Zach and Ashlynn’s Knoxville Engagements
We loved spending our evening with Ashlynn and Zach in downtown Knoxville! Their engagement session ended with a perfect evening on the river.
The best part of being a photographer is telling each couples story. Each couple we meet and have the privilege of working with has a unique story that we get to portray through our camera lens. It is no different with Zach and Ashlynn.
This couple moved to Knoxville, not too long ago and have embraced the “Knoxvillian Life”. Living close to the downtown life, it only seemed fitting to take their engagement pictures where their home is! It is so much fun to go to the same location as other couples and pictures look unique each time because our couples are so different!
We took some time to walk to Market Square and taste-test one of our favorite wedding vendors Proper Popcorn, danced to the live music on the square and went to the historic Oliver Hotel.
We finished the evening with an outfit change, and night on the river. It was a perfect evening! Zach and Ashlynn are so sweet! We loved our time with them in one of our favorite places.
Having trouble picking a location for your engagement pictures? We have a list of our favorites that we recommend to our couples having a hard time deciding. Reach out to us!
Emilie + Patrick’s Smoky Mountain Engagement Session
We met up with Emilie and Patrick for this early morning session at Cades Cove and it did not disappoint!
First, let’s get one thing straight… I am not a morning person. However, if every morning looks like this, I think the change is possible! Emilie and Patrick’s engagement session was so beautiful that we didn’t want to leave. Even a 4:30 AM wake up call couldn’t stop us from enjoying all the beauty of these mountains as the sun was rising. I wish we could share every photo because they are all our favorites. We can’t wait to celebrate them again at their 2022 wedding!
What to Wear to an Engagement Session
Struggling to pick out an outfit for your engagement session?? Check out all of our tips and tricks!
Once you have a date set for an engagement session, many times couples start trying to plan what they are going to wear for their pictures. Picking out an outfit from your everyday closet is already difficult. Many times we get stuck in that “nothing to wear” mindset. Let’s not forget that we are trying to coordinate with your partner.
But have no fear! We have you covered… We will touch on a few things such as color pallets and patterns, movements and how to do casual outfits the right way!
Color
We always love when our couples dress according to the time of season their pictures are being taken. If your pictures are in spring, think of pastel, brighter colors. If your pictures are being taken in the fall, plan to wear some colors that will coordinate and compliment the autumn colors such as jewel tones! (These are always to die for!) And of course, you can never go wrong with neutrals like white, tan, and light grey.
2. Patterns and Texture
If you are dying to have a pattern in your pictures, stick with something flattering and simple. When patterns are done right, they can look amazing! Try to stick with a pattern that is no bigger than the palm of your hand like a small polka dot or a flattering floral. Here are two examples of patterns done right.
If you aren’t attached to a pattern and just feel safe with solid colors, rest assured that solid colors do not have to be boring! This is what is so amazing about textures. When you are looking at a solid color, add some interesting feature to your engagement outfit to keep it fun! Anything such as a ruffle, lace, pleats, and chiffon can create a “pattern” without changing the color is so fun!
Movement is such an important factor to think about when picking out your outfit for an engagement session. Movement portrays the images as candid and the images feel alive rather than stiff and posed. Many couples want to “just have fun” and want “real images” rather just standing and smiling. Your outfit can make the photos in this aspect! When choosing clothes, chose flowing dresses with bell sleeves or wide legged pants that can move with wind. If you’re not into those things, think of dangling, fun jewelry. These choices will definitely make the difference in your engagement session
3. Do it Right!
It seems like whenever we book an engagement session, we get the questions “What should my guy wear?” and “should we have one outfit or two?” Most couples choose a fancy outfit and one casual. Our suggestions for a guy for a fancier outfit would be slacks and a button up. If your into a suit/sports jacket it always looks great when our grooms have a full suit that fits great! For our brides, a dressy can be anything that makes you feel beautiful such as a long, figure flattering dress that goes with you engagement session location. The casual outfits are very easy but the difference is doing casual right! We suggest dark jeans, khakis/chinos and a shirt for our guys that will compliment the bride’s outfit. Ladies, casual is something we really love because you can wear a casual shirt with jeans or even shorts, a cute dress with sneakers or chunky sandals.
Ultimately, when choosing an outfit for an engagement session, choose something that you will be comfortable in! Engagement sessions are SO MUCH FUN! (We love them so much, we put it in all caps!) Piggyback rides, dips, hip bumps, and twirling are just a few of our favorite moments during the session. Wear something that represents you as a couple so you can take the evening and enjoy your fiancé.
Eric + Lindsay’s Engagements at The Quarry
Eric and Lindsey were able to have their engagement at their wedding venue last week! It was such a special time for the two of them to be the only people on the property, take time to spend with each other!
We met up with Eric and Lindsay a few days ago to shoot their engagement session. The Quarry Venue in Knoxville is definitely on the top of our list! The views were amazing and we lucked out with the most perfect weather for this couple! This session was such a fun experience. Our team, along with our couple, were shown around the entire venue property by the wedding coordinator. We spent the evening capturing Eric and Lindsay’s giggles, snuggles, and kisses in all these secret spots at the venue! Sometimes our brides aren’t allowed into their venues until right before the rehearsal, but exploring the Quarry before the wedding day was such a fun experience. Especially touring it with such a cute couple as Eric and Lindsay! As we went through the venue, the vision for their day became real and our brain is already turning with ideas for their wedding day. They couldn’t have chosen a more perfect venue for their wedding! We can’t wait to be back in August!
You never really know what your getting into at an engagement session…. Sometimes it’s climbing, dancing, piggy-back rides, or whispering what you’re most excited about when you’re married. This couple was up for it all! We loved every minute of it!
This engagement session was shot by Kami Perez, a B. Sloan Photography Associate.
Noah and Abby’s Downtown Engagement
When couples are trying to decide where to have their engagement pictures taken, my first suggestion is where they met! Each couple has a special place that will always be in their heart…
Whenever people are looking around and can’t decide on a location for their engagement sessions, my first suggestion is where you met! There’s just something about going back to where you met your soon to be spouse that’s so sweet and comfortable. Every place that you and your fiancé go to will hold a place in your heart. Where you first saw him or where your first date was. Where you first held hands and even sneaked a kiss. All those places you go will hold a special place in your heart—so why not have your engagement session where one of these memories took place!
As a photographer, I love getting to know each couple individually and see how each love story has unfolded… Each couple has a unique story that gets to be told through the lens of a camera and I am lucky enough for that to be my job! My favorite part of each of our lovely brides is to see the look that their fiancé gives them. Engagement sessions are a great way to take a break from the stressful planning, get dressed up in something that makes you feel beautiful and spend the evening with your fiancé. This is the perfect time to give flirty looks and sneak sweet kisses that you will remember for a lifetime!
Noah and Abby’s downtown engagement session was no exception! This couple was so cute and flirty—I couldn’ t get enough! We are so excited to be shooting their wedding soon! They were perfect—I mean come on, just look at them.
