Engagement photos are the best way to learn more about your photographer, for your photographer to learn more about you and for the two of you to have a little fun together before your wedding day. These engagement photos in downtown Grand Rapids accomplished all those things and more!
Carter and Hannah met me outside as planned on a super cold winter day. It was sunny but so windy. With temperatures below thirty degrees and a wind chill of something much lower, I knew that we wouldn’t last long outdoors (especially since Hannah was in a backless strappy dress – which was gorgeous!). I thought quick and found a few indoor locations that made windy winter weather not only tolerable but actually a little fun.
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We found this little corner with plain walls next to a set of large windows. It acted like a studio which was so fun!
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Hannah – you are beautiful! I can’t wait to photograph you as a bride.
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We took these in early December so there were twinkle lights here and there on Christmas trees. So fun!
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The light that poured in through the windows was just perfect.
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Aren’t these two just beautiful together?
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To mix it up, we moved to a walkway which was a risk. I had never shot there before but I knew there were a lot of windows for light. Light always trumps location. I loved the way these turned out.
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We quickly shot a few outside but didn’t last long. It was endlessly cold haha….
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Carter & Hannah – thank you so much for braving the weather with me and trusting me while we figured out a new plan for your engagement session. I had so much fun! Your wedding day is going to be here before we know it and I’m beyond excited!!
xoxo – Kellie
If you like Carter and Hannah’s engagement photos, you’ll love the sessions below:
Nolan & Rachael’s downtown Grand Rapids engagement session
Chris & Monica’s session on a cold day in Chicago
Danny & Abby’s session in Detroit full of snow
(Contact me HERE if you’d like to capture images of your own like this. We can create magic together!)
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