Have I Mentioned I Love Engagement Sessions??

I met this couple at the Arboretum to start. The forecast called for rain (of course!) but we were lucky to start. They brought along their adorable Boston Terrier, which made for a fun, different take on some of the engagement pictures, and he was happy enough to wander by the pond and down the trails with us. We were able to get some great greenery and flower shots and even stumbled on a few surprises, like the silhouette tunnel shot below. 

From the Arboretum, we headed down to Golden Gardens park, a great place to shoot, especially when the day is clear, which is was not for us. Even though it was definitely starting to rain by the time we got there (crazy detour took us on a very circuitous route, needless to say!), D & G were still up for more shots, although we left little pup in the car. Besides the water, there are great locations at Golden Gardens from the trees, brick building, mosaics and even some cool graffiti that worked out well for some love shots. It was so great to get to know D & G better and I can’t wait for their June wedding!

On a side note, engagement sessions are a great way to get to know your photographer before your big wedding day as well as to help you get more comfortable in front of the camera. Pictures can be used at your wedding for slideshows, guest books, matted pictures for people sign or to send out with save the date cards or invitations. Plus, they are just a lot of fun and provide us the freedom to go to places we might not have time to photograph at on your busy wedding day. You don’t need to restrict yourself to only engagement shots – I am always up for fun couples shots or anniversary shots and we always have time for at least two of your favorite locations.