Because it’s the weekend and we got a bit of snow last night, I wanted to share the latest engagement shoot from bobbi + mike.
It was a chilly day, but full of snow, in Chicago. The couple dove in head first and used the snow to their advantage.
Image courtesy of bobbi + mike
Check out more of the session here.
It’s not secret I love Colorado (which is a moot point, here), so of course I enjoy a good engagement session that takes advantage of the beautiful outdoors (in Colorado). And, this is also proof that you can still have a gorgeous outdoor engagement session in the middle of winter. I encourage you to check out the rest of their session by Tyler Jones – there are some fantastic shots of the Colorado Rockies and some great night shots, too!
Image courtesy of Tyler Jones Photography
Is there a spot you would love to take your engagement photos?
It’s still Winter; it’s still pretty cold. And, although all of our six inches of snow from last week melted away because of our recent “heat wave” (it was 45, don’t worry), I know it’s still a bit colder and snowy-er (yes, technical term) up North.
Zeidler Photography, a St. Paul/Minneapolis photographer, recently blogged an engagement session she shot, with some of the images indoors and others out in the snow. I couldn’t resist not sharing with you. Many brides-to-be are none to thrilled to have a winter engagement session, but you can really have some fun with it. I urge more couples to go the Winter route!
I appreciate that they used an older sled. There are too many of those plastic ones out there (I know, you can go fast on them, I get it). Something about the vintage-y sled just gives those pictures character.
I LOVE hot chocolate, so of course I think those shots are adorable!
Images courtesy of Zeidler Photography
An acquaintance of mine from college recently got engaged a few weeks ago, and when I heard the story of her engagement, I sent her a message to find out more details!
I asked her to provide a few details and she gave me permission to use a few of the pictures, and she willingly agreed (which means I get to share with you all!). Here’s the story in her own words!
“He proposed to me on New Year’s Eve, which was the day of our first kiss two years ago. He made me dinner that night and after dinner we were talking about these past two years and he told me he had a gift for me. He had given me a wrapped present which had the Viewmaster inside. As I was flipping through the pictures (which were of us over the past two years), I heard him fumbling with something under the table.
That’s when I knew he was up to something! When I got to the last picture of him with the box, of course I started crying! I put down the Viewmaster and he was on one knee with the ring! He asked me again and obviously I said Yes! I definitely was not expecting anything like that!”
And, in case you’re wondering – this was the very last picture in the Viewmaster:
Just goes to show, guys sure can get creative!
Saint Louis photographer, Dennis Bullock, is currently hosting a giveaway contest for engaged and newly engaged couples.
Here’s the scoop:
Send Dennis an e-mail with your engagement story and a photo of you and your fiance(e). He and his team will pick the best story and the couple will win a complimentary engagement session with a 11×14 Fine Art portrait from one of their engagement pictures.
Details:
Who: Nominate yourself or a friend.
What: Email engagement story and a picture of the two of you.
Where: Winner must be located in the St. Louis metro area..
When: Nominations must be in by February 5th at 11:59CST. That gives you just about two and a half weeks!
Why: To celebrate love and make someone’s Valentine’s Day very exciting!
And, because almost no post is complete without pictures, here are some shots from previous engagement sessions photographed by Dennis.
Images courtesy of Dennis Bullock Photography
It’s cold outside, but that does not mean your winter engagement photos have to be boring. This, my friends, is how you have fun with your e-pics in the winter. And, thankfully, we have a few outdoor skating rinks in town during winter!
What is fantastic about the idea of doing something for your engagement session, is that the photographer is truly able to capture real moments of interaction, as Sara mentions on her blog.
Images courtesy of SjMacky Photography
We may be landlocked here in the middle of the country, but we do have a lighthouse! Props to a couple of Jodi Schlosser‘s for suggesting this location to her for their engagement photos!
Images courtesy of Jodi Schlosser Photography
I posted last week on indoor engagement photo shoot ideas. If only I would have thought of this then, except, there is no Ikea in town (sad trombone). This couple shot their engagement photos in an Ikea. I am absolutely in love with this idea because I love Ikea and I love the untraditional. And, I know someone else who will probably appreciate the kitchen shot in this grouping.
Images courtesy of Cinematic by DavidM via The Unbride
So, yesterday I received some fantastic news from our awesome photographer, Lisa. Our engagement photos were ready on the blog! YES!
Happy Friday and enjoy!!
All photos are by Lisa Hessel Photography.
Okay, now go visit Lisa’s blog to see more (and to check out all of the awesome photos she has taken of other couples and families)!
A million thanks to Lisa Hessel for her skill and for taking these gorgeous photos!!
Well, not so much a wedding day tip as much as it is just a tip (for your engagement photos).
So it’s cold here and in case you don’t believe me, take a look:
So, it would be no surprise that if you have your engagement photos scheduled between now and February/March, you probably would want to avoid the outdoors (that is, of course, if you’d rather bundle up in eighty-billion layers). With Winter upon us, I wanted to offer up some ideas on great indoor locations for your engagement photos.
Option One: Your Home/Apartment
Image courtesy of Clary Photo
Option Two: Local Museum
Image courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography
Option Three: Local Restaurant
Image courtesy of Lisa Hessel Photography
There a ton more ideas and options out there, but these are great places to start. Maybe take pictures at home, where you both can feel comfortable and in your element. Or, visit a local museum, like the City Museum here in town, where there are great architectural elements. Even better (because I like good food), have pictures taken at your favorite restaurant.
