The idea started out as a surprise. J’s mom called me and wanted to get them an engagement session. I loved some of the ideas she had, but the one about surprising them gave me pause. For pictures this important I like to work with the couple to figure out so many things: what to wear for engagement pictures, what settings do the couple love, and a few other secret tips I share over the phone.

Eventually we settled on a spot near Barton Springs. We picked a time in the late morning when the light was just perfect, and there weren’t too many joggers cluttering up the path.

It wasn’t hard to get these two to pose – you could tell they were into each other from the first frame. Sometimes I have to give a little more coaching but not J & M. We just wandered up and down the path, and whenever we saw something interesting we would stop and take a photo: On the bridge, in a field, near the water, by a fence.

Each of the backdrops was better than the previous, and with each stop they became more comfortable with the camera.

One more little tidbit – they are both engineers. Can you believe it?

Photography Groupon

For the next 2 days – Until the end of Valentine’s day 2011 – I’m being featured on the Austin Groupon website.  What is a Groupon?  It’s a Group Coupon.  Basically, it’s a deal of the day for different Cities, and today and tomorrow I’m featured on the Austin page.

What I am offering is a crazy great deal on Engagement Pictures with no strings attached.  If you buy the groupon, you will get over 70% off my regular rate for e-pics.  You can choose a great location :

• The lush gardens of Mayfield Park
• A great spot overlooking the Austin Skyline
• A cool, gritty, urban location downtown

Before the session I’ll work with you, helping you pick out the best outfits to wear.  We will coordinate a time together for the location you choose, and I’ll provide suggestions for the best time, when the light is perfect.

Then, at your session we will have a bunch of fun.  I’ll show you where to stand, how to pose, and most of all get you and your fiancée to relax.  We will have a great time.  I do this all the time, and know all the tricks to make you look perfect.  We will shoot photos for about an hour, and then a couple of weeks after your session you will get both a CD with ALL the photos in high resolution as well as a print release (so you can make your own copies).  I’ll also post your pics in an on-line gallery so you can share them on Facebook, your wedding website, or with family and friends.  Need more Ideas?  Here’s some other things to do with your e-pics.

It’s that simple.  No fancy contracts, no hassle.

Interested?  Act fast because this deal expires at the end of Valentine’s Day

Get the Groupon

Now that you are engaged, you probably want to have some photos of the two of you to use while you plan your wedding (scroll to the bottom of the post to see a link with 9-things you can do with your e-pics).

Here’s a fun little engagement session I did a few weeks ago. These two are getting married later next year, and when I heard about it, I offered my services to them. We had a great time together one sunday, hanging out in Austin, and getting some fun professional shots of just the two of them.

At first they were a bit nervous about the session. They didn’t know what to wear, or how to pose, but once we talked, I showed them all the tricks I’ve learned to get great shots.

engagement photo ideas

Engagement Pictures

One great engagement photo idea is to stand next to a tree

What a cute couple

I like to use unique engagement photo poses in addition to the regular ones

One of the biggest questions I get about engagement pictures is what to wear

Engagement photos are all about the two of you. I like to show off your style, and show a bit about your relationship in the pics.

I know all the super secret spots in Austin to get great engagement photos.

engagement photos ideas

engagement photo shoot

engagement photo pose ideas

Outdoor wedding engagement photos

If you are looking for the best engagement photos, I can help

I love to do different creative engagement photos

If you are want some engagement photos of the two of you, I’ld love to hear from you. Send me a note, or give me a call, and let’s talk.  I offer e-pic sessions with many of my packages, as well as a-la carte for a very reasonable rate.

Once we talk, I’ll ask some questions about the two of you, find out some of the things you like to do together, and learn a little bot more about your personalities.  Then I’ll make suggestions about what to wear for your engagement photos, and most importantly where we should go to get the best shots.  I know all the great indoor and outdoor spots in Austin.  And as always, I’ll make it fun!  I’ll show you how to pose, where to look, and how to act, to get the best shots.

Once we have had our session, you will get a CD with all the pics from the session, and a full release so you can do whatever you want with them.  Put ‘em up on facebook.  Start a wedding website or blog, use them for save the dates.  Here’s a blog post I did with a bunch of other things to do with your engagement pictures, too