How to Shoot An Engagement Session Behind The Scenes

How to Shoot An Engagement Session Behind The Scenes! In this video we show you how to shoot an engagement session by taking you behind the scenes while we do one ourselves! Yes, we have guides, tips, and other videos explaining how to photograph couples, but nothing is quite like tagging along to watch a photoshoot being done in real time. Here you’ll get to see the way we interact with our clients, how we set up poses, methods for handling tricky situations, and all the other little nuances that are sometimes easier to show than to explain in words. So follow along with us, take some engagement photography notes, and most of all, get ready to shoot your own engagement session!
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00:00 Start
01:32 One thing that will help you break into destination weddings (and a free gift!)
02:38 Walking across a bridge
08:59 Small talk with our couples on the way to a location (this is disarming for your clients!)
11:17 Beach location
11:51 Posing for a kiss
15:58 Walking along the beach
18:31 Twirling in the sunlight
19:58 Standing embrace (w/kiss)
22:01 Walking towards the photographer
23:01 Walking away from the photographer
23:25 Backs turned embrace
24:26 Walking along the shore together
26:02 Wedding ring embrace
27:15 Myspace reference (you’re welcome)
27:36 Groom walks along water by himself
28:27 Bride walks along water by herself
30:44 Bride interacts with her hair to emphasize ring
32:24 Recording our intro
33:50 Sitting together
37:00 Running by the water together
39:57 Embracing by the water together
43:52 Groom lifts bride up for a kiss
45:37 Embracing while staring out at the ocean
46:34 Standing on a rock together as the waves crash around them
48:39 Bride’s reaction to the photos :)
49:15 Selfieeeeeeeees

[@kellyturner85]

That was awesome to watch and looked like such a blast! ❤️

[@JamesandJess]

Thanks Kelly! Hope it was helpful :)

[@LunaBellaPhotos]

I'm seeing more and more channels like this pop up. I love watching this kind of thing, that's why I do the same! NGreat video.

[@lazochris]

Keep it coming Wittmayers!

[@JamesandJess]

YEW! Thanks Chris!! Stoked you're digging them!

[@deandrajarboe8280]

This was great! Is there a way we can see your final images?

[@JamesandJess]

Thank you so much! What was MOST helpful? And Yes -> jamesandjess.client-gallery.com/gallery/chris-andrea

[@joseph1172]

Is laughing 99% of the video a prerequisite for traveling around the world on these trips?