Today on the blog, I am sharing Morgan and Skylar’s romantic engagement session in the beautiful winter wonderland of Jordan Pines in Salt Lake City, Utah!
Winter Wonderland Romance
I’ve got three words for you: THAT RED DRESS!! *cue all the fire flame emojis*
I absolutely love how Morgan’s red dress popped amidst the snowy backdrop we had to shoot with. Not only was it a drop-dead gorgeous color on her, but it really added to the romance of her and Skyler’s session.
I love when my clients do the work for me, and these two did just that. I literally just showed up with my camera and they took care of the rest. Morgan and Sklyer totally lost themselves to one another the whole dang time and I am so thrilled that I was the one who got to capture the chemistry.
Winter Wonderland Inspo
If you enjoy Morgan and Skyler’s session, be sure to check out Madison and Brayden’s bridal session at Tibble Fork.
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Work on styling your winter wonderland engagement session today with a FREE copy of my Engagement Style + Prep Guide. This guide is a work of pure love, written and tweaked over many months. It’s meant to be a living, breathing document – constantly being improved upon to help make the weeks and days leading up to your engagement session as stress-free as possible. You’ve got enough going on and this is meant to be a joyous time of planning, anticipation, and dreams for your future! I’m here – and this guide is here – to ensure you are able to focus on the things that matter. Snag it here!
If you have any other questions regarding your engagement session, be sure to get in touch! I am happy to help you however I can!!
Enjoy! <3
Love,
Brooke
Today on the blog, I am sharing Caitlyn & Chris’s romantic NYC fall engagement session. Read all about it below, and then make sure to download a FREE copy of my extensive 44-page engagement session guide!
NYC Fall Engagement Session
Caitlyn and Chris’s engagement session was at Central Park in New York City. I shot their session during the weekend of the NYC marathon, so it made getting around the city a little bit tricky. To add to the traffic complications, it was also raining off and on. With me being out of state, we decided to roll with the punches and shoot in the rain! We used umbrellas, the overheads of bridges and the beautiful fall foliage of New York City to capture the gorgeous shots I am sharing today. I just LOVE how they turned out! The rain made all the fall colors pop, which only added to the intimacy of their session!
Once we wrapped things up at the park, we went to their place on the river so they could change clothes. After getting all fancy, we shot around where they live and ended their session at Grand Central Station. I had never been to GCS before, so I was blown away by how many people go through that place on a second-to-second, minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour basis. I really felt like I was in the scene of Grand Central Station you see in movies. There was just nothing like it. People were EVERYWHERE. Honestly, if you were to take a step back and just watch, you would feel like a tiny little ant in an anthill just going from one place to the other. This whole experience was so new and different to me, and I had a TON of fun!!
Caitlyn and Chris, thank you for entrusting me to capture these tender moments! I hope these pictures are ones you will hold on to and cherish forever!
NYC Inspiration
If you enjoyed this session, be sure to check out Alyssa and Brennan’s NYC anniversary shoot!
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Work on styling your engagement session today with a FREE copy of my Engagement Style and Prep Guide. This guide is a work of pure love that was written and tweaked over many months. You’ve got enough going on and this is meant to be a joyous time of planning, anticipation, and dreams for your future! I’m here – and this guide is here – to ensure you are able to focus on the things that matter. Snag it here!
If you have any other questions regarding your engagement session, be sure to get in touch! I am happy to help you however I can!
Tree Farm Engagement Session
With the season of love and gratitude in full swing, I’m sharing Doug and Erica’s tree farm engagement session today on the blog! This session was a joy for me to capture! When I learned they would be bringing their beautiful chocolate lab with them, my excitement for their session doubled immediately!
Fun fact: Erica and Doug just recently got married….just WAIT until you see how beautiful of a day their wedding was!!!
In the meantime, warm up with their gorgeous engagement session below!
Helpful Tips Your Engagement Session
First thing first- if you are recently engaged, CONGRATULATIONS! What a precious season of life you get to embrace with your sweetheart! Just a helpful tip- Try not to stare at the ring on your finger while driving, haha! Once you view Doug and Erica’s session below, a tree farm engagement session might just be calling your name!
1.) Hire a photographer you love and trust, then set a date for your session! I cannot stress the importance of taking your time finding vendors you truly trust enough- specifically your photographer and wedding planner/coordinator. If that means you need to FaceTime or meet them for coffee beforehand, do it to it sis! I love meeting my clients to make sure we mesh well, because I care just as much about your wedding experience as you do! Trusted vendors you took the time to seek out will help make way for one of the most memorable days of your life. Don’t go without one!
