieces... etc
5) and most importantly.. the are FUN!!!
*often times photographers include enagagement shoots in their package for a minimum cost (as opposed to doing a la carte) because THEY like them... I know I do. SO ask if there is a discoutn or what the additional cost would be.
Hope this helps a bit in all your planning!
Best
A
1) "Dress Rehearsal" many times people aren't used to having a camera in their face... this gives you the opportunity to get to know your photographer... learn to ignore & relax in front of the camera (so day of... you don't notice it)... as a the person behind the camera, it gives us the chance to see what helps you relax.. .if your a"blinker" .. favor one side... etc.. .and this is worked out before the "big day"
2) Having pics of in your dress and tux are beautiful ... but often times it much nice to have relaxed everyday pics that are professionally taken framed around the house.
3) NOT RUSHED... during a wedding there is a schedule with an engagement shoots... all the time in the world... and youcan talk with your photog beforehand about planning to do one of your favorite things.... go to a favorite place... etc... "a piece of life" type of lifestyle shoot
4) USES... . there are a million ways to use these images with your wedding... from save the dates... thank yous.. guest book... name cards... centerpieces... etc
5) and most importantly.. the are FUN!!!
*often times photographers include enagagement shoots in their package for a minimum cost (as opposed to doing a la carte) because THEY like them... I know I do. SO ask if there is a discoutn or what the additional cost would be.
Hope this helps a bit in all your planning!
Best
A
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very innovative photography............
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