When you're planning a Raleigh engagement session the first question I ask my clients is to choose a location for their session. But there are so many options. Choosing the perfect location for your engagement session comes down to a few key things: comfortability, aesthetic, and your authentic couple style. I actually give all my clients two info packets when they book an engagement session, a Rock Your Couple Guide and a Styling Guide.

The styling guide teaches clients how to color coordinate and pick the perfect outfits for their engagement session not only for their personalities but for the season and location. The Rock Your Couple session guide teaches clients the importance of letting go, embracing the moment, and having fun in front of the camera.

I’ve even started offering style consults for my couples. Where we can discuss location suggestions, outfit choices, and plan the entire day. Ruth told me that she wanted to be by a body of water, to have lots of movement in her photos, and I knew instantly that the docks at Lake Crabtree would be the perfect backdrop, especially with the outfits that they chose. Since it was right after daylight savings we had amazing light streaming through and reflecting off the water.

I can’t wait to see how all my other couples implement these guides into their sessions to create memories that not only look great but feel amazing ! I hope that you can feel that too through these images.