It’s hard to believe that February is just around the corner, and with it comes one of the biggest days of the year for engagements: Valentine’s Day! As a wedding and engagement photographer, I always look forward to Valentine’s Day and hearing about all the romantic stories of newly engaged couples as they begin their wedding journey. It’s no secret that wedding planning can seem overwhelming at first, but as far as photography goes, my goal is to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.

One of the first steps in the wedding planning process often includes an engagement photo session. Engagement photos are a wonderful way to capture the first stages of your love story so that you can preserve the memories for a lifetime and look back on where your journey began. If you’re planning on using your engagement photos for your save the dates, you’ll want to schedule at least four months prior to your wedding date to allow time for processing, printing, mailing, and allowing your guests to plan their schedules.

When it comes to picking a location for your engagement photos, there are many personal factors to consider. What locations are special to you as a couple? What places spark meaningful memories that you always want to remember? Whatever the location, I can shoot anywhere and always know how to make you look and feel your best.

I’ve been in this business long enough to know all the tips, tricks, and helpful hints that couples often have questions about, and I even have a complete guide of everything you need to prepare for your engagement shoot. From choosing the perfect location to the perfect outfit, I am available every step of the way to help answer your questions and assure that your dream photos become a reality.

Love stories stand the test of time like no other, and Valentine’s Day is always a great time to remember the love stories that have had the greatest impacts on our lives. With that in mind, I wanted to offer a giveaway this year inspired by love.

Whether you’re newly engaged or you’ve been married for 50 years, I want to hear your love stories! What was your engagement like? Were you surprised? What do you remember most? Share away in the comment section! The best love story will win a photo session with me.

DESIGNED BY KELLY BRITO