Category Archives: Engagement Shoots

Surprise Proposal in Venice, Italy!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Alison in Engagement Shoots

Buon giornio! Today we have a super adorable surprise proposal — in Venice! Italy! Pizza! Vino! Engagements! Does it get more romantic than that? Here’s a little somethin’-somethin’ from photographer, Luca Faz, who shares the scoop on Anna and Maksim:

Anna hired me for a photo walk with her boyfriend. I offered to meet them again a bit before sunset, and while Anna was getting ready, Maksim shared his plan to propose and asked if I knew a romantic place.
The idea I had was to go to S. Giorgio Island in front of San Marco Square and leave the camera on a tripod in video mode and then leave them alone under the excuse of having a phone call to make. That’s when Maksim would know to start the proposal.

I doubt I’ll get again such a candid and spontaneous reaction from so close (usually I do proposals from far away with a tele lens, but in this case she was already aware of my presence since she hired me in the first place!).

Photographer: Luca Faz Photographer in Venice
Submitted via Two Bright Lights

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Florida Engagement Session At The Fair

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Alison in Engagement Shoots

Love this colorful and cheerful shoot! Almost every town or city has a fairgrounds complex — go go go! How fun for engagement photos!

From the photographer, Traci Burke Photography:
Wearing high wasted red pants and a blue crop top, Heather was handing out wristbands for a local bar that night. This was not Heather’s forte, just a one time gig, but somehow it just happened to work out in her favor. Little did she know, it would lead to meeting the man she would eventually call her mister.

Dave was working his night shift for the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. It was a slow night, so he decided to park his car for a little while downtown. He noticed a girl and called over to her saying “Hey, whatchya got there?” Smooth Dave. They started talking and have been inseparable ever since!

Heather went home that night and told her whole family that she was getting married and that she definitely knew Dave was the one, even though she knew nothing about him…except his first name. What a fairytale!

Dave proposed to Heather after she came home from a long, hard day at work. The apartment was filled with white candles, white lanterns and white “will you marry me?” signs. He was so nervous, that he even misspelled YOU. He got down on one knee and Heather of course said yes! After the romantic proposal, Dave swept her away to a surprise dinner at her favorite restaurant with all of their closest friends and relatives. How thoughtful!

Dave is the ultimate comic book collector, so we knew we needed to incorporate superheros into our engagement session! He has thousands of comics and is always on the hunt for more! What better place to capture color than the South Florida Fair?

This comic book loving, ice-coffee drinking, movie watching couple was incredible to photograph. They each have different personalities and interests (did we mention that Heather is obsessed with tissue paper for crafts?) that mesh so well with each other to make one perfect couple.

Submitted via Two Bright Lights.

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Queens, NY Engagement Session — With Doggies!

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Alison in Engagement Shoots

It’s no secret that this Yenta loves a cuddly furry friend! So when Julian Ribinik Photography submitted this adorable New York engagement shoot with the couple’s dogs, I didn’t even hesitate to click “publish!”

Jana and Russel are both in sales and it took a while to schedule their engagement shoot due to travel schedules and weather and other variables out of their control. But a week before their wedding, they enjoyed themselves in front of Julian Ribinik’s camera and frolicked with their adorable pups through Queens. What great practice for the wedding day! Remember, engagement sessions are crucial for feeling comfortable with having all eyes on you — the eyes of the camera and the eyes of the photographer! Better to get the butterflies out before the wedding instead of on the big day!

Mazels and woofs to this cute little family!

Submitted via Two Bright Lights.

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Engagement Photo Shoot With A Four Legged Loved One

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Alison in Engagement Shoots, Tales from the Veil

Today, The Wedding Yentas is excited to have Peggy, a beautiful bride-to-be, share her experience posing for engagement photos and how she prepared for them. Peggy and her fiance, Dave, are planning a wedding in the mountains of Southern California in beautiful Big Bear. Their June wedding is a celebration of two people from different backgrounds coming together to live life as one. Peggy is looking forward to partaking in Jewish traditions from Dave’s heritage and loves the many special chapters of Jewish weddings.

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The day was finally here! No, not THE Big Day, but the other big day. The dress rehearsal with the wedding photographer, otherwise known as the engagement photo shoot! Let me tell you, it was a busy time leading up to the shoot: scouring over ideas for engagement pictures, sorting out props, searching for the perfect outfit, working out (uhh, OK sort of). Well, amidst the engagement shoot preparations, Dave and I knew one thing was certain: our dog was going to be part of it.

