Marshall Engagement Session: Bay Area Wedding Photography

After a long and winding drive up north....  I met Jenn and Caleb at The Marshall Store, in Marshall, Ca- a favorite of their's for oysters... Jenn and Caleb are what you might call "aquaphiles". I thought I made that up- but it is indeed actually a word meaning:someone who loves water or the ocean: someone who loves to swim- stay tuned for their wedding photos for further proof. This was easily the most appropriate place for this super uber fun engagement session. After some oysters and beer, we went off to explore the dock and sailboat lot next door.  I love what we came up with!  

Caroline & Andrew: Engagement Photos

 I drove down to Santa Clara last weekend to meet Caroline and Andrew.  I always encourage my clients to plan their engagement session in a location that has some sort of special meaning to them when possible. How much more fun is it to have pictures that you can look back on and not only  remember how cute you were ;) but also the meaningful spot where you were so darn cute!

Tips for a fun Engagement Session

Ha!! Its been so long since I've blogged... Its been a crazy lovely summer... so here is a new post to get things going... then i may have to start blogging backwards while standing on my head. Its gonna be difficult... but I think I can manage :)

I shot this engagement session with Shanon & Dan the other day in an alley in the Mission District of San Francisco. They have a personal connection to the art in the alley, and they brought their bikes, probably because that is how they get around the city... and they served as a great prop. An engagement session should be a good time. So if you are a little nervous about being photographed, its always good to

a) dress comfortably in clothes that make you feel like a million bucks
b) when in doubt bring a prop.. After a few minutes in the spotlight, it gets easier, but its nice to have something to hold onto....

c)have fun. and don't take it too seriously. The best photos happen when you are having fun and not thinking too much about the process... :)