All of my wedding packages include a pre-wedding photo shoot. You can either use it for an engagement shoot or trash the dress shoot after the wedding. I always encourage my clients to do the engagement shoot because it gives us the chance to work together before the wedding. Not only will you come away with some amazing photos of the two of you but we will be able to develop a sense of comfort and trust between us. It also gives me a chance to get to know you better so I’m not a stranger showing up on your wedding day.
Before the engagement shoot I like to have my clients fill out a questionnaire if we have not met and that helps me get to know you better. It might even give us some fun ideas for where we can do your engagement shoot. Whenever possible I like to help my clients think outside the box when choosing a site for the pictures. We can do anything! We don’t have to shoot at a park. I’ve done fun downtown locations, a bookstore, even toys R us! Let’s go somewhere that is unique and reflects who you are as a couple.
Wear casual clothes to the shoot–something you would feel comfortable sitting on the ground in. Wear whatever colors you would like but stay away from a strong pattern that will pull the eye away from your faces. I’m a big fan of earth tones and highly suggest those color schemes.
The best light to shoot in is just before sunset so we should schedule the shoot for an hour and a half before sun down.
The engagement shoot can be a lot of fun if you come prepared to focus on one another, laugh and be all intimate and such :). Most of the time I have you interact and focus on one another rather than on the camera. Many couples have come away from the shoot saying it was like a therapy session (in the good sense, of course!)
For information on how to book your session with me you can fill out the contact form above or go to www.Darkershadesofbrown.com and get in touch with me there.
Until then, (insert any lame 90′s term)
Daniel
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