Engagement Photo Sessions

Engagement photo sessions are an excellent opportunity for couples to capture the excitement and anticipation of their upcoming wedding. Not only do these photos serve as a visual record of this special time in a couple's life, but they also provide a great opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera before the big day.

However, planning an engagement photo session can be overwhelming, especially for couples who are new to the process. To help simplify the planning process and ensure a successful photo shoot, here are some tips for couples to consider when planning their engagement photo session.

2. Coordinate Your Outfits

Your engagement photos are a great opportunity to show off your personal style as a couple, but it's important to coordinate your outfits to ensure that your photos look cohesive. Choose colors and styles that complement each other, and avoid wearing clothing with logos or distracting patterns.

4. Consider the Time of Day

The time of day can have a significant impact on the lighting and overall mood of your engagement photos. Consider scheduling your session during "golden hour," which is the hour before sunset when the lighting is soft and warm. Alternatively, early morning sessions can also produce beautiful lighting.

5. Bring Props

Props can add a fun and personalized touch to your engagement photos. Consider bringing items like a chalkboard with your wedding date, a bouquet of flowers, or props that reflect your shared interests.

In conclusion, planning an engagement photo session can be a fun and exciting process for couples. By considering the location, coordinating outfits, hiring a professional photographer, considering the time of day, bringing props, and being yourselves, you can ensure a successful and memorable photo shoot that captures the excitement of your upcoming wedding.

1. Choose the Right Location

   The location of your engagement photo session can set the tone for your photos, so it's important to choose a location that's meaningful to you both. Consider places like your favorite park, the spot where you first met, or a location that reflects your shared interests. Keep in mind that some locations may require permits or have time restrictions, so be sure to do your research ahead of time.

3. Hire a Professional Photographer

While it may be tempting to have a friend or family member take your engagement photos, hiring a professional photographer is worth the investment. A professional photographer will have the experience and expertise needed to capture high-quality photos that you'll cherish for years to come.

6. Be Yourself

Finally, it's important to be yourselves during your engagement photo session. Relax, have fun, and don't be afraid to show your personalities. The more comfortable and natural you feel, the better your photos will turn out.

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A look back in time to the Nixon Wedding June 13th, 1971

Today, I was taking some time to clean and organize at home. For years my Grandmother would keep the sports section of the newspaper for me and my parents would periodically hold on to newspapers from important dates in history. So, as I was going through some old newspapers today, I ran across a bunch dealing with Nixon leaving office but also into the front page section of Tricia Nixon’s White House wedding June 13th, 1971.

Check out some of those facts!

Tricia’s Trousseau: (Had to look up Trousseau)

Apparently a Trousseau is the clothes, household linen, and other belongings collected by a bride for her marriage. Who knew, not me. But there goes another $200.

The Food: The Nicon Buffet

What no caviar I have to have my caviar and foie gras right? Nope the White House said keep it within budget No Caviar for you! They estimate $10 per person so they dropped another $4000 here even though the article said $3200. So that’s almost $28,000 just for food and no foie gras, darn.

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The Minster:

Rev Edward Latch the House Chaplain for the House of Representative had not charged for a wedding in 45 years, but he would gladly accept a gift don’t ya know.

Well that’s not all the cost of course but wasn’t it a fun look back in time and prices?

As the article states Tricia Nixon’s wedding costs were $19,000 in 1971 dollars and would be almost $131,000 today! WOW! The White House insisted this was a normal wedding. I really need to raise my prices if $131,000 is the new normal?

Invitations:

Tricia used 400 (6.25x8.75”) gold embossed cards $310 or $2170 today. Ouch. The cost just for the coat-of-arms only $45 such a simple add on right.

Wedding Cake:

7 feet 9 inches high! 350 lbs of cake! only $1000 back then or $6800 today!

The Wedding Dress: What did Tricia say Yes to?

Nobody knows but the range is from $200-1200? That’s pretty reasonable compared to the cake!

Bridal Party Dresses:

Apparently the White House bought the dresses for the ladies at an estimated cost of $240 for 4 dresses. Why did the White House buy them? Comment below if you know.

Plants and Trees: Who needs Johnny Appleseed when you have a wedding?

Donations came in from six states. Even JFK Roses should have been their but are the roses Republican or Democrat? I guess we will never know since the tea rose plants didn’t end up at the wedding. All in all $9000 in donations to make the White House a flower and tree filled wedding venue.

Photography!

3rd generation photographer Richard Winburn was Tricia’s photographer. He would talk about his cost so they estimate $85 OK, I guess I won’t change my prices. Since that is less than $600 in today’s money. Interesting wouldn’t you say? Since he didn’t say I bet he charged or received more.

Special Music:

No DJ for this party, instead it was Bil “Just Plain Bill” -the partyman Harrington and his 15-piece orchestra for only shall we say $3000-$5000 but he wouldn’t say.

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