STRIKE A POSE {The One with the Coke-a-Cola Shoot}

What an adorable picnic idea!  I love the vintage feel, with the old-fashioned coke backdrop.  I also love that she is pulling off red lipstick!  Its little ideas like these that make me feel like the sky is the limit as far as engagement shoots go.  Have fun, and enjoy being in love while doing it.

STRIKE A POSE {The One Just Like Titanic}

Granted, this pose first reminds me of one thing: Leonardo and Kate standing on the bow of Titanic pretending to fly.  Now if there is anyone who snickered at that scene in the movie, you were right there with me.  However, the way I figure it, your wedding day is the perfect excuse for those of you like me, who shy away from admitting that a moment like this wouldn’t be so terrible.  In life there is a fine line between over the top sap, and the genuine incandescently perfect moments.  For those of us who sometimes teeter on that line, it’s nice to have a day when no one will penalize you for letting go, opening your heart, and feeling every single ounce of love possible.  Maybe there are a few who continue to snicker to themselves during the ceremony or the first dance, but don’t let that stop you from experiencing and enjoying it all.  If anything, those cynics could use a good dose of completely sappy movie moments come to life in front of them.  If you’re truly in love, own it!  Don’t let anyone stop you!

 

Wishing this couple a happier ending than Jack and Rose…

STRIKE A POSE {The One Underwater}

Oh yes they did!  Would you dare?  An even better question would be, how much would you have to pay a photographer to get in there with you?  I know a few brides who have chosen to have a photo shoot after their wedding and crawl into the water with their gown, I believe the technical term is a “trash the dress photo shoot.”  It makes for some great photos, at the price of ruining a dress that will most likely never be worn again anyway.  What do you guys think, is it worth it?

STRIKE A POSE {The One with Bright Red Balloons}

This section is dedicated to creative couples who have found new ways to pose for photos.  Usually a photographer will ask you beforehand what poses you would like to make sure to have, and here is an idea to get you going.

Who says your photo shoot has to be full of lovey-dovey photos.  Add some humor to your engagement shoot.  If you and your sweetie enjoy laughing and having a great time, let your shoot show it.  Its all about having fun and being yourselves.  A good photographer will get to know you as a couple and help find poses that suit you best.