NOT SO AWKWARD AFTER ALL

These two. See how snuggly they are? And how beautifully it translates on camera? When we first started Liz & Tom's engagement session, they didn't believe they could make that happen. I remember smiling to myself as they nervously complied with my direction from behind the camera -- a nuzzle here, a tender look there. They were convinced that they looked incurably awkward, but of course, that wasn't at all the case.

What they learned, and what I am sure to explain to all of my filled-with-butterflies couples, is that engagement sessions are critical for building trust with your photographer--for giving you peace of mind that what feels so cheesy to you is actually rather lovely when it all comes together with gorgeous glowy light and just-so framing. It's a practice run, of sorts, for all parties involved. Plus, it's a perfect excuse to canoodle with your sweetie for two straight hours, sooo...win-win, am-I-right? xo