PLANNING YOUR
Engagement Session
I am so excited to be working with you both during your session! Engagement Sessions are my favorite type of sessions, they're just so fun. This is going to be an amazing opportunity for us to get to know each other, and feel comfortable during all of the photos we're going to be taking. During the day of your wedding, we will be on a tighter schedule, so this will give us a great chance to relax and spend time getting to know each other leisurely, as well as prepare you for the day of your wedding. Engagement sessions are also an amazing opportunity for you to provide "Save The Date" photos for your family and friends.
Showcasing your personalities
I wouldn't be lying if I said that every couple that I work with will tell me beforehand that they are nervous and not good in front of the camera. I always laugh and say me either! BUT I will say that having the right photographer will help you feel comfortable. I am a big advocate for having my couples be themselves and interact with each other naturally for their engagement sessions, because between you and I, that's what makes the best photos.
Where can we take our photos?
It all depends! I believe that the best places for engagement sessions photos are places that are meaningful to you as a couple. Maybe around the area of your first date, or where you became engaged at, maybe at a park you both love to venture, or a town that you've been to together. If you don't really mind the location, but prefer it be somewhere beautiful, I've compiled a list of places for you.
Locations
Greenery & Gardens
Otts Exotic Plants, Schwenksville PA
Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia PA
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square PA
Ridley Creek State Park, Media PA
Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia PA
18th Century Garden, Philadelphia PA
Valley Forge National Historic Park, King of Prussia PA
Fort Washington State Park, Fort Washington PA
Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, Philadelphia PA
Terrain at Styers, Glenn Mills NJ
Allaire State Park, Wall Township NJ
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton Township NJ
The Herbary - Bear Creek Farm, Howell Township NJ
Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown NJ
Sayen House and Gardens, Hamilton Square NJ
Shark River Park, Neptune NJ
Amico Island Park, Riverside NJ
Branch Brook Park, Newark NJ
Cross Estate Gardens, Bernardsville NJ
Beaches + Boardwalks
Cape May
Long Beach Island
Seaside Beach
Asbury Park Beach + Boardwalk
Atlantic City
Ocean City Beach + Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Beach + Boardwalk
Jersey City Waterfront
Sprink Lake Beach
Sea Bright Beach
Bonus Spots
Winterthur Gardens, Winterthur DE
Christmas Tree Farms NJ or PA
Wineries in NJ or PA
Downtown & Cities
Downtown Red bank, Red Bank NJ
Historic Smithville, Smithville NJ
Asbury Park Town, Asbury Park NJ
Downtown Freehold, Freehold NJ
Town of Montclair, Montclair NJ
Ocean Grove Town, Ocean grove NJ
Hoboken, Hoboken NJ
Town of Allentown, Allentown NJ
Princeton University, Princeton NJ
Downtown Hamilton, Hamilton NJ
Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia PA
Old City, Philadelphia PA
Rodin Museum, Philadelphia PA
St. Peter's Village, St Peters PA
Downtown West chester, West Chester, PA
Downtown New Hope, New Hope PA
Waterworks, Philadelphia PA
JJ Anderes Park, Philadelphia PA
Easton Wine Project, Easton PA
Linderman Library at Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA