Engagement Session Behind The Scenes

Engagement Session BTS

During an engagement session this past April, I decided to film behind the scenes (BTS) footage. I’m hoping this helps future couples get an understanding of how an engagement shoot goes as well as show how certain conditions in “real life” translates to the end product - the final edited photograph.

This particular session was with Alex and Laura, who did an amazing job. They were worried about feeling awkward in front of the camera (95% of my couples feel the same way), but I assured them that all they had to do was be natural and have fun. And I’ll take care of the rest!

The location was at St. James Farm Forest Preserve, which is in Wheaton. About 35 minutes west of Chicago. It’s a wonderful place for a shoot - there are multiple different spots to give different looks, all within walking distance of the parking lot. Plus, they have a bathroom to allow for easy outfit changes!

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