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It might have been a cold and chilly day, but you would never know it by these photos! It snowed the week before but unfortunately the snow was all melted by Sunday, the day of their shoot. Nevertheless, New England is always so gorgeous in the winter and the scenery did not disappoint on this brisk December day!
Winter Photo Session in New England, Couples Formal Photo shoot in December, Red and Gray outfit inspo couples session what to wear for a photo shoot, Clinton Dam, Old Stone Church, Worcester Portrait Photographer, Massachusetts & Florida Couples PhotographerWinter Photo Session in New England, Couples Formal Photo shoot in December, Red and Gray outfit inspo couples session what to wear for a photo shoot, Clinton Dam, Old Stone Church, Worcester Portrait Photographer, Massachusetts & Florida Couples Photographer
I love all the natural beauty in Central Massachusetts. We started the photo session in Clinton at the historic Wachusett Reservoir. If you are visiting MA or have never been, the Clinton Dam is a Must-See! There were a lot of steps but I promise the view is oh so worth it!
PRO TIP: Bring a comfy pair of shoes to your photo session if there will be a lot of walking. Your feet will thank you š
Winter Photo Session in New England, Couples Formal Photo shoot in December, Red and Gray outfit inspo couples session what to wear for a photo shoot, Clinton Dam, Old Stone Church, Worcester Portrait Photographer, Massachusetts & Florida Couples Photographer
We also went to one of my fav spots- The Old Stone Church in West Boylston. Love that they had the Wreath up still to celebrate Christmas! So pretty!
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How sweet are their matching couple tattoos? I am obsessed! Had a great time with these two!
Bright Lights Imagery is based in Whitinsville, Massachusetts and Orlando, Florida. We serves all of New England, and all of Florida for portraits and weddings and we travel worldwide for Destination Wedding Photography and Videography. Common Destinations are Plymouth, Worcester, Boston, Providence, Hartford, The White Mountains, Boston, Cape Cod, Newport, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Miami, Jacksonville, and more.
I like to start off every session, no matter if Iāve meet you in person before or not, with a solid 5-10 minutes of us just talking a little bit before I take any photos.
My #1 goal is to make you feel comfortable, and if we rushed into the session I donāt think that would happen right away. I love getting to know my couples and hearing all about them!
There is no rush when it comes to having your photos taken and if the photographer is snapping a hundred photos from minute one, before even speaking with you, then it sets the session off on a rushed note and you will see that portrayed in the photos.
January 11, 2021
Time to get ready!
After our short chat we have typically warmed up to each other, maybe even cracked a few jokes. Laughter goes a long way, so I like to find ways to make the two of you smile and laugh. Now we will begin your photoshoot.
At the beginning of every photoshoot, I will have you stand close to each other, most likely hip to hip, but recently I have loved having my couples stand facing one another. You will hear me say,āOk, so I am going to check my settings to make sure everything is good. These are just tests, so go ahead and just talk with each other while I set up.ā
I like to do this because it gives you and your partner the chance to see the camera go up, hear the shutter, but not really be too focused on what you are doing. It sets the tone for that natural candid capture.
Sometimes during these ātestā shots, I actually capture some really cute moments between you and your partner. Like Ashley and Josh, in the photo above, you can see her laughing at something that Josh said to her while I was setting up. Because they are focused on each other, I was able to capture that true moment as it was.
January 11, 2021
Once the test shots are settled, the photoshoot will truly begin. Depending on the level of comfort and ease yāall show in those first moments, I will start one of two ways. The first is to have those more āposedā photos of the couple holding each other close together, holding hands, maybe a few smooches.
I do this because, if you are naturally less expressive with one another and need a little more posing help, I can start that from the get go so that you are comfortable. If you and your partner are naturals in front of the camera, I know that sticking you into poses is going to make you look unnatural and uncomfortable, so instead, I will coach you through movement and moments to capture those candid photos of you two in your element together.
In general I like to work you through movements because every person, every couple will have a different way of expressing themselves.
Some of my favorite, more intimate moments are when I ask you two to embrace, cuddle up and hold each other close. Another trick I like to use, is having one of you whisper something into the others ear that they know is going to get them to crack up. Itās gold I tell ya!
For the majority of your session, we will all be chatting back and forth. I like to keep communication flowing because the silence can be deafening and leave the two of you feeling uncomfortable. Once we have gotten into a flow of me helping you into poses, or the two of you moving in and out of them on your own, I will typically ask you two to remember back to those first couple of dates. I love to do this because it can be really humorous and lead to those genuine laughing photos! (aka: candid moments ? )
Iām also a big āshow and tellā photographer. Meaning I will be showing you the photos from the back of my camera as we go so you can see how adorable you and your fiance are š This is also great, since I can get feedback from you to make sure you absolutely love the photos as we go.
January 11, 2021
I like to throw out some experiences and just capture you and your baeās interpretation of said experiences. A couple of my favorites are,
Practice your first dance Go on a little stroll while holding hands Get in nice and close and visualize your wedding day
These are wonderful photography moments because it portrays who you are as a couple. Like I mentioned earlier, no two people are going to move in the same way as you both and it is so unique and memorable.
As we wrap up you session, I like to ask if there are any other poses that you envisioned that we didnāt capture and if so, letās do them! If you are like me, you have several Pinterest boards full of poses that you have fallen in love with and I want to make sure they are all captured for you in the best way possible. I will say, it isnāt always 100% the same because every photographer is going to have different ways of photographing and different equipment. But I will try my best to get it just right!
And thatās about it!
Having your photos taken shouldnāt cause you anxiety, so if you are feeling nervous, letās chat! I will always be up for a phone call or text if you are nervous about a photo session coming up. It is my job as your photographer to make you and your soon to be spouse, as comfortable as possible! And believe me, I work very hard to make sure every couple who works with me has an all time blast, that has them chatting about their session even after it is over!
