Sherry and Brian were wonderful and fun subjects for this beautiful spring-time photo shoot. We wandered around DC and spent a few hours shooting near Monuments and the Tidal Basin. The photo above was taken in Constitution Gardens and the warm evening light was perfect for the location and the subjects. The photos below were taken near the Reflecting Pool. What began as an icky day turned into a beautiful spring evening. I must say, the photos turned out quite beautiful.
Tips For Your Engagement Portrait Session:•The main focus of an engagement shoot is you- the couple getting married. Clothing should not take away from your face, expression, your relationship or love for one another.
• Be as creative and fun as possible… dancing, running, jumping, piggy-back rides, laughing, picking each other up, and laying in the grass are all examples of making a fun and unique photograph.
• Take 30 minutes before your portrait session to focus on each other. Give your partner full attention before the shoot so that your connection is very strong.
• Connection and emotion are necessary for an engagement photo shoot.
• The more involved you are in your surroundings and each other, the better your photos will be.
• Your clothing can help set the mood for your photos- do you want sensual, fun, sexy, or sweet?
• Hold hands and embrace each other often. Smile with your eyes!
I have always been a fan of night and early morning photography. I was skeptical of shooting at these hours, fearing that I may be robbed of my equipment again. I convinced my boyfriend to wake up at 4am with me and drive to Annapolis before the sun came up. Neither of us are morning people, but the photos were well worth the extra effort. After shooting in downtown Annapolis we drove over to Sandy Point State Park and took some pictures of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. A few of these photographs are now hanging in an office in Lanham, MD. Definitely worth the early morning trip!
