Engagement session – Susanne Ashby Photography

Megan & Nick | Sacramento Wedding Photographer

susannea — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:13:40 +0000

I am SO dang excited for this couple’s Fall wedding coming up in just a few weeks! I’m so happy to be sharing their engagement session here on the ol’ blog today… the first 12 images were shot on my film camera (basically my new favorite thing EVER!) and the rest are digital. I’m loving how the colors turned out on film!

What To Wear To Your Engagement Session

susannea — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:24:00 +0000

I absolutely LOVE shooting engagement sessions! Not only does it give me a chance to get to know my clients better before the big day, but it also gives my clients a chance to become more comfortable in front of my camera. It’s awesome when I show up on the wedding day and I’ve already become friends with the bride and groom, since I got to know them better during the engagement session. While planning the engagement session, my clients often ask me for clothing suggestions, so I thought I might share my advice right here on the blog!GO DRESSY! I love it when the future bride wears a gorgeous dress. You might even check out Rent The Runway to get something extra fancy. You’ll have time to change into a second (and possibly even a third outfit) so you’re welcome to wear something more casual for the outfit change.COORDINATE! Wear the same color palette (without being matchy matchy) and also coordinate on the level of formality. DON’T FORGET ACCESSORIES. Bringing in more layers and accessories can add more interest to the pictures. Plus it’s nice to have something you can add or take away to have even more variety with your clothing options.

ADD COLOR & PATTERNS! Your engagement session is a great time to show off your individuality and possibly even incorporate the colors from your upcoming wedding day. Don’t be afraid of patterns and bright colors… They make the pictures more fun!PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP! I highly recommend getting your makeup done professionally. If you already have a makeup artist booked for your wedding, you might see if she’s available that day for a wedding day trial. Professional makeup artists know how to apply makeup that will last and also make you look your best for photos.

BRING TWO OUTFITS! Most couples bring two or three outfits for their session… One dressy and one more casual. It’s nice to have some variety!

Lake Tahoe Sand Harbor Wedding Photographer

susannea — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 21:47:59 +0000

I absolutely LOVE Lake Tahoe… especially Sand Harbor. So I was extra happy to hear that these two wanted to book me for their fall wedding at Sand Harbor! We decided to check out the location for their engagement session, as well, and lucked out to hit the perfect day with gorgeous weather and ZERO crowds (Sand Harbor tends to be quite a popular beach!). The second half of this post is filled with FILM images I shot on my medium format camera. I love throwing in a roll or two at each session these days, and I’m always pleased with the results!

Sacramento Wedding Photographer Auburn engagement

susannea — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 19:41:26 +0000

I’ve always loved the look of medium format film! I recently purchased a film camera and started to practice on my own little family. During this engagement session, I asked Lauren & Mike if they wouldn’t mind if I shot a roll of film during their session and they happily obliged! These two are the sweetest and I’m super excited for their wedding later this year! (And in case you’re wondering, the first eight images are film and the rest are digital!)

Roseville Engagement Photographer

susannea — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:21:30 +0000

I loved how adventurous these two were at their engagement session! It makes for a super fun shoot when the clients are up for anything, so I was thrilled to hear they wanted to play on the tire swing we happened upon! So many favorites… I can’t wait for their October wedding!

Auburn Engagement Photography

susannea — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:21:20 +0000

Had to share a few more favorites from this fun engagement session I did up in Auburn recently… These two are just the cutest!

Auburn Engagement & Wedding Photographer

susannea — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 17:51:48 +0000

I took engagement pictures for Katie & Garrett earlier this week and they are the absolute SWEETEST couple! I know I say that a lot about my clients, but seriously, I am so fortunate to work with some amazing couples! We had a blast and I honestly want to post every single picture because I LOVE how this session turned out! Here’s a little sneak peek, for now…

Sacramento Wedding & Engagement Photographer

susannea — Tue, 24 May 2016 19:59:00 +0000

A little sneak peek from Ramona & Daniel’s engagement session… really looking forward to their wedding at Taber Ranch later this year!

Napa Wedding Photographer

susannea — Mon, 09 May 2016 20:56:59 +0000

I had the loveliest engagement session last week at Brix in the Napa area! It was raining for most of the session, but Jeanie & JK were total troopers and didn’t let a little rain get them down! Brix is a gorgeous venue with lovely gardens and a vineyard… It was so fun to explore and they invited me to dinner afterwards at the restaurant! Perfect ending to the day!