Engagements are a wonderful time.

They're filled with joyous occasions, like announcing to your family and friends that you've found the love of your life, and the beginning stages of wedding planning. You'll pick flowers, dresses, tuxedos and jewelry. Your days ahead will be chock full of decision making and which colors for the napkins at the place settings. You'll spend every last minute stuffing in the tiny details of your special day. Planning your engagement session should be given that same attention to detail and be a unique reflection of you. 

That's where I come in. 

There are dozens of tiny details that go into planning your engagement session, from time frame to your clothing choices and everything in between. Throughout your time with me, I'll help lead you through the planning process, giving you suggestions and ideas for every last piece. Think of me as your personal engagement planner. 

The phone consultation

Choosing your photographer can be quite a process. Your time is highly valuable, so a quick phone consultation will give you a great idea of how I work. I'll schedule a call during a time that works best for you. At most, it will take 20-30 minutes. I'll answer your questions, give you a rundown of how the session works and get any additional information from you. Once we're finished, you'll receive an email with a link to sign up my client portal, pay your retainer and sign your contract. 

The Planning Stages - How is this experience different?

Once your contract is signed and retainer is paid, the fun begins! You'll receive an email that gives you the option to schedule an additional consultation with me and a questionnaire asking for details on what you'd like for your session. If you chose the additional consultation, we'll meet at Starbucks (or your favorite spot for eats) and discuss all the details you'd like included in the feel of your session. Once we're finished, I'll head home and start nailing down details to make your engagement session feel like a dream. 

Your Style: After your date and time has been secured, one of the first things we'll decide on is your style. Do you want to do a 1950s Rockabilly style session with a bright red dress and blue heels? Or is your dream to hike out to a secluded area in Mt Rainier National Park and stand at the base of a waterfall in a slinky black dress with the love of your life? These options are both very possible and only a few of the ideas I want to see come to life in the future. 

The Location: Once your style has been decided, I'll research different locations for your session. I have a list of possible destinations depending on the length of your session, including but not limited to: Franklin Falls, HOH Rainforest, Dairy Freeze, Persnickety's, and Old Miners Trail. I'll send you two or three options to choose from, or I can decide for you if you'd rather not have to make a decision. 

Your Outfit: Sometimes, the clothing in your closet is just not enough. I'll help you choose an outfit from your closet, or you can choose one from my growing client closet. Depending on the theme or style of your session, it's possible I'll find something specific just for your session. My client closet is small at the moment but currently includes a giant red tutu, several different dresses, and a bunch of sparkly jewelry. 

Hair & Makeup: Depending on what style your going for, I can schedule you for hair and makeup before your session if you'd like. Additional charges may apply. 

A Pinterest Collaboration

During this time, you'll receive an email from Pinterest inviting you to collaborate on a board along with me. You can choose to join in on the planning process, pinning styles you love and want to include, or you can just scan through and check on what I'm planning for you. The choice is completely up to you. 

The Final Plan

A few weeks before your engagement session, you'll receive an email from me confirming your details. I'll follow this up with a phone call to schedule a meeting via Skype or Facetime, so that we can smooth out any details. We'll double check the weather (though rain is never a reason for me to reschedule unless it's necessary for your session), time frame and make sure there aren't any additional permits that are needed. 

Your Engagement Session

The final stage of the planning is the execution of your session. We'll meet up shortly ahead of time (depending on the location and the plan) and head out to where we'll be shooting. Depending on where we're headed, we may stop along the way to grab a few photos. I'll give you some prompts and small directions as we go then let you and your honey do your thing to ensure we get the most natural photos possible. 

Ready to book? Email [email protected] and I'll get you set up and ready to go!