2.) Cute and comfortable is key! If you choose clothes that provide you with very little room to breathe for your engagement session, you will spend your whole session picking at them, which will result in you feeling uncomfortable the whole time. An engagement session is a great excuse for a new outfit, but be sure to test it our before the day of your session (cough cough, date night!).
3.) Location is everything. The possibilities are endless and honestly, quite overwhelming. Brainstorm locations that mean something to you as a couple. Places that excite you or take your breath away are a good place to start. But don’t be afraid to keep it simple either. Don’t rule out your favorite neighborhood coffee shop or that antique store you just can’t get enough of. Don’t convince yourself that they aren’t “fancy” enough. They are perfect if they make you happy.
4.) Download my extensive engagement guide. My engagement shoot preparation guide is a work of pure love, written and tweaked over many months. It’s meant to be a living, breathing document – constantly being improved upon to help make the weeks and days leading up to your engagement session as stress-free as possible. You’ve got enough going on and this is meant to be a joyous time of planning, anticipation, and dreams for your future! I’m here – and this guide is here – to ensure you are able to focus on the things that matter. Grab it below!
Prepare for Your Engagement Session Today
Prepare for your engagements today with a FREE copy of my Engagement Style + Prep Guide. Snag it here! Enjoy!
Inquire About Your Engagement Session Today
If you have any other questions regarding a tree farm engagement session or just your engagement session in general, be sure to get in touch! I am happy to help you however I can!!
Love,
Brooke
Today on the blog, I’m sharing three solid tips to keep in mind when it comes to styling your engagement session. I’m also including a free download of my extensive Engagement Style + Prep Guide- and by extensive, I mean 44 pages! It’s got ALL the good stuff. The tips I’m sharing today are a glimpse into the guide, so let’s hop to it, shall we?
Tips For Styling Your Engagement Session
1.) Create a vision board. Pinterest is everyone’s BFF for all things weddings. Spend an hour or two going through and pinning colors, outfits and poses you and your fiance would like to recreate. Then, show your photographer.
2.) Cute and comfortable is key! When it comes to outfits, make sure what you wear is true to who you are. Do not match each other and do not wear patterned prints. Instead, go for complementary colors and solid prints. An engagement session is a great excuse for a new outfit (or two), but be sure to test it our before the day of your session (did someone say date night??). And don’t forget to iron or steam ahead of time!
3.) Location and timing are everything. The possibilities are endless here! Brainstorm locations that mean something to you as a couple. Places that excite you or take your breath away are a good place to start. But don’t be afraid to keep it simple either. Don’t rule out your favorite neighborhood coffee shop or that antique store you just can’t get enough of. Don’t convince yourself that they aren’t “fancy” enough. They are perfect if they make you happy. If you still are unable to think of some place, don’t worry! Your photographer will have some great recommendations.
Finally, one of the most important things to keep in mind when it comes to styling your engagement session is this: schedule it around the sun. The sunset time changes drastically during these three months. Here in Utah, plan on 5:00-7:00 until Mid- October. After the first week of November, plan on 3:00-5:00 PM.
Snag Your Freebie
Work on styling your engagement session today with a FREE copy of my Engagement Style + Prep Guide. This guide is a work of pure love, written and tweaked over many months. It’s meant to be a living, breathing document – constantly being improved upon to help make the weeks and days leading up to your engagement session as stress-free as possible. You’ve got enough going on and this is meant to be a joyous time of planning, anticipation, and dreams for your future! I’m here – and this guide is here – to ensure you are able to focus on the things that matter. Snag it here!
If you have any other questions regarding your engagement session, be sure to get in touch! I am happy to help you however I can!!
Enjoy! <3
Love,
Brooke
Shenandoah Valley Session
Meet Megan and Dakota! These lovebirds are both from Texas and also got married in Texas. However, Dakota is in the military and proposed to Megan before his basic training camp in Quantico, Washington D.C. When they reached out for me to shoot their engagement session in Shenandoah Valley, it was a no brainer kind of yes. An additional bonus was the fact that one of my sisters lives there!
I’m so glad we were able to get this session in before Dakota’s time away at basic. Thank you for so much your service, Dakota!!
Snag Your Freebie
Prepare for your engagements today with a copy of my Engagement Style + Prep Guide. This extensive, 44-page guide will lighten your stress load and help you have the best engagement session ever. And did I mention it’s FREE!?! If you’re engaged or know someone who is, be sure to grab your copy and/or share away! Get it here!
