Some of my clients are looking for something a little bit different from their engagement session. With that in mind, here are some ideas that I’ve used myself, seen in other photographers’ work, or invented while dreaming about photography. If you think you’d want to try this yourself, please run the ideas past me first to make sure that I think it would be appropriate for the location you’ve selected and so I can be mentally prepared for the session.

• If you both read magazines, newspapers, or books, bring some reading materials that best represents you. In the past, I’ve seen grooms with the business section of the Los Angeles Times and the bride with a copy of Vogue. In other instances the groom might have a book about cars and the bride might be holding with a romance novel. Pick books, magazines, or newspapers that fit your personality. I’ll do some crazy creative things with your favorites!
• Consider bringing flowers. My favorite thus far has been a single flower with a large head (i.e. sunflowers). I usually don’t recommend bringing a traditional full size bouquet. However, if you have someone who can make a very small bouquet (just 3 or 4 flowers), that might work out well for you guys. As an aside, you’ll want to purchase the flowers the day before the engagement session and keep them refrigerated. You don’t want to rush around the day of the engagement session trying to find the flowers you need!
• Buy some crazy hats. Wearing many different hats in each setting will make for some really fun photos!
• Go to a thrift store, buy a bunch of big picture frames with lots of character, and bring them to your engagement session. You should try and make sure that they aren’t very heavy as we may need to carry them from place to place. We’ll go to different settings and use the frames creatively to "frame" both you and your surroundings.
• Make big signs emblazoned with numbers that match the number of tables at your reception. We’ll take photos with you holding the number signs are various locations. You can then use those photos as an element in your reception centerpiece designs.
• Rent vintage clothing or costumes and I’ll photograph you guys in unlikely situations or locations.

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