How To Pick The Right Location
The location of your session plays a huge role in the final images. Not only does it set the tone, but it also helps showcase your personality.
Choosing the right location can be difficult at times. With so many options, the pressure to pick the perfect one can feel overwhelming.
I just want to say—no matter where you choose, I promise to deliver fun, gorgeous images. I got you, boo!
This is my profession, my talent—it’s what I love the most. I guarantee it. So don’t overthink it, and remember to have some fun while searching for your dream location.
Tips for Picking Your Location
Lighting
Natural light is my jam! The lighting during golden hour is seriously divine. Not only does it create glowing, beautiful portraits, but it also complements your skin. The even light produced during golden hour (two hours before sunset through actual sunset) flatters your skin and makes you look ten years younger.
Scenery
Do you love the desert? How about a modern, downtown vibe? Maybe you just adore the water and wish you lived closer to the beach. Whatever your preference, most of our clients want to showcase their favorite type of natural beauty.
Personally, I love shooting in the desert because it truly highlights Arizona’s breathtaking landscapes. We both know it’s not all sand and tumbleweeds—but your aunt who’s never visited Arizona might not!
Think outside the box: This is the perfect time to get creative and consider unique locations that you may have access to but others don’t. Does your best friend own a stunning private estate? Do you have a family ranch or a boat at the lake? This is a great time to use them!
Meaning
A question I get asked all the time is:
“Can you choose the location for us?”
Ummm, heck yes, I will! But… it’s so much more special when you choose your session location.
Why?
Because maybe there’s a coffee shop downtown where you and your honey first met. The same coffee shop where he got down on one knee and asked you to spend forever with him. That place is special. It means the world to you. But I wouldn’t know that unless you told me.
How meaningful would it be if you chose that spot for your engagement photos? Can you just imagine the love captured in those images?
This, my friend, plays a huge role in your experience, and I want you to have the best one possible!
A Few Questions to Ask Yourself While Choosing a Location:
- Is the location accessible?
- Are you allowed to take pictures there?
- Is it a public place? (If it’s a popular spot, there may be people in the background.)
- Is it safe?
One Last Thing…
Don’t be afraid to ask for my opinion! It’s my job to serve you, and I love helping my clients have a stress-free experience. Just let me know what type of session you have in mind, and we’ll go from there.
