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Dec 22
by Nikki Cole in Engagement, Photography Blog 0 comments

You’re Engaged, Now What!?

First Steps After Getting Engaged! Couples fall in love and get married every day.  But prime engagement season is known to start on Thanksgiving and end around Valentine’s Day in February of the following year. Sharing this moment with family and friends is a blast.  But don’t be afraid to take some time (a few hours or even a day or two) to relish the moment together.  When you’re ready to share this important decision, call those closest to you! You don’t want your siblings finding out about your engagement on Facebook before you’ve had a chance to call.  After you called your relatives and shared the exciting news with the world, you should take the time to sit down and begin to make the big picture decisions about your wedding.  Who do you want to share this special day with?  Should it be a casual day or a formal affair? If you’re not quite ready to get into all the crazy details of planning a wedding, you can delay by spending time celebrating your engagement with all your friends and family. Be aware, one of the many questions that you will be asked during your engagement celebration is “When […]
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Jan 17
by Nikki Cole in Engagement, Wedding Portfolio 0 comments

The Benefits of an Engagement Shoot

The engagement period in a couple’s life can be a beautiful, memorable time that should be captured gracefully through the lens of a professional photographer. The difference between your wedding photos and engagement photos is that your wedding is celebrated with your family and friends, but an engagement shoot is all about the two of you. There are great reasons on why you shouldn’t pass up the occasion for having a pre-wedding photoshoot! Having an engagement photoshoot is the perfect way to practice for the big day! An engagement shoot can help lighten your discomfort if you sometimes feel awkward with professional photography. You’ll have a chance to look at your photos and discover if there are certain looks you love or want to avoid.  It’s also a great opportunity to build confidence and comfort in front of the camera. By the time your wedding day comes, you’ll learn to stop focusing on the camera and more on each other. One of the many advantages of having an engagement shoot is the comfortable rapport you will develop with your photographer. The engagement shoot is a slower, more deliberate session since the timeline is not as crucial.  It gives you time […]
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