Nicole & Andrew – Horseshoe Bend Engagement Session

Nicole & Andrew // Horseshoe Bend Engagement Session

I did this gorgeous Horseshoe Bend engagement session a while back but I knew I needed to feature it on my new blog. I can’t even begin to describe what an incredible experience it was, not only getting to know Nicole & Andrew, but being able to photograph them at two amazing locations: Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona.

A session like this could only be done in two days because we used two different locations.

I don’t think hour long engagement sessions are enough time to truly capture a couple. Sometimes it can take a bit for people to warm up in front of the camera; but what a lot of photographers won’t tell you is that it takes us a while to warm up, too. It takes time to observe how two people communicate with each other. I love taking the time to study people’s faces in order to show them the beauty that I see. I need time to take in the scenery and the lighting.

I like my sessions to feel like movies.

Movies have always been a huge source of inspiration for me (in fact, I’m currently in school for screenwriting!), but movie magic typically happens with a whole team of people. For engagement sessions, it’s extremely intimate and it changes depending on the couple. Some couples feel most comfortable with lots of direction and jokes. Others feel more comfortable with something more quiet and observant. Sometimes it’s a combination of both.

Part of my job is to figure out what is necessary for the couple. Me being the Gemini that I am, I can adapt depending on what is needed.

If you are looking for a photographer who will:

• – Spend time getting to know you
• – Listen to your needs
• – Adapt when necessary
• – Will make jokes at their own expense rather than yours (I promise to never shame you if you hit a pose wrong!)
• – Makes amazing photo shoot playlists

Then you need to get in touch with me PRONTO!