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Super duper handy tips for your own E-Session.
As I’ve posted more and more on my blog I’ve noticed couples are more and more prepped when they arrive. Coincidence? I think not. And whom I really thank is Kevin and Emily. Their E-Session on my blog really demonstrated what happens at my engagement sessions, and I think started the ball rolling. I’ve also heard SO MUCH buzz back regarding Tim and Sarah’s E-Session. I’d like to seperately thank them as well. While editing my most recent engagement session, Jeannette and Miguel, I thought that I could take this one step further and give you a bit of background info on all that goes into this.
Some FAQ:
Q: Where should I have my E-Session?
A: I actually don’t leave this up to you very much. When scheduling your e-session I ask you the following questions: 1. ‘Do you have a place that holds sentimental value that you might like to take photos at?’ 2. ‘Do you prefer urban or rural?’ And that’s it. These are the same questions I had for Jeannette. Her response? ‘Miguel and I almost held our wedding at the Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. It is beautiful and really reminded us of Mexico… Could we have it somewhere similar?’ After looking at the website I decided that there was enough variety and the place was so pretty that we should just do everything there.
Q: How long does it take?
A: Up to three hours. Less if we have only one location that we’re shooting at. But, as in Kevin and Emily’s case, there were three locations and so we used the full three hours. Jeannette and Miguel had barely any travel (even walking!) involved, and so in that case we wrapped up early.
Q: What should I wear?
A: I don’t like matchy matchy. I once even said this out loud to my friend’s fiance when I noticed them wearing matching outfits. Can you imagine how much I wanted to slap myself as soon as it came out??? But seriously, for photos it helps for you to not be wearing the same colors as we want you to be clearly defined (where your body ends and his begins) in the photos. Otherwise you both can end up looking like one person with two heads. Here Jeannette and Miguel wear three different outfits that compliment one another, are figure flattering, and cute shoes too! I heart cute shoes, and as they always end up in photos I definitely recommend them.
Q: Do I have to dress up a lot? Me and the fiance are much more casual.
A: No you don’t have to dress up as much as J and M did. For more casual gear I definitely recommend you do a search (sorry I suck at links) for Tim and Sarah. As they do three casual outfits superbly on their session.
Q: Will you help pose me?
A: Yes. I will. I’ll also make you jump around, tickle each other, and possibly get wet or dirty. However I ultimately want you too look very natural and relaxed so for much of the time I’ll be at a distance asking you to merely interact with one another.
Q: Do you have favorite locations that you shoot at?
A: NO. This is a weird preference that I have that not many other photographers share. I don’t like shooting at the same place often. So after you tell me your preferences for shooting locations I start scouting for cool new locations. Or sometimes I already have something specific in mind and haven’t been able to trick – er – talk some one into it. Yet.
Q: When do you shoot E-Sessions?
A: Typically Tues – Thurs 3 hours before sunset. This is optimal lighting time AND optimal traffic time. Meaning since it isn’t the weekend or Friday, most people are at home wishing it was. With more privacy I find that your photos are more intimate and we’re able to get a much wider variety.
Q: Can I ask more questions?
A: No! Just kidding, of course you can. Please email me at info@terratabbytosavit.com if you have any other questions. For now let’s enjoy Jeannette and Miguel’s images!!
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Miguel and Jeannette actually caused me to tear up right at the beginning of their E-Session. When they arrived I told them how I had spied this cool walkway with bushes. I wanted them to sit down in the aisle and just act lovey dovey, enjoy their time together and forget I was there. As soon as I had them positioned I ran off several feet away and began to take pictures. From that very first frame it was so completely apparent how much Miguel loves Jeannette and how much she equally adores him. It’s the little gestures that gave them away (not that they were trying to hide it!), how she fixes his collar, how he held her hand and kissed it. I was glad that I was so far away so they didn’t see how emotional I got so very quickly.
When I had them pose by this cool door I had found, they spontaneously hugged each other, and just held on.
I can’t pose this people, I can’t create it out of thin air, I can’t even in any way take credit for many of the photos you see. I was simply there, the reporter.
When you view these photos I hope you felt what I felt, that the world only consisted of these two people during these special moments.
- T
PS
check out Miguel’s face as Jeannette jumps for him! Priceless!
I love Miguel’s expression as he looked back at Jeannette Jumping
And I love this image even more
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