Jen & Mark – Paines Creek Beach Engagement Session

Despite living in New England full time for the last 14 years, I haven’t spent much time on the Cape.  Jen & Mark wanted to have their engagement session near their beach home in the area, so my husband tagged along as my assistant and we made a day of it!  Even though it was October, Paines Creek Beach was absolutely beautiful!  We lucked out with a perfectly overcast day, albeit a little windy.  Jen & Mark told us about some of their favorite places in the area, and even recommended a great spot for us to grab a bite to eat after we finished our session.  Their wedding was this past September in Newport, Rhode Island, so stay tuned for that upcoming blog post!

I always enjoy engagement sessions with my couples.  It really gives us a chance to get to know each other a little bit better before the wedding day.  It also helps a couple get more comfortable with posing and being in front of the lens, so when the big day comes they already have an idea of what to expect.  It also gives me a chance to gauge their comfort level and adapt to their needs.  After all, your photographer is the vendor you’re spending the most time with on your wedding day, and it is imperative that you feel comfortable with that person.  I always tell potential clients to go with their gut, and honestly, if I’m not the fit for you both in shooting style and personality, then I may not be the right fit for you.  Do yourself the favor of meeting your potential photographer picks in person, or chat on the phone or via video chat if an in-person meeting isn’t an option.  You’ll be grateful in the long run for putting in the time and effort up front 🙂