Personalize your session


Photography has changed so much in the last few years. We have moved away from props and signs as a focal point of your photos to a storytelling style that emphasizes who you are. When Kelsey reached out to me with ideas about her engagement session with Greg I was so excited to capture it. These two have the most adorable home and wanted to share some moments there with me. We listened to their favorite records, danced, and snuggled with Zeus.

Modern living room interior with vinyl record storage, retro poster, and warm lighting.
PRO TIP:

If you're a little nervous about relaxing in front of the camera, find ways to put yourself at ease with a distraction. An activity like playing music is a great idea. Another way to relax is by having one of your favorite drinks in hand. It gives you something to hold on to when you are feeling awkward... hot chocolate, coffee, craft beer, a cocktail - you name it!

Black and white photo of people relaxing on floor with vinyl records and turntable setup.
Close-up of a hand with an engagement ring near a turntable and vinyl records.
A couple relaxes on hardwood floor surrounded by vinyl records and vintage Monaco racing poster.
A romantic embrace captured in black and white with vintage posters in background.
A couple sits on patterned couch with their small dog sharing a joyful moment.
A laughing couple holds their small Yorkshire terrier dog while sitting on a couch in their living room.
A romantic couple embraces in front of a vintage poster and record collection.
A couple enjoys outdoor dining with beverages and sunflowers on a sunny afternoon.
A small brown Yorkshire terrier sits alertly on a concrete surface.

Break the session up


Sometimes, just one location isn't enough for a session. Take time to think of a second activity or location to include during your session to add variety to your photos. Kelsey and Greg have a plot at the community garden near their house so we headed there for some fun photos of them harvesting a few plants. Afterwards, we explored the other plots and took some cute photos along the way.

A couple shares a tender moment while embracing in a field of tall grass.
A tender moment shared between a couple in a wooded setting.
A couple shares a romantic moment by blooming sunflowers and a garden fence.
A couple shares an intimate moment while sitting on a blanket in a garden.
A couple tends to plants together in their vegetable garden.
A couple walks hand in hand through a garden path with flowers and trellises.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss while holding fresh carrots from their garden at sunset.
Couple harvesting fresh carrots together in their vegetable garden.
Couple sharing a joyful moment while working together in their garden.

Be flexible

If you are from the Midwest, you know that weather can be unpredictable in any season. This session was no different. Kelsey and I watched the weather closely ahead of their session and saw some pretty concerning storms coming our way. We made a quick decision to adjust our start time so we could squeeze the session in before some rain made an appearance. Luckily, the session was perfect and the weather wasn't as intense as the forecast predicted.