Meet Nicole & David equal total awesomeness. First of all they are totally beautiful. These two are cool and they know how to keep it real! They make this world better just by being on it. We are planning on two shoots. Originally the idea was to have their session at elbow falls but as soon as David casually told me he had a Farrari in the garage….well we HAD to include it in their shoot. How would I describe this couple: Part urban and part in tune with nature. This is why it is imperative to do two shoots to show both sides of who they are!

We all know that weddings are “the main event”, but a good warm up is vital for a star performance on your big day. What do we mean by warm up … your engagement photo’s of course! I absolutely love engagement sessions, it’s usually our first time really getting to interact with you guys behind the lens, we laugh, we have fun, and we leave the session even more excited to see you guys again. Did we just become friends? Yup. When we schedule your engagement session we’ll throw around ideas for locations, style, and the theme of your shoot … we love it when couples tell us they trust our creativeness but we want the session to fit “you”. The more it fits you guys as a couple then the more comfortable you will feel in front of the lens, from what you wear to what you do. I love setting up poses & shooting at new locations! And some helpful hints to make your engagement session perfectly you

1. Be comfortable … like we said before wear clothes you are comfortable in and especially shoes as sometimes we do a bit of walking to get to that perfect location. Guys you can look cool and comfortable too!
2. Be yourself! The most fun pictures are the natural ones … make each other laugh, be silly, and have fun! Except of course this shoot where is simply demanded and edgy look!
3. Be sweet with each other. Yes we want you to have fun but take a moment during your session to just enjoy each other. This is an hour of your life that you will have documented for all of time in photographs, so sit back, smile, and soak up the moment together.
4. Bring things that mean something to your relationship! Maybe it’s a football rivalry, a line from your favorite song, or maybe your both just a little nerdy. Whatever it is … bring it, we’ll use it, and even if no one else gets it … the important thing is you both do!
5. Be open and ready to have a good time! I am always excited for every shoot and we hope you will be too. And if your a good jumper … let us know. It could be the difference between a good jump …
6. Last but not least … LOVE your photographer!

Thank you Nicole & David. It was a cold shoot but you did an amazing job! I can’t wait for your wedding! Lots of love – Shawna