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Have you ever noticed how some engagement photos possess a wonderfully romantic quality while others seem to miss that spark? The explanation might be wonderfully straightforward! Natural light—that amazing, freely available resource for every photographer—often marks the distinction between standard engagement photos and truly captivating ones. Learning to work with natural light develops beyond a […]
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May 9, 2025
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Table of ContentsClient Direction Skills for Natural Engagement PhotographyPre-Session Preparations for Successful Client EngagementEffective Communication Tips for a Smooth Photo SessionBehavioral Cues and How to Direct Different PersonalitiesAddressing Challenges in Real-TimePost-Session Follow-Up: Building Client Satisfaction and Encouraging Future EngagementsContinuous Improvement: Learning from Each Photography Session Client Direction Skills for Natural Engagement Photography Before we get […]
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Capturing the unique connection of an engagement session really benefits from having the right tools for the job! We know from experience that what’s in our camera bag can make a big difference between good photos and truly memorable images that couples will treasure. Having the appropriate gear helps solve technical challenges and opens up […]
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If we haven’t made it clear enough already, we REALLY love our couples. It’s just a fact! Never in our wildest dreams did we expect that we’d get to work with so many couples that we actually love being friends with, but here we are, and it is truly the best! I posted about this […]
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September 15, 2017
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If you guys only knew how long this engagement shoot has been in the works… oh my goodness! We are SO excited that we finally got to meet our sweet friends Taylor and Jessica just outside of Bloomington at Comlara Park, on Thursday of last week. Back in February, we got the sweetest inquiry from […]
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Happy Monday, friends! Nothing like kicking off a week with a beautiful engagement shoot here on the blog! Today we are so excited to get to share Brandie and Andy’s adorable wild grass engagement photos with you… and guys, it might just become a new favorite of yours- we’re just saying! 😉 Brandie and I […]
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August 28, 2017
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Last week, we made a little trip to Kewanee for an amazing engagement shoot with these two cuties!! We first heard from Kaylen and Nate a few months back, right after they got engaged around the holidays! From the very second Kaylen contacted us, it was so completely clear that these two were completely over […]
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July 13, 2017
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What do you do when you and your couple have jam-packed summer schedules, their wedding is in less than two months, and the weather forecast for their engagement session evening keeps saying thunderstorms no matter how many times you refresh your iPhone? You meet up at 2:30 in the afternoon, of course. 😉 Let’s start […]
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You guys know we love a good love story… I mean, love stories are why we do what we do, right?! Sarah and Shiloh’s story captivated us immediately, and it made us realize how excited these guys are to be getting married! Sarah and Shiloh have been dating for about a year and a half, […]
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Cue the confetti! I've officially received your inquiry, and we couldn't be more excited to start this journey with you.
I'm now a full-time mama and a part-time photographer, but all messages will be responded to as soon as I'm able. Thank you for your patience! My average email response time is currently 3-5 days.
I cannot wait to chat soon!
