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 up to 1 to two hours on location and start an hour or so before sunset, depending on the location. We love to meet with you fifteen to thirty 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.
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. Our most inspiring engagement sessions happen in places of natural or urban beauty. Each locale tells a story or has special meaning for the couple. Not sure what is right for you? We’d love to share recommendations.
Lightfoot and Wolfville Vineyard
Harriet Irving Gardens
Grand Pre Memorial Park
Tangled Garden
Carter’s Beach
Lawrencetown Beach
Micous Island
Crystal Crescent Beach
Point Pleasant Park
Halifax Public Gardens
Hollis Street, Halifax
Lara’s Coffee, Agricola
Polly’s Cove
Duncan’s Cove
Herring Cove Lookout
Northwest Arm
Long Lake Provincial Park
William’s Lake
Jerry Lawrence Provincial Park
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? I’m happy to help. Here are some links to our engagement session styling boards on Pinterest. You’ll find inspiration on pairing outfits, colour palettes and general styling.
Whether your passion is sailing, traveling or your pup, props can enhance the shoot and breathe life into a photograph.
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.
Naphtali Carleton - Industry Expert says,
"A makeup trial is an opportunity to not only see how the makeup will look on the big day but also a chance to know how it will feel and hold up after a long day. Adjustments can be made in advance so that time is not wasted on the wedding day making changes. This will put the bride at ease and ensure her getting ready on the wedding day is stress free! Typically, the makeup trial is also a great time to communicate any pretty details that might be relevant and discuss a timeline for the big day. In closing, I always recommend the bride book her consult on either a day she is going somewhere special or for an engagement shoot so she can take advantage of her beautiful makeup!"