How to make engagement sessions so much fun!

Brianne and Colin were so much fun to work with and were totally ready to try any of my crazy ideas. This recently engaged couple were all smiles with each other and I think you can feel their love for one another through these images. I love photographing couples and I’d love to photograph your engagement. Email me to inquire about your session today.

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Are you a photographer looking for some tips, read below!

-Vicki

Making engagement sessions fun and engaging is essential to capturing genuine and memorable photos that reflect the love and excitement of the couple. Here are some tips to ensure a fun and enjoyable engagement session:

Choose Meaningful Locations: Select locations that hold significance for the couple or reflect their personalities and interests. Whether it’s a favourite park, a scenic beach, a bustling city street, or a cozy coffee shop, choosing a location that resonates with the couple will make the session more meaningful and enjoyable.
Incorporate Activities: Incorporate activities that the couple enjoys doing together into the session. Whether it’s a picnic in the park, a bike ride along the waterfront, or a stroll through a farmers’ market, engaging in activities together will naturally evoke genuine interactions and emotions, resulting in more authentic photos.
Bring Props: Props can add visual interest and personality to engagement photoshoots. Consider bringing along items that are meaningful to the couple, such as a vintage car, a favourite book, a musical instrument, or a pet. Props can also serve as conversation starters and help the couple relax and have fun during the session.
Encourage Playfulness and Laughter: Encourage the couple to be playful and have fun during the session. Play games, tell jokes, or reminisce about funny memories to elicit genuine laughter and smiles. Candid moments of joy and laughter often make for the most memorable and heartwarming photos.
Focus on Connection and Interaction: Rather than posing stiffly for the camera, encourage the couple to focus on each other and interact naturally. Capture candid moments of affection, such as hugs, kisses, hand-holding, and playful banter. These genuine moments of connection will result in photos that feel authentic and heartfelt.
Be Creative with Poses and Angles: Experiment with different poses and angles to add variety and visual interest to the photos. Incorporate a mix of close-up shots, wide shots, and candid shots to capture the full range of emotions and expressions.

By incorporating meaningful locations, activities, props, and encouraging playfulness and connection, you can ensure that the engagement session is fun, engaging, and produces beautiful photos that capture the love and excitement of the couple.