Sophie + David Engagement Session at The Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake Summer time in Texas is HOT, let’s be real. And by the time May hits, it can be a guessing game when it comes to the weather. Will it be raining or just 98% humidity? Maybe it will be a nice cool 70 degrees or it could be a scorching 95 degrees. We normally would advise that you schedule your engagement session in the months surrounding summer. March, April, May, October, November, December are usually going to have cooler weather while still looking green and pretty outside. However, this might not always be conven ..read more

Heather + Brandon Downtown Dallas Do you have a favorite date night spot? Maybe it’s where you had your first date… and lots of subsequent outings since? If so, spending part of your engagement session there can be such a fun way to ensure you feel comfortable, confident, and that the resulting photos feel very unique to you. It can be even better if one of your favorite pastimes is exploring parts of the city together. Cocktails here. Appetizers there. And can’t forget finding another locale for dessert. If you like to hop around the city, checking out new places as you go, planning this int ..read more

Emily + Garrett The Sinclair Hotel and Fort Worth Mule Alley Do you want your engagement photos to feel both now and timeless? It’s not impossible. Trust us. In fact, we’ve had several stylish couples show up in outfits that look both completely on-trend and absolutely timeless all the same. The key is to wear clothes that feel like you, just elevated. If you go too out-of-your comfort zone, it often shows in how you carry yourself. While leaning into a polished version of your everyday style is a much surer way to land on looks that will stand the test of time. Go with styles and fits that f ..read more

Lily + Frankie SMU Dedman School of Law Why not take a stroll down memory lane, as part of your session? It’s a great way for us to get to know you better, seeing where your love story started, and hearing some of your favorite stories from that time period… Were you in a study group together? Did you have the same favorite (or nightmare!) professor? Did mutual friends insist you should meet? (If so, definitely thank them profusely!) Anytime we can incorporate a meaningful location into your photos, it makes them all the more you. And the ultimate goal for engagement photos is that they ..read more

Elizabeth + Scott Fort Worth Botanical Garden, Downtown Should we take engagement photos? There are a lot of reasons you might be asking that question. What will you do with the images? We had our proposal photographed… do we really need another session? What are the benefits of taking engagement photos with our wedding photographer? How long will they take, and where will they do them…? The short answer is YES! And not just because, as photographers, we do love photos.  An engagement session offers a number of benefits to you and your fiance, most importantly that it can help make the ..read more

Marielle & Travis Engagement Benbrook Lake So many times my couples tell me they are nervous about taking their engagement photos because they think they are “awkward” or “not good” at taking photos. I’m here to tell you that most of the time that is not actually the case! The truth is they have never really had their photos taken before or have never been guided through what to do in front of the camera. I start every session telling my couples that yes, the poses I put you in will initially feel unnatural because guess what, they are not always a natural position. BUT I also tell them j ..read more

We have all kinds of tips when it comes to picking your perfect engagement session location. However, sometimes people get stuck thinking they need to pick the obvious “picturesque” location because that’s where everyone else takes engagement photos. Not true!! Don’t be embarrassed to tell us places that are meaningful to you. You may not be able to see the potential in your favorite date night location, but we can! Knowing what activities you like to do together as a couple, the college campus where you met, your favorite coffee place, winery or brewery, the place where you had your first dat ..read more

Are you hoping for engagement photos that feel fresh and unique, but also authentic to you as a couple? We love helping you pick engagement locations that fit your style, and that help to tell your unique love story. This can mean looking to your favorite date night spots, the park where you always take your pup, the campus where you met, or even where you got engaged for ideas. In Megan and Ben’s case, Sundance Square was an easy pick since they love exploring Fort Worth together with their pup, Olson. But for their second location, we opted to do something extra special, and head out to the ..read more

Haley + Evan Grey | Engagement Session at Dallas Arboretum + Highland Park Winter is not always the ideal time of year to plan your portrait session but sometimes it’s the only option that works with your schedule and wedding timeline. So if you’re wanting to have Spring-looking photos what do you do? Well, luckily for us here in Texas it can reach up to 75 or 80 degrees so that takes care of the weather side of things but what about locations? Won’t it look dead everywhere? Not necessarily. We just need to be strategic in what locations you choose. The Dallas Arboretum or another manicured ..read more

One of the most common questions we are asked, especially during the holiday season, is when should we schedule engagement photos? While there’s no hard and fast rule, there are a few questions to ask yourselves that can help determine the best time to take your engagement photos. 1.) Do you need images for your save-the-dates? If so, you’ll want to schedule your photo session 7 – 8 months out, since Save-the-Dates should generally be mailed out about 6 months from the wedding date, though potentially longer if you’re planning a destination wedding. 2.) Is there a certain time of year you love ..read more