session details, tips, and answers
engagement session
It's best to schedule your engagement session 6–8+ months before your wedding, especially if you're wanting to use your phots as Save The Dates. Each season offers a unique backdrop for gorgeous photos – even winter! The session's time of day will depend on the season and location and will be finalized at booking.
When you're ready to schedule your 1-hour session, please email at email@youremail.com so I can secure your date in my calendar.
scheduling
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There are countless landmarks, buildings, parks, and more around Nashville that can accommodate your engagement session. I highly recommend picking a spot that's special to you and your fiancé. Over the years, I've been to dozens of locations with couples. Select 'next' to view my top engagement sessions locations.
Smith Park has fields of tall grass, trees, paved areas in front of the mansion, and always gorgeous light. The Mansion is spacious and airy. There is a fee to use the inside Ravenswood Mansion, but taking photos on the surrounding grounds at Smith Park is totally free!
smith park in brentwood
No matter the season, Cheekwood's grounds are stunning! There are rolling hills, overlooks, tall grass, beautiful architecture, ponds, and more! There is a fee for taking photos at Cheekwood, but if you opt for a session after hours, you get the entire grounds to yourself.
Cheekwood gardens
If you're a wine lover or love picnics, Arrington is the perfect spot for your session! This location has rolling hills, a wooded area, open lawns, beautiful vines, and always has amazing sunsets. There is no fee to take photos at Arrington Vineyards.
Arrington Vineyards
This is a huge park that contains Percy and Edwin Warner Parks. It's most famous for the "Steps at Percy Warner," but the parks offer rolling hills, trails with tall grass, gardens, a creek, and more! A fee and permit are required to use the park for photos.
warner parks
Taking photos at Pedestrian Bridge is best at sunrise, where the light is always gorgeous and there are hardly any people around. You will get the entire view of the Nashville skyline and the park along the river, right below the Bridge. This iconic Nashville landmark requires no photography fee.
the pedestrian bridge
The War Memorial is a gorgeous piece of Nashville architecture and history. It provides neutral backgrounds with beautiful columns, magnolia trees, and magical sunsets. There is no fee for taking photos at the Auditorium, and it's best to go when they're no events or crowds.
war memorial auditorium
Vanderbilt's campus has so many hidden nooks with beautiful architecture. We love using Peabody Campus and its stairs, magnolia trees, and columns. There is no fee to take photos at Vanderbilt, and it's best to go during a time that's not busy with classes and students.
vanderbilt university
Croissant biscuit carrot cake. Lollipop jelly cheesecake fruitcake. Lemon drops bear claw brownie jelly-o apple pie jelly soufflé powder sugar plum. Pastry chocolate bar fruitcake dessert jelly beans fruitcake jujubes candy. Cookie cheesecake sugar plum muffin pudding jelly beans bonbon.
Parthenon
Croissant biscuit carrot cake. Lollipop jelly cheesecake fruitcake. Lemon drops bear claw brownie jelly-o apple pie jelly soufflé powder sugar plum. Pastry chocolate bar fruitcake dessert jelly beans fruitcake jujubes candy. Cookie cheesecake sugar plum muffin pudding jelly beans bonbon.
Belmont university
Croissant biscuit carrot cake. Lollipop jelly cheesecake fruitcake. Lemon drops bear claw brownie jelly-o apple pie jelly soufflé powder sugar plum. Pastry chocolate bar fruitcake dessert jelly beans fruitcake jujubes candy. Cookie cheesecake sugar plum muffin pudding jelly beans bonbon.
Belle meade mansion
best for: fall, winter
best for: all seasons
best for: all seasons
best for: fall, winter
best for: all seasons
best for: all seasons
best for: all seasons
best for: spring, summer
don't forget the weather
no bright or neon colors
avoid bold patterns
when in doubt, go neutral
accent with accessories
use complimentary colors
Picking your outfit color palette and planning your outfits for your engagement session is the first (and most important) step in creating gorgeous photos! While you should consider the weather, it's best to be comfortable and confident in what you wear. I've collected some do's and don'ts for picking out your outfit, along with some outfit inspiration from previous couples.
outfit inspiration
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take advantage of a hair/makeup trial
get a manicure for close-up shots
clean your engagement ring
Pampering yourself is always a great idea, right?! Although not necessary, there are a few to-dos that will elevate your engagement photos:
trust me as your expert photographer
relax, have fun, and just be you
There's absolutely no reason to worry about your session. I like to look at your session as a way to get to know each other and have some fun! As you approach your session, keep in mind these 2 things:
session tips:
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FAQs
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