If you have any other questions regarding your engagement session, or if you would like to schedule your session in Shenandoah or your own back yard, be sure to get in touch! I am happy to help you however I can!!
Fall Engagement Photo Outfits
Because it’s officially fall, I thought it would be fun to put together a post devoted to engagement photo outfit ideas for the season! That being said, I’m also going to tell you about my engagement style guide, a free 44-page download that will help take the stress of picking colors and outfits for your engagement session! So, take a look at some of the beautiful couples I have had the privilege of shooting and then be sure to grab your free download! Whether your session is tucked away in the mountains of Utah or out in the open streets of New York City, I am confident you’ll find the outfits below and my engagement prep guide extremely helpful!
The Ultimate Engagement Guide
My engagement shoot preparation guide is a work of pure love that was written and tweaked over many months. It’s meant to be a living, breathing document – constantly being improved upon to help make the weeks and days leading up to your engagement photo session as stress-free as possible. You have got enough going on and this is meant to be a joyous time of planning, anticipation, and dreams for your future! I’m here – and this guide is here – to ensure you are able to focus on the things that matter.
What We’ll Cover
EVERYTHING! No, but really- my engagement prep guide will provide you with everything you need to know and more. In it, you will find:
-A complete list of everything to do before your engagement session!
-Location logistics (you want the perfect spot, right?!)
-How to pick out the perfect engagement photo outfits (because I know the struggle is REAL!)
-What to bring (don’t forget your hairbrush!)
-Tips, tricks and ideas
-Approximate start times for each season of the year
– LOTS of outfit & location inspiration
Plan Your Engagement Photo Outfits Today
Prepare for your engagements today with a FREE copy of my Engagement Style + Prep Guide. Get it here!
If you have any other questions about your engagement photo outfits or your session in general, be sure to get in touch! I am happy to help you however I can!
XO
Brooke
Today on the blog, I’m sharing Hailey and Tanner’s romantic Tibble Fork engagement session and pairing it with 10 romantic love quotes! Love was undoubtedly in the air with these two, and the quotes I’m sharing with you today will give you a sweet taste of their natural chemistry. Enjoy!!
10 Romantic Love Quotes
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart.” ~Helen Keller
“There is no remedy for love but to love more.” ~Henry David Thoreau
“The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring.” ~Oscar Wilde
“If I know what love is, it is because of you.” -Hermann Hesse
“But love is a durable fire In the mind ever burning; Never sick, never old, never dead From itself never turning.” ~Sir Walter Raleigh
“My bounty is as boundless as the sea, My love as deep; the more I give to thee The more I have, for both are infinite.” ~Shakespeare
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” ~Lao Tzu
“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mind are the same.” ~Emily Bronte
“I love her, and that’s the beginning and end of everything.” ~F. Scott Fitzgerald
Preparing for Your Engagements
Unless you’re a model by profession, the idea of preparing for your engagements and being in front of the camera for a few hours is probably all kinds of weird and/or scary for you.
The good news? Preparing for your engagements doesn’t have to be that way! In fact, if you’re anything like me, preparation and lots of insight into what you can expect go a long way to shake those nerves.
Today on the blog, I’m sharing Ben and Nina’s romantic golden hour engagement session AND giving you the inside scoop to the ultimate engagement guide- mine! This extensive, 44-page guide will lighten your stress load and help you have the best engagement session ever. And did I mention it’s FREE!?! If you’re engaged or know someone who is, be sure to grab your copy and/or share away!
XO
Brooke
About the Guide
My engagement shoot preparation guide is a work of pure love, written and tweaked over many months. It’s meant to be a living, breathing document – constantly being improved upon to help make the weeks and days leading up to your engagement session as stress-free as possible. You’ve got enough going on and this is meant to be a joyous time of planning, anticipation, and dreams for your future! I’m here – and this guide is here – to ensure you are able to focus on the things that matter.
What We’ll Cover
ALL.THE.THINGS.
No, but really- my engagement guide will provide you with everything you need to know and more! In it, you will find:
-A complete list of everything to do before your engagement session!
-Location logistics (you want the perfect spot, right?!)
-What to wear (because I know the struggle is REAL!)
-What to bring (don’t forget your hairbrush!)
-Tips, tricks and ideas
-Approximate start times for each season of the year
– LOTS of outfit & location inspiration
I mean it when I say this engagement guide covers EVERYTHING. Forty-four pages of free information? Yes, please!