His name is Ali. He is our three-year-old German Boxer and he stole our hearts the minute we laid eyes on him. We couldn’t imagine taking pictures without him because he is such an important part of our lives. We aren’t unlike many couples who decide to include their beloved furry friend in the engagement session. But, like the old-time movie actor W.C. Fields once said, “never work with kids or animals” because they are unpredictable! And it’s not that the photos turned out badly — they’re great! — but working with an animal definitely adds another level of stress and complication. But that doesn’t mean I regret including our dog in our shoot or that I suggest you leave your pooch at home.

This begs the all-important question: how do you create the optimal photo session for your dog while letting your pet’s personality shine?

No one knows your pet better than you. But here are some “ohhh, I wish I would have thought of that” tips to ensure some amazing pictures with your favorite four-legged friend:

Start your photo-shoot with your pet. Interacting with your fur ball relaxes not only you, but sets a fun, comfortable atmosphere for the rest of the session.

Go to your local thrift store to find items that reflect your pet’s personality. Resist the urge to spend an entire doggy arm and a leg on your pet’s accessories or outfit. There is no need! I picked up a Boy Scouts bandana for our little boy from a thrift store.

Pack a bag of snacks for your pet. Not only will it help get his attention, but it’ll make your life easier in case the shoot runs late.

Pack a bag of snacks you and your dog can share. Put the snack in your mouth and have him sniff your face. It’ll make for a perfect puppy kiss photo.

Understand the leash policy. Is your location in a public place? Can dogs be off leash? The beach may be your favorite place in the world, but having a dog off leash at a “no dogs allowed beach” might cost you a pretty penny in penalties. Don’t spend any time worrying about spotting a police officer because you’re unsure about the policy. It will show in your pictures. Research in advance any prohibitions against pets. You wouldn’t want to cut your photo-shoot short; your session will be over before you know it!

Arrive to your location at least 30 minutes early. Play with your dog and let him run around and explore the area before the photographer arrives. It’s the perfect amount of time to let the dog’s energy out, yet not enough to wear him out.

Bring a friend to take care of your pet while you take pictures for the rest of the photo shoot. Imagine a picture of you and your fiancé with a basket full of puppies or kittens? It would be adorable! Make sure someone, other than the photographer is there, to take them once you’re done. Leaving them in the car unsupervised isn’t a good idea. You wouldn’t want to have Sunny the dog chew and tear the inside of your car, would ya?

Let the photographer know you will include your pet so he can accommodate Fido. Ask your photographer to bring noise-makers he or she usually uses to get a baby’s attention during photo-shoots. Dogs love sounds. Don’t you love the look on your dog’s face when he hears something funny? He stands alert, ears perked! These made for the perfect pictures with our dog.</li)
Pack your pet’s bag of props and goodies the night before. I know you are thinking, “I’ll have time for this before the photo-shoot.” Trust me; you will be pre-occupied, rushing to get everything perfect. Save yourself some anxiety and pack the night before. It’s one less thing to think about.

Most importantly… enjoy it! Be yourself! It’s all about you, your fiancé, and the furry friend that furtively snuggles into your bed while you sleep!

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University of Florida EnGATORgement Shoot!

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Alison in Engagement Shoots

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: your engagement session can be whatever you want it to be, and making it a reflection of you both as a couple is the way to go! Pick a place or props that define you and let your natural personalities take care of the rest! That’s just what Ashley and Mike did at their University of Florida engagement shoot! Also, I’m obsessed with the variety of ring shots in and around Florida Field! Let that baby sparkle! Don’t forget to tell your photographer you want some creative images of your ring, so give it a good clean before your photo shoot and let your bling steal the camera!

Photographer Rebecca Fournie of Luna Bella Photography gives us a little behind-the-scenes of this cute couple!

Ashley and Mike met while attending the University of Florida and have been dating for years. In December, the two were in Gainesville for Mike’s younger sister’s graduation. That’s when Mike created somewhat of a scavenger hunt for the family to do around campus. The final stop was at Florida Field better known as The Swamp, the Gators’ football stadium. That’s where the magic happened. Mike got down on one knee on the 50-yard line and asked Ashley to be his wife. There’s something very special about these two love birds. I have never laughed so hard during a session! Really though, my face hurt from laughing! Even by looking at these images, you can feel the love, and join in on the laughter.

Photos submitted and downloaded via Two Bright Lights.

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