Getting Ready for Your Engagement Session

My Approach

I’m so excited you’re here. Engagement sessions are meant to feel easy, personal, and

very you.

This page walks you through how to prepare so you can show up relaxed and enjoy the experience fully.

You don’t need to overthink it. I’ve got you.

What to Expect

Your engagement session is designed to feel more like a slow walk and conversation than a photoshoot. I’ll give light direction when needed and plenty of space for natural moments in between.

Expect movement. Walking. Laughing. Pausing when it feels right. We’ll build the session around how you naturally interact, not stiff poses.

Choosing Your Outfits

The goal is to look like yourselves on your best day.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Choose outfits you feel confident and comfortable in

  • Neutral tones photograph beautifully and feel timeless

  • Soft textures like linen, cotton, silk, or knits add depth on camera

  • Avoid loud logos or busy patterns that pull focus

I recommend coordinating, not matching. Think complementary colors and similar levels of dressiness.

You’re welcome to bring a second outfit if you’d like a mix of casual and elevated. Quick changes are always built in naturally.

Need Outfit Ideas?

If you’re feeling stuck or just want a starting point, I’ve put together an Amazon storefront with engagement-session-approved outfit options that photograph beautifully.

It includes:

  • Dresses, layers, and textures that move well on camera

  • Neutral and earthy color palettes

  • Outfit pairings that work together without feeling matchy

You’re welcome to shop directly from it or use it purely for inspiration.

shop or just browse

The little things

  • Hair, Makeup, and Grooming

    Professional hair and makeup is always encouraged but never required. It helps everything photograph cleanly and saves you from worrying about touch-ups.

    If you do your own, keep things natural and true to how you usually look. Matte makeup photographs best and light powder helps reduce shine.

  • Location and Timing

    I’ll help guide you toward locations that fit the feel you’re drawn to. Editorial. Natural. Architectural. Quiet. Open.

    Sessions are typically scheduled around golden hour or until rise for the softest light. Trust the timing even if it feels early or late. The light is worth it.

    Once your session is confirmed, I’ll send any location details, parking notes, and final timing so everything feels easy the day of.

  • What to Bring

    Keep it simple. A few helpful things:

    Comfortable shoes for walking between spots

    A small bag for phone and keys

    Hair ties or clips for wind

    A layer like a jacket or sweater for variety

    Everything else can stay behind.

  • How to Prep Mentally

    You don’t need to practice posing. Truly.

    The best thing you can do is show up present. Talk to each other. Move naturally. Forget the camera is there.

    I’ll take care of the rest.

After the Session

You’ll receive a sneak peek shortly after your session so you can relive it right away.

Your full gallery will follow with all final images delivered through a private online gallery where you can download, share, and print with ease.

One Last Thing

This session is about documenting this season as it actually feels. Not perfection. Not performance. Just you two, exactly where you are right now.

If you have questions at any point, I’m always an email away. I can’t wait to photograph this chapter for you.