01. where to go

This TOTALLY depends on you as a person, and what your preference is regarding location. Also, it depends on what your package includes.

If your package includes a standard couples session, we’ll be doing the session at one location.
If your package includes an engagement or connection session, you have the option to go to two locations.

The locations must be in the Hamilton area. Anything outside of Hamilton is subject to a travel fee. As the warmer weather arrives, my shooting time is much more limited (especially during wedding season). For that reason alone, I like to keep all of my engagement sessions in Hamilton, where I’m based out of. To cover the time spent away from the office, I do have to charge a small travel fee for anything outside of the Hamilton area. If you have a location in mind and it’s not in Hamilton, shoot me a quick email and we can make that happen.

step one: pick your “vibe”

What do you mean, vibe? Well, pick a theme for your session. Here’s some options to get you started.

Tip: think long-term when it comes to your session. Ask yourself these questions:
“will I be printing these for my home?” “will I be printing these photos for the wedding?” “will we be using them for cards?” “what season do I want my photos to be in?” “our wedding is in the summer, do I want winter engagement photos printed on the welcome table?”

Clients don’t typically think of these things, so I’m here to remind you of that. Think of WHERE these photos will be used, and now think of what season you want those to take place in (winter, spring, summer, fall). Once you have your season picked, you have to pick your vibe.

Here’s some examples of themes for the session:

Nature/Outdoors (usually a forest, waterfall, conservation area etc)
Downtown “street” vibes (coffee shop, walking along the street etc.)
Architectural (think old buildings, like Cotton Factory, and brick walls)
Studio vibes (I have a BEAUTIFUL modern loft-style studio located downtown Hamilton we can stay cozy at)
In-home/cozy/cuddle vibes (can be done in my studio or at your home)
Steamy Sesh (when you want to get REAL mushy with your person)

Once you pick your theme, I can run some location ideas by you. Scroll down to the next section for some examples of some of my favourite spots in the area to get your started. Don’t see anything that catches your attention? We can brainstorm some other ideas too.