I’m sure I’ve said it before but I love doing engagement sessions with fun couples. Here is Taylor and Rob who live in Ottawa but are getting married this summer in Durham. I had a chance to spend some time with them down at Whitby Shores last weekend and it was so much fun.

Here are a few of my favourite images from their session.

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There was no way we were going to let the rain ruin our engagement session. I think Tricia, Mike and myself were able to will the rain away just long enough so that we could head out to Heber Downs Conservation area in Whitby – at least we’d like to think so.

We had a great time together and I’m really looking forward to their wedding later this year. BTW, I wouldn’t be surprised if I saw both of them pull out their BB during the wedding

Here are a few of my favourite images from their session.

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Engagement sessions are all about getting out and having a good time and here is Adelyse and Chad. These two didn’t need much help from me when it came to having a laugh, even though they did oblige and laugh at my weird jokes

Thanks again and here are some of my favourite images from their session.

BTW, mosquito season is in full swing.

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While I normally plan to do my engagement sessions at an outdoor location, with the weather we’ve been having the last few weeks those plans were quickly thrown out the window. I’m lucky though to work with great couples and Catherine and Jason still had a positive attitude and weren’t going to let the rain bother them. That meant an indoor session and luckily Catherine’s grandparents let us you their place.

I loved the challenge which forced me to think differently and to try and come up with something unique for them. Here are a few of my favourite images from their session.

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At every engagement session I always encourage couples to relax, not to focus on me and just enjoy each other – and then there’s Jessica and Ben. Within the first few minutes I could already see how much they enjoy being with each other and how easily they could make each other laugh. It was so much fun to see them play together, and just have a good time which made my job super easy.

Thank you both for making the drive and sorry again Ben for the jacket incident. As you’ll see in the photos the play got a little rough and I don’t think Ben’s jacket will ever be quite the same. If you know Ben or Jessica, be sure to ask them and they’ll tell you the story.

f.y.i In the last photo that’s actually not Ben’s last name on his jersey but a play off of it – just for the record

Here are a few of my favourite images from their session.

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One of the best things about an engagement session is how much time I get to spend with my couples. With an typical session going about 2 hours there’s plenty of time to relax, have fun and try new things, like taking your shoes off and getting into the creek – see second last photo. With so much time, there’s never a sense of being hurried or rushed like it can be on the wedding day.

Thanks again to Jessica and Scott and you guys look great together and I’m really looking forward to the wedding next summer. Here are a few of my favourite photos from the session.

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Here are some of my favourite images from a recent engagement session with Debbie & Todd at Cullen Gardens in Whitby. Both Debbie and Todd are lovers of the outdoors and it seemed fitting to have their session there. During the session I could also see how they connected they were and made for each other. I’m looking forward to their wedding next month so be sure to check back for more photos then.

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Over the weekend I had the chance to spend some time with Kira & Greg who came down from Ottawa for their engagement session in Whitby. They’ll be getting married this summer in the area and I can’t wait to cover their wedding as they have an amazing day planned. I love being with couples that are both comfortable with each other and willing to go along with any of my ideas and Kira & Greg are no exception.

We went a little longer than I expected and as usual I shot a tonne of images and there were so many images to choose from but here are a few of my favourite from their session.

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I’ve mentioned before that I really feel that engagement sessions are a great way for everyone to prepare for their wedding day. If anything, it’s a way for you and your fiance to get out and enjoy each other for a couple of hours and get amazing images at the same time.

I feel so strongly about them, that I’m still currently including an engagement session in all of my collections. Depending on what type of personalities you and your fiance have will really determine how the session plays out. For example, some couples are more playful and energetic, calm and casual, sappy romantic, or fashion oriented (just kidding about the romantic). Regardless of how you are, there is no right or wrong. It’s just important to be true to yourself and not pretend to be someone else, as this will be really evident and ultimately you want to have a great time and love the photos.

Next you and your fiance will want to choose a location. Some couples will simply pick a place around their town which appeals to them and their style. You may want to go to a specific place that is meaningful to your relationship such as where you had your first date, a favorite park, or hot spot. Other things to consider is the season when you will be photographed and also the time of day. So have fun and get creative! If anything, I will certainly make suggestions based on your tastes and personalities.

Now that you have picked the style you are going for and the location, it is time to figure out what to wear. While there are some general rules like no stripes or huge logos etc, have fun picking out outfits that make you look fabulous and make you feel great. Sometimes it is a good idea to bring a few different options, and you can change half way through, and in that way you will have a larger selection of amazing photos if you do.

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, and if you would like to chat further I’d love to hear from you. Engagement sessions are one of my absolute favourite sessions to cover and if you’re willing to put yourself out there and have fun then I promise you we’ll have a great time together.

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We’re finally at that time of year where the weather is getting better and I can finally get out and starting shooting engagement sessions again. Here are some of my favourite images from a recent engagement session with Cara and Joel. They were so fun to work with as they are both really easy going and
and willing to try any of my ideas. Joel even put in a lot of extra work to get his rare Toyota MR2 in top shape for a few shots which was really cool, and of course Cara looks amazing posing on it.

I’m really looking forward to the wedding in the fall, so enjoy these photos for now.

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