At Photography by Jodi Lynn & Co. we know for most couples that the thought of having their photos taken is a terrifying experience. And we get it! Even as photographers we don’t always love being in front of the camera. But whether you love having your photo taken or not, we want to make sure that we can make the best of your engagement or couple session, and that the images reflect you as you are.

Engagement shoots have been around for several years now and they are so important for so many reasons. For one, they are a great way to spend some quality time together before the big day. They also allow you to get some stunning images of you both as a couple saying goodbye to one stage of your relationship before you become Mr. & Mrs. Many couples get the jitters before their session so to help calm any nerves we created 4 tips to help you rock your engagement photo shoot!

Four Tips to Ensure You Have an Amazing Engagement Session

Tip #1 Tell us all about yourselves!

When booking your engagement session tell us all about you and your fiancé. From what you do, how you met, to where and when your wedding will be. These details not only help us get to know you better but also help you feel more comfortable at your session since we’ll feel like old friends.

Tip #2 Relax! Take it easy

Although wedding planning can be a little (or a lot) stressful try to leave all the unfinished details at home and focus on having some fun! Your engagement session should be enjoyable and about the love you and your fiancé share. Once you relax and start to just be yourselves we’re able to get those lovely candid, real-life moments that we love so much.

Tip #3 Pamper yourself!

Your wedding day doesn’t need to be the only day you get glammed up. We really want you to look and feel your best. At Photography by Jodi Lynn & Co. We offer hair and make-up as a package add-on. Our hair and make-up artist work with you to create the perfect look to naturally compliment your beauty and have you feeling like a radiant brie-to-be.

Tip #4 Dress to Impress

What to wear to your engagement shoot is often the second most important outfit you’ll need throughout your wedding events, but how do you decide what to wear? Our best advice is to keep it simple. Avoid brand name logos or distracting patterns. Choose colors that go together or that are in the same color palette. If the location you choose is appropriate consider dressing up a bit, a dress and heels looks fabulous or slacks, and suit jacket for the guys will help you feel incredible and in turn look incredible.

Visit our gallery or our engagement category to see more Photography by Jodi Lynn & Co. couples and engagement sessions.

As you may already know, our owner, Jodi Lynn, is currently expecting her first baby! As artists, it has been so much fun to plan her outdoor maternity sessions and create some lovely imagery for her to look back on this time in her life. The timing of her pregnancy worked out perfectly to incorporate a beautifully styled snow maternity session in Prescott, Arizona! We packed up all the studio gear and headed up north to her family cabin, which was the perfect backdrop for her blue dress and baby bump!

Maternity Photography with a Surprise!

At Photography by Jodi Lynn, we are all so happy to be a part of a team that is there for each other for the great moments at the studio, and the great moments in our personal lives. This beautifully styled outdoor maternity session that we were able to photograph for Jodi Lynn was such a dream come true, but little did we all know, there was a surprise in store! Scroll below to see her stunning snow princess maternity pictures, and the biggest surprise of all at the end of their dreamy photoshoot!

Jodi Lynn’s session with her man ended with a surprise proposal!! We are so excited for this season of love in their lives and all the happiness in their hearts. Congratulations you two, we are all so overjoyed for you!

Your Outdoor Maternity Portraits

Do you have your own idea for a stunningly styled maternity session? The team at Photography By Jodi Lynn is here to bring your maternity photography ideas to fruition! Contact us or give us a call today at 480-495-5455.

If you loved Jodi Lynn’s outdoor snow maternity session, be sure to check out Jodi Lynn’s Pregnancy Update and Jodi Lynn’s Gender Reveal!

The only thing better than love is being able to showcase love through photography! We love couples sessions at every stage in life; dating, engagement, anniversaries, and everything in between. Audrey Hepburn said, “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” We adore that sentiment as much as we adore capturing a couple in a loving embrace. As Arizona couples photographers the team at Photography by Jodi Lynn is thrilled to announce we have a new location that is perfect for couples as well as families, high school seniors, and kids!

Outdoor Couples Portraits

Outdoor couples portraits are a staple here in Arizona, especially during our bragging season! Where else can you wear a beautiful floral knee-length dress outside as we close in on November? Miss Sylvia is part of the Photography by Jodi Lynn team as our Photo Editor and we were so excited to have the opportunity to photograph her and her man, Sean, at one of our newest outdoor couples photography locations.

Cute Couples Photos

If you’re looking for outdoor Arizona engagement photos, be sure to call Photography by Jodi Lynn! We can’t wait to hear about your story and create gorgeous images of your love! Contact us or give the studio a call at 480-495-5455.

If you cherished Sylvia and Sean’s cute couples session as much as well did, be sure to check out these sessions too:Cute Pregnancy Announcement Photos and Indoor Arizona Bridal Portraits.