5 Things Every Couple Should Do Before Their Engagement Session
You know what? I freaking love engagement sessions. Period.
Why? Because it gives us a chance to connect. To laugh. To explore. To breathe. And when the session ends with huge smiles on your faces and you say, “That was so much fun!” — I know I nailed it.
That’s the magic of it.
So whether you’re already counting down to your session or you’re still figuring out when to book it, here are 5 things that will help you get the most out of your engagement shoot (and maybe even turn it into one of your all-time favourite dates).
1. Pick a spot that feels like you
OMG. Yes. This one’s huge.
Coffee shops, music halls, tucked-away trails, wildflower fields, gritty alleyways, stunning architecture, neon lights, your first apartment building (the one you both still laugh about)… this is your shoot. Pick a place that means something to you, or just feels like your vibe.
Maybe we’ll get chased off a rooftop by security (it’s happened). Maybe we’ll be chasing the light instead. But I promise — we’ll get the shot.
And hey, if rain shows up? Don’t stress. Rain hates everyone equally, but I don’t mind. I’ve shot some of my favourite photos in drizzle, mist, and full-on downpour. Wet hair, damp kisses, moody skies? Yes please.
2. Coordinate your outfits — don’t match
I’m no fashion expert, but I know this: When your outfits reflect your surroundings and your personalities, the photos sing.
Complement each other. Think colour palettes, textures, layers. Flow with the space around you. And if your polka dot dress makes you happy? Wear it. Just maybe skip the plaid-on-stripes-on-polka combo unless that’s really your thing (in which case, heck yes, go all in).
Bottom line: Be yourself. Be comfy. Be confident.
3. Give yourself extra time
There’s nothing worse than running late and starting your session in a stress spiral.
So let’s not.
Arrive early. Take a deep breath. Let’s ease into it.
Unlike a wedding day — where it can feel like “rush to the next thing” on repeat — engagement sessions are chill.
We walk. We talk. We take our time.
You’re not on a timeline. You’re just with each other. That’s when the real magic happens.
4. Think of it as a date (because it kind of is)
Laugh. Flirt. Goof off. Tell inside jokes. Wrap your arms around each other. Dance in a quiet alley if the music in your heart says so.
This session is part love story, part adventure, part therapy (the good kind), and 100% you.
Make a whole evening out of it. Go for dinner afterwards. Share a glass of wine. Look across the table at the person you’re about to marry and soak it all in.
See the love.
See your future.
See it right here, right now, forever.
5. Tell me what you love
Bring me into your world.
Pinterest boards? Yes please. A folder of inspo shots? I’d love to see it.
Not because I want to copy anything — but because when I know your vibe, I can vibe with you. If there’s a kind of photo that makes your heart beat faster, tell me. Let’s create something that feels like you.
Because here’s the thing: These photos? They’re not just pretty pictures.
They’re a memory of that afternoon we spent laughing, wandering, pausing to watch the light dance across the water or the skyline or the trees.
They’re a story — your story — told with feeling.
So yeah… bring me your ideas. Bring me your love.
And I’ll bring the camera.
Wanna chat about spots, outfits, or rain plans? I’ve got you.
Click here to reach out — or just DM me and let’s get vibin’.
