You’re getting married! Yaaaaasssss!! Congratulations!
Here you can find an all inclusive engagement session guide. It will help you and your significant other best prepare to get photographed by us.
First things first…
Let’s talk season! We encourage our couples to explore a different season than what they’re getting married in, simply because it gives you more variety in the products you receive from us. If you’re getting married in the summer with all the greenery in the world, why not get some wintery, snowy photos? We can have a snowball fight! If you’re tying the know in the fall, perhaps a beautiful spring session is in order! It certainly doesn’t have to be polar opposite seasons. And we, of course, know that Colorado has a bevy of locations where you can still get snow in May or June! Colorado is our oyster. So once you figure out season, we’ll get something on the books!
Now think of the environment you want…
We have permits for so many spots around Colorado. Jefferson County Open Spaces have an incredible list of places we have access too. Not to mention areas and spaces that are completely free to the public. Do you have a favorite place to hike? Or a favorite brewery you hit up every weekend? Whether you’re wanting mountains and trees, or skyscrapers and a coffee shop, we are excited for whatever you are envisioning for your Colorado Engagement Session.
On to clothes!
This section is most daunting for couples, but it surely doesn’t have to be! Below are some helpful tips in the clothing and outfit department:
- Solid colors in neutral and muted or darker tones photograph best. Think browns, tans, burgundy, olive green, burnt orange, mustard yellow, mauve, etc.
- Avoid logos, neon colors, busy print patterns such as tied-eyes, checkered patters, etc. Unless it’s something completely you and helps convey the mood or your vibe, keep it simple!
- Think about the season and environment we’ll be in. Think about colors that will compliment the setting you chose! Always feel free to reach out with questions!
- Above all else – wear what you’re comfortable in! These are all suggestions! If bold colors are your thing, we’ll rock it – don’t worry! You know your bodies and personalities best. If you’re uncomfortable in what you’re wearing, that will reflect in the photos.
- We recommend 2 solid outfit choices. Feel free to incorporate more, just know the more we do, the more it may eat into our shooting time.
- Don’t forget about footwear! Again, remember the season and environment you’ll be in!
- Check out our Pinterest page for some inspiration!
The last few details. Hang in there!
Timing: We recommend photographing in the morning or late afternoon/early evening – think sunrise or sunset. It provides that beautiful golden light that every photographer strives for. We will fine tune starting times once season and location are determined.
Session length: Your engagement session will be 1 to 1.5 hours in total. I know, I know, that sounds like a lot of time, but it accounts for delays, walking around, changing outfits, talking, guiding, etc. If you’d like to adjust that timing at all, let us know!
Delivery: We will deliver a minimum of 50 images in a private online gallery. We say minimum of 50, because you’ll most absolutely get more 🙂 We’ll have your photos done within 2-4 weeks of your engagement session date (timing is subject to change and dependent on our busy season).
As always, please feel free to bounce ideas off of us! Do you have some props you’d like to incorporate? Sweet! Let’s do it! Do you want to incorporate your dogs/animals?! YES PLEASE!!! Please please please, please bring your puppers. We are allll for personalizing your engagement session to suit you and yours. After all, it is about you! This is just an engagement session guide. Never be afraid to ask questions. Ever.
Okay, that’s it for now! We cannot wait to photograph your engagement session!
