Here at Crouse Photography, we understand that your Engagement Portrait is going to be the beginning of a new adventure in your life. We want to document this special time for you and begin capturing memories that last a lifetime. To ensure your portrait is as beautiful as can be, try to follow these suggested guidelines:

1. Schedule your portrait a minimum of Two months prior to your wedding day. The sooner the better! This allows time for lab processing.Six months prior is ideal

2. Choose outfits that suit your personalities and make you feel attractive. Make sure you create color harmony and both outfits coordinate well together. Please do not wear short shorts or skirts. This makes posing more difficult. Long, flowing dresses, jeans, or khakis make better selections.

3. Start thinking about props! This can make your photograph unique. Consider a picnic basket with wine glasses and a blanket, a straw hat, a musical instrument- even animals. We can also utilize larger objects such as boats, sport cars, planes, or motorcycles.

4. Don’t worry about location! Once you chose your wardrobe and schedule an appointment, we will discuss location and time with you. Just tell us what you envision.

5. Become alert to interesting photographs. Look out for romantic postcards or magazine advertisements. We can often recreate art with you as the subject.

6. Keep in mind that many couples chose to utilize their Engagement Portrait to display at their reception or to include in the invitations or to distribute framed as the perfect party favor or bridal party gift.

7. While we are creating your engagement portrait, if you have a sister, a brother, or a best friend you would like a portrait, bring them along. We can just as easily do two or three sittings at the same time. Give Mom that family portrait she has been wanting. Please discuss your ideas when scheduling your session.

8. Have Fun!

I prefer working in outdoor settings over studio. I work at being very flexible and keeping the posing natural and relaxed. I give general posing suggestions, but, in order to keep things relaxed, I don't tweak every finger, wrist, elbow, arm, leg, and neck - not to mention facial expressions (however, if I see something in the setting that doesn't look right - I'll point it out). I try to put the couple in a relaxed setting and allow them to simply "be themselves." A lot of times we'll setup and take some pictures looking at the camera, several looking at each other, and several looking into the distance. After that, we move on to a different setting. I am also very open to any suggestions or ideas the couple has in relation to settings they would like.

I often end up with more than 20 or so "settings" and a total of 50 to 100 or more photos. I vary the types of photos that I take - from close ups to wide angle environmental, posed couple shots to casual walking hand-in-hand photos. Sessions usually last about an hour to an hour and a half.
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