Tips, tricks, and advice to make your engagement session run smoothly, fun, and efficient!
Nervous about your engagement session? Don’t worry, that’s completely normal, you won’t feel that way for very long! John and I designed this PDF to set you up for pure success for your engagement session. This is a MUST READ!
Question: Typically how long are engagement sessions?
Answer: Expect to spend about 1 to 1.5 hours at your engagement session. Arrive completely dressed and ready at least 10 minutes before your session, so we can start right on time.
Question: How many outfits can we wear at our engagement session?
Answer: We suggest no more than two outfits for our 1.5 hour timeframe. Our couples will usually wear a dressy outfit and a casual outfit, and we spend about 45 minutes in each outfit. Additional outfit changes take time, and that cuts into available daylight, as well as your engagement session time. Additional time can be purchased for engagement sessions, but this will need to be discussed prior to your engagement session date.
Question: What happens if it rains/overcast skies/high winds?
Answer: Short answer, we reschedule. While rescheduling throws a wrench in everyone’s plans, none of us can control the weather, and the last thing we want for you is to pay for images (not to mention, hair and makeup) that you are disappointed in. As you know, we can’t shoot in the rain, so we will be sure to watch the weather closely and contact you with as much notice as possible. Since Memphis weather can sometimes be pretty unpredictable, we ask that you stay flexible if we do have to make the call to reschedule. Be sure to refer to this portion of your contract for more information.
Question: Can we bring our dog(s)?
Answer: ABSOLUTELY! We LOVE when our couples bring their dog(s)! The *only* thing we require when fur babies are involved is that you have another person there with you to help assist with the pet. Pet photos only take about 10 minutes of time, so we always like to do those first. Have someone come to the session for the first 10 minutes, to help get the pet’s attention (with treats, toys, etc) and then after those 10 minutes, have that person leave with your pet!
Question: Can my parent/ friend come hang out with all of us/watch during the session?
Answer: While we love friends and family, we’ve found our couples do better when no one else is hanging around with them, so we kindly ask that you two show up without anyone else!
Question: Can we pick our location for our engagement session?
Answer: Absolutely! We like to make suggestions because we know which locations photograph well, but we’re happy to shoot where you’d like! Keep in mind as your contract mentions, downtown Memphis engagement sessions are an additional $150. Refer to that portion of your contract for more info!
Question: Are we going to have a blast at our engagement session?
Answer: Absolutely, and we cannot wait!