09/15/2026
Your engagement photos don’t have to feel awkward.
One of the biggest things I hear from couples before their session is:
“We’re not good in front of the camera.”
Good news—you don’t need to be.
I’m not expecting you to show up knowing what to do with your hands or memorizing poses from Pinterest.
Instead, I’ll give you direction when you need it, then let the two of you actually interact—walking, laughing, talking, exploring and enjoying the experience together.
The goal isn’t to make you look like models.
It’s to make you look like yourselves on a really, really good day.
Save this post if you have an engagement session coming up.
And send it to the person you’re marrying so they know what they’re getting into.
Swipe to see some tips:
Venue: Old Westbury Gardens
Don’t worry about “posing.”
The best photos usually happen when you’re interacting with each other—not staring at the camera.
Keep moving.
Walking, talking, holding hands and exploring gives your photos natural movement.
Get close.
You don’t have to do anything complicated. Sometimes simply being close creates the strongest image.
Choose a location with variety.
Architecture + gardens + water + open spaces = completely different looks from one session.
Forget about the camera for a minute.
Laugh. Talk. Kiss. Be weird together. Those are usually the photographs couples love most.
Dress like yourselves… elevated.
Coordinate without matching. Neutral tones and classic pieces photograph beautifully and stay timeless.
Give yourself time.
A relaxed session lets us explore, chase good light and create photos that don’t feel rushed.
Your engagement session should feel like a date…
with really good photos afterward.
Planning your engagement session?
SAVE this for later.
Send it to your fiancé so you’re both prepared.
