couples session

engagement/anniversary/family etc

It all started when…

So what is a Couples Session?? A Couples Session is simply a photo session of you and your partner. Together we capture and tell your story & relationship as well as have some fun, and explore some cool places. While some people opt for a Couples Session to fulfill a certain need (ie. Save the Date Cards, displays at reception, Holiday Cards etc.) it’s honestly just a great opportunity for you to have photos taken of you and your partner together during the current season of your life together, whether you are soon to be married or have been married for years and are celebrating an anniversary!

How does it work?

First off we decide on a location. Great or special locations and lighting can make the session that much better! Decide if you want to go with more of an urban and city vibe, or you would prefer more mountains and nature scenery! It is also great to think of places that may hold meaning to the both of you and what inspires you. Maybe it’s a city skyline, or the beauty of the forests and mountain landscapes. If you can’t think of anything I can help suggest places that would make ideal locations for the session.

To Pose or Not to Pose

I’ll be honest, I do not believe in a “perfect pose” or going for the “perfect picture.” My focus is on capturing you as you are in a way that is genuine, fun, and creative. To do this, I prefer to try and set-up scenes that encourage playful, romantic, and fun interaction. Often times I will have you walk down pathways, or run in an open field, or just tell you to hold each other and be in the moment together. Some times I will try some more creative poses to capture a specific connection or composition of the landscape, or just for something a little different. But overall, while I do give some direction, I want it to be about the connection and relationship you have together. This is your time together and I want to honor and capture those memories. That being said....

Trust the moment

So you‘re probably not used to being in front of the camera. Most people are not. It can make you feel awkward or even slightly intimidated. That’s totally okay. You don’t have to worry about what you look like in front of the camera. That’s why you hired me. My advice for this is try to connect with each other in these moments, because chances are you are both feeling it and can just let that moment become what it does. We’re creating new memories together whether you’ve been to the location before or not. As The Beatles say “Let it Be”. If you feel like hugging each other, or leaning in for a kiss, or an emotion of laughing, or crying, regardless of any direction I may be giving, then do it! Authentic emotion and moments are an art form of life. I don’t come into sessions with a cookie cutter idea of what I “need” to capture. Every couple and their connection is completely different and I strive to honor this through how I capture you. We are creating memories and moments together and these are your moments so let em’ happen. Don’t feel awkward expressing your love or showing physical affection to you partner. Trust me, it makes the pictures that much more special and fun. These times are to be cherished, enjoyed, and remembered. So don’t stress out about how you’re looking in front of the camera because that’s my job ;) We’re gonna have fun and laugh and create some awesome memories and images together.

What do we wear?

First off, I want you to be yourself! That being said, I typically tell couples to bring 1 to 2 outfits. The first one being a more casual outfit. The second being (maybe) a bit more formal. But the most important thing is that you are comfortable and feel natural, and you wear something that is representative of who you are.

Don’t feel like your outfit needs to match that of your partner’s. Coordinating outfits is okay, but I don’t encourage matching. Look for muted and earthy colors & tones in choosing an outfit. Just make sure your outfits are complimentary to each others. You don’t want to be wearing jeans and a t-shirt while your partner is in a formal outfit. I also recommend staying away from bright whites, heavily visible logos, or crazy mismatched patterns, basically anything that could pull the attention away from who you are as a couple.

If you need help, once again just reach out and send a picture of what you’re thinking about!