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Props, Pops & Poses: Danielle's Engagement Session Inspiration!

06-09-14

Happy Monday, lovely readers! I'm so pleased to share that we're back with another edition of our Props, Pops & Poses series! For this week's post, we decided to sit down with one of our favorite members of the Marketing Department — Danielle!

With her effortless style and sweet personality — not to mention her impeccable eye for photography! — we knew Danielle would have amazing insights on her dream engagement session. And we were right! Scroll down to see what colors, locations and details inspire her!

Engagement Session Inspiration

 

1. Dreamy and romantic, or vibrant and colorful? Spill the details on what "look and feel" you envision for your ideal engagement session!

A little bit of everything! I love so many different looks, it would be too hard for me to choose just one for my dream engagement session. I would definitely want it to be well-lit and have a warm and romantic feeling, but also reflect how much fun my fiancé and I have together! Overall, I'd just want to make sure my fiancé and I have a wonderful time at the shoot, which is undoubtedly the key to photos you'll cherish forever!

2. Location, location, location!! If you could pick any spot to shoot your e-session, where would it be?!

I think my dream location would be somewhere like Santa Cruz, California. That way, I'd be able to incorporate all the different things I'd want for the shoot. We could have some fun at the boardwalk on all the rides, play in the water at the beach, explore the downtown area and finish up with a trip into the forest (where it has always been my dream to get married!). Not only would that make for varied and amazing photos, but it would also be a really fun date — a perfect way to capture the spontaneous look I go gaga over!

3. A little bit of color can go a long way! What stunning shades best characterize your engagement style?

In my everyday wear, I tend to choose darker colors, so for my engagement session, I'd love to mix it up with a pop of color! I can't help but love bright reds and yellows, but definitely in moderation. Maybe a fun, bright dress, in addition to a more low-key outfit, as well — having options for each location would be another way to try out many different photo looks!

4. Sweet signs, a picnic for two...there's no doubt props can add an extra dose of pizzazz to any engagement session! What props — if any — would you include in your session?

Depending on the location, I think props can be just what an engagement sessions needs! For me, I think something out of place, but adorable and whimsical, would be perfect! Maybe we'd carry balloons throughout the city, lounge on a vintage couch in a field or even something simple like ice cream cones on the boardwalk. Of course, though, to me the best "prop "is including your pet!

5. Engagement photos are all about capturing that newly engaged glow! During your dream e-session, would you plan to strike a pose or simply live in the moment?

Definitely, definitely live in the moment! I'm all about those candid shots that truly capture the love you and your fiancé share. Some posed photos are always fun when the moment is right, but for the most part, anything that captures a fun moment with a huge laugh or a cute kiss will forever be my favorite! Those are the kinds of photos I'll want to look at again and again!

Engagement Photo Inspiration

All About Danielle...

With an affinity for gorgeous photography and a penchant for adorable pups, Danielle is the wonderful Marketing Coordinator at George Street Photo & Video! Originally from the Bay Area, this sweet gal is a sucker for the color yellow and the Oregon coast. When this jack-of-all-trades isn't bringing her amazing skills to the GS Marketing Department, she's dreaming of road-tripping all around the country, with her trusty camera in hand!

 

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