There are milestones in life that deserve to be captured. The happiest days of our lives, eternalised in photography. And the day that we choose to selflessly commit ourselves to another person ‘til death do you part’ is definitely a milestone to be recorded. 

Get Comfy in Front of the Camera

For some of us, the first professional photo session we take part in is on our wedding day. The day is usually big, and long, and overwhelming on many levels. An Engagement Photography session is not only a beautiful way to celebrate your commitment to each other, but could almost be considered a practice run for your big day.

A chance to familiarise yourselves with being in front of the camera and help you understand what works for you. It is a great chance for you to meet your photographer if you haven’t already. When you feel comfortable and know what to expect it gives us a sense of calmness and ultimately allows your photographer to capture beautiful, candid photography filled with connection. 

Images by Wylde Folk Studio, Makeup by Jade Russell Makeup Artist

Put Your Best Face Forward

Utilising the services of professional hairdressers and makeup artists will have you looking your best – and ultimately feeling your best. This is a great occasion to have a hair and makeup trial. Combined with well-curated wardrobe choices, you and your loved one will be comfortable and happy, and this will shine through in your images. 

Be sure to choose effortless, classic styles to ensure your photographs remain timeless and become heirlooms that you will proudly share with your future generations. Often your photographers will have a style guide to help you select your perfect outfits. This will normally take into consideration the colours that work best with their photography style but ultimately it’s important that you feel comfortable, yourself and confident in your chosen outfit. 

Be Yourselves!

An Engagement Photography Session is a celebration of you. So remember to just be you! As simple as it sounds… There’s no one else in the world like you. These images are about your story. As a photographer, I know that many of my engaged couples have never had a photography session before, and can feel really nervous about the session. I like to gently pose my clients while still leaving plenty of room for them to be themselves. It’s a perfect mix between positioning and then allowing people to be themselves once they have warmed up a bit. 

Go to Your Happy Place

Choose a location that is your natural habitat; your happy place. It may be your favourite beach. If you’re into mountain climbing, perhaps opt to capture yourselves with a hinterland view. Maybe you love the country and want to make memories in a long grassy field. The photos will make the perfect keepsake and document this special time for you both. My clients often will print their favourite photos from the session or use them as “Save The Date” cards or for their online wedding websites.   

Remember who you are and let your photographer capture your connection. That’s the ‘you’ we want to see. That the ‘you’ you’ll want to immortalise. 

Want your own shoot like this?

If you’re loving this stunning shoot as much as I am, you probably want one of your very own to love and to hold forever and ever. Get in contact with Tahlia from Wylde Folk Studio to find out how you can book your engagement shoot today. 

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At this blessed time in your relationship life it is a beautiful moment in time to capture forever. An engagement session with one of the Sunshine Coast’s finest photographers, who not only knows her stuff photographically, but the lay of the land, plus has a sparkly personality to match her name. Mallory Sparkles that is. 

Carissa and Brendan made the wise decision to book such a shoot, and took to both the forrest and the beach for their photo session with Mallory. As you will see from these images, they had a genuinely fun time enjoying one another and frolicking on the beach, and their happiness shines through these images just like that perfect light captured by their photographer. 

Below these images are all the details on how you can win an engagement shoot at two locations with Mallory Sparkles Photography, valued at $550. But in the meantime enjoy these stunning light-filled images with love and laughs, and plenty of sparkle! 

The Prize 

• An engagement shoot for up to 2 hours at up to 2 locations with Mallory Sparkles Photography
• All the best images individually edited + you’ll receive the high res digital images delivered through a private online gallery, downloadable for print, web and social media.

Total Prize Value: $550.00 

HOW TO ENTER

FILL IN THE FORM BELOW. 

Competition commences at 7.00am (EST) on Wednesday 6th February, 2018 and closes at 8.00pm (EST) Wednesday 21^st February, 2018. One winner will be chosen and notified by email.  We will also announce the winner on Facebook. 

*Please note that by entering the competition, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions here.

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As fresh as the bright blue sky. 

When their engagement shoot with Matt Rowe Photography photography was scheduled, beautiful couple, Josie and Chris, decided to go ahead make it ultimately fabulous. The groom-to-be matched his suspenders with his future bride’s crimson gown in a super stylish fashion feat. 

Boho in style with plenty of colour to contrast with the natural Sunshine Coast beach setting and of course that brilliant horizon. 

She’s got a smile that it means to me, reminds me of childhood memories.   Her hair reminds me of a warm safe place.   If I stare too long, I’d probably break down and cry. 

Thank you for supporting our A-List Vendor, who took these stunning images… 

Learn more about… Matt Rowe Photography

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I’m not  sure who is more adorable – loved-up engaged couple, Ae-Ran and Simon, or their pretty pooch, Kimba. 

Their beach engagement shoot took place at Stumers Creek, a fur baby-friendly beach spot near Coolum here on the Sunshine Coast. The very talented Lee from Life and Love Photography was the one responsible for capturing this milestone moment for Ae-Ran and Simon, oh and of course for photogenic Kimba. 

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Stop motion is where you take a stack of photographs of one event and stitch them together to create a film-like presentation. Never having done this before, Shawn picked a couple of good-looking guinea pigs and well, she succeeded in putting together a seriously cute little piece! Even though she claims she is firmly a wedding photographer, not a filmmaker, we think she has found a new calling. 

What do you think? Read the full story of the making of this stop motion engagement session here. 

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