Happy Valentines Day!

From February 1st to February 29th, 2012 ALL COUPLES WHO SCHEDULE THEIR SESSION (YOU DO NOT NEED TO GET ENGAGED OR MARRIED TO BE INCLUDED!) DURING THIS MONTH WILL RECEIVE A FREE CD WITH THEIR SESSION AS WELL AS 25% OFF ANOTHER SESSION TO USE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OF 2012!

 

With Valentine's Day Quickly approaching, the thought of couple photography is a happy occasion for me.  Two years ago I was dating my boyfriend, and happily on New Years Eve he decided to pop the question.....'Will you marry me?!?', as the ball on time square was quickly following.  It was an exciting time in my life, as well as a time I won't soon forget (as would any couple).  It was such a romantic experience for the both of us, that is why I always run holiday photo sessions until AFTER new years eve because of when my proposal happened.  

 Why might you ask, would that introduce me to my Valentine's Day Special for couples of all status? (ex: married, engaged, dating)

 Let me explain:  After the exciting proposal on New Years Eve my now, husband and I, went to our minister at the time and was happy to share the news.  We were excited and anxious to get married.  I had always wanted a spring wedding, but because of unforeseen circumstances it just would not happen.  The pastor suggested to us that because he was able to see our deep  love for each other that 'why not get married on a day proclaimed around the world of sharing love?", and although I was never one to get married the day a lot of couples would get married, I didn't mind opting for something special.  I found a hot pink dress (who could resist on Valentine's Day?!?) and we planned an intimate ceremony with our families (we planned a bigger reception later...which is why I also offer 'vow renewal ceremony pictures') and we celebrated Valentine's Day our way.  Although we didn't have the big Princess wedding that everyone sees on TV and the movies, it was a nice in-between of the justice of the peace and an actual wedding ceremony.  

I know how special Valentine's Day could be in a couples life, and I know what a special day it is.  

I remember going to a local picture studio for our engagement pictures.  We made our appointment and arrived on time (we went because we had a coupon), and when we went into the studio we stood there like statues and the photographer of the studio said to us, 'okay, what do you want to do?', my fiance (at the time) and I looked at each other puzzled.  I didn't know any personal photographers at the time, but the photographer had us do about 3 poses tops.  There wasn't much creativity behind the lens, as well as there was little communication between the photographer and us.  It was a sad experience, but now it has been a great learning experience. 

During this January we have had more warm weather than expected and it is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and go for a walk with the one you love.  As your personal photographer, I strive to get you amazing pictures in the short amount of time.  I do more than say 'what do you want to do?', I try to learn about you and whomever I'm doing pictures for.  I recently took my daughter for a walk, and the trees were great places to pose as well as walking paths offer a great place where you guys as couples could be alone, and when your not watching get some awesome candid shots!  Would my engagement pictures had a different experience if we were allowed to be ourselves? MOST DEFINITELY!