Get to Preparing for Your Engagements Today
What are you waiting for girlfriend?! Prepare for your engagements today with a FREE copy of my Engagement Style + Prep Guide. Get it here!
If you have any other questions regarding your engagement session, be sure to get in touch! I am happy to help you however I can!!
Enjoy! <3
Love,
Brooke
HAPPY WEDDING WEEK to Amanda and Greg! To kick off this celebratory week, I am sharing their romantic engagement session in Mapleton, Utah County AND 5 things to do once you’re engaged!
Because let’s be honest, as soon as you’ve got a ring on it all the questions come chiming in: “When are you getting married? Have you picked a date? Where are you getting married? What should I wear?”. It’s a lot to take in all at once, but hopefully I can help alleviate some of the stress by helping you get off on the right foot!
5 Things to Do Once You’re Engaged
First thing’s first- if you are recently engaged, CONGRATULATIONS! What a beautiful season of life you get to embrace with your sweetheart! Just a helpful tip- Try not to stare at the ring on your finger while driving, haha!
1.) Become “Pin-spired” – In other words, spend time on Pinterest creating a vision board. Pinterest is such a great resource to help you get a solid visual of what you would like to see at your wedding. Maybe you already did this while waiting with anticipation for that ring, but just in case, here are some things to consider while thinking through your wedding day vision: What colors do we like? Do we want an indoor or outdoor wedding? Would we like to have my ceremony and reception in the same space? What time of year do we envision our wedding taking place? Do we want a large gathering or an intimate gathering? What type of ambience would we like to offer our guests? What style wedding gowns do I adore?
2.) Set a Budget – This is especially important. Are your parents paying for the wedding or are you and your fiance paying for all of it? Sit down with your fiance and/or your parents and decide on a number. Then, keep your budget in mind every step of the way. If you are willing to splurge in certain areas, make sure you are both in agreement of which areas those are and just how much extra you are willing to give toward it (live band, wedding dress, etc.).
3.) Set a Date – Decide on the date you would like to get married on. If you’re eyeing a certain venue or two, call and make sure your date is available. Something to keep in mind is this: Friday night weddings are always cheaper than Saturday night weddings. If your wedding is local and most of your guests are local too, you can really save some big bucks by booking a Friday night wedding.
4.) Hire Vendors You Trust – I cannot stress this enough. Take your time meeting with vendors so that you can hire the ones you love and trust the most. One of the absolute most important vendors that will be vital to your entire wedding day experience is your wedding planner. If you are currently planning to do it alone or designate a family member as your wedding planner, please reconsider! Your wedding planner will be your hands and feet during the entire process. They will help you find vendors who will go above and beyond for you. They will act as a mediator when you and your parents are not in agreement about something. They will help you meet your wedding vision needs within your budget. They will handle all of the behind-the-scenes chaos of your wedding day so that you can rest easy and truly enjoy your day. They will correspond with each and every one of your vendors about every detail, big or small, so that you can focus on your engagement instead of your inbox. A great wedding planner is invaluable. They will help way for one of the most memorable days of your life. Don’t go without one!
Another invaluable vendor to your wedding experience is your photographer. A great wedding photographer will also act as your hands and feet and make sure that the most important moments of one of your most important days are captured.
5.) Don’t Lose Sight of the Bigger Picture – At the end of the day, remember the most important piece of your wedding is the fact that you are getting married! Your wedding day moments are the very first heartbeats of of your marriage to the love of your life and the covenant you are making to one other is the only true reason for this day. As you reflect on this everything else will fade into perspective. Nobody knows (or cares) how much you stressed about garden roses versus blush roses…or mix-matching your bridesmaid dresses versus everyone wearing the same thing. Details are a ton of fun, but they pale in comparison to the true reason of the day: your vows to one another and the start of life together!
More Inspiration
If you enjoyed my read on 5 things to do once you’re engaged, be sure to check out my 5 tips for nailing your engagement session post, too!
Snag Your FREE Copy of My Engagement Guide Today
Looking for more than just 5 things to do once you’re engaged?
Be sure to grab your FREE copy of my Engagement Style + Prep Guide here! In it, you will find:
A complete list of everything to do before your engagement session!
-Location logistics (you want the perfect spot, right?!)
-What to wear (because I know the struggle is REAL!)
-What to bring (don’t forget your hairbrush!)
-Tips, tricks and ideas
-Approximate start times for each season of the year
– LOTS of outfit & location inspiration
If you have any other questions regarding your engagement session, be sure to get in touch! I am happy to help you however I can!!
Enjoy!
