Love Is In The Air: 5 Must Have Shots for our Engagement photo session at Swain Gardens, Lindfield
I was so excited and yet humbled to be asked to do an engagement session for Mr and Mrs A-To-Be, firstly, because they had travelled over 10,000kms to Sydney from NYC for a friend's wedding in Sydney and secondly, they asked if I could do their engagement photos!! After a crazy busy October just pushing out newborn/baby/toddler/children/family sessions, I was ready for something a little different to refresh the palate. Enter AWESOME NYC couple!! :)
This photo shoot took place in the beautiful Swain Gardens in Killara and Sydney put on its best spring weather for the event. The couple were really lovey dovey and relaxed throughout so it was a hoot!
I was also lucky to have worked again with J&C Advertising who did the save the date website and graphic design for this loved up couple. Here is the image I took which they're using for their Save the Date!
At our pre-session consultation, we chatted about how Mr and Mrs A-To-Be met, how their wedding plans were going, what kind of photos they were after for their engagement session and how they wished to display these after the photo shoot. Mr and Mrs A -To-Be wanted to have a relaxed photo session in a lush garden setting and wasn’t too populated so that they could focus on their love and connection. So here are my 5 must have types of engagement photos I jotted down for our shoot:
Candid and Natural Moments: Ones that capture the genuine emotions and connection between them. Spontaneous, candid moments filled with laughter, love, and joy to reflect the authenticity of their relationship and create lasting memories.
Romantic and Intimate Shots: to convey the romance and intimacy between them. Images that depict tender moments, close embraces, and affectionate gestures that evoke emotions and portray the depth of your love for each other.
Beautiful Location and Backgrounds: This couple were after a relaxed beautiful garden setting that wasn’t too crowded. Given it was springtime, we selected Swain Gardens for its lush gardens and because its never very busy.
Creative and Artistic Composition: Include interesting angles and unique framing to add interest and depth to the images.
Variety of Posed Portraits: to bablance out the candid moments. Include full-body portraits, close-ups, and different poses that highlight their personalities/style. Great for save-the-date cards, wedding announcements, or displaying in your home.