Cold Engagement Session on the Riverwalk

Welcome to Texas.  The previous week, we had balmy warm weather in the 70's.  This particular photo session the temp was hovering in the low 40's.  At first it looked like it would be grey and overcast, and then, BOOM, the sun comes out.  Crazy.

Derek is active duty military, serving our country from Clovis New Mexico.  Trust me when I say that you have no idea how much of a sacrifice he has given.  If you've ever been to Clovis, you know what I mean.

This was our only day to shoot.  Like a good soldier, he and Sarah braved the chilly wind, and we walked along San Antonio's famous Riverwalk.  He put up with my jokes, and we even had a duck that tried to get into the photo shoot.  I can't wait for the wedding.

Accidental Ghost Car

10 second exposure at F5, ISO 800

I had so much fun last weekend.  One of my client couples, Janelle and Mike were in San Antonio from Houston taking care of some last minute details on their upcoming wedding.  We wanted to take some engagement pictures on the Riverwalk.  

Personalizing Your Engagement Session

There are a lot of different aspects to think about when planning your engagement session. Where to go, what to wear, how not to look mad in serious photos, etc… What we find is the more we can personalize the engagement session, the better it goes. Below are a few ways to help the session have a more personal touch.

1.) Locations: Locations that have some kind of meaning, ex: First date, Common Interests, etc.. are a great place to start. You might of had your first date at a library, and although that might not sound like a great location, a good photographer will make it fun.

2.) Props : Books, Popcorn, Helmets? Much like locations, you want to think about things you do together: how you met, the proposal, and any other key hallmarks of your relationship.

3.) Relax: The most personalized aspect of your session is of course, your personalities. The more you are able to relax and have fun, the more your personalities will shine though.

Love is in the Air... Tiffany and Travis

I had an incredible engagement session with Tiffany and Travis on Sunday.  Since I had other commitments, it was a fast session, but we got some really beautiful pictures of two people who just radiate love for each other.