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Nicole
Super August 2020

Another engagement photoshoot..

Nicole, on February 27, 2020 at 4:36 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 14

So FH and I decided on hiring a different photographer for our wedding. Even though we're spending more than we planned, we're happy with our decision. So now that's done, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to have another engagement session because our photographer offers 50% off engagement photos which was a really great deal. Plus it'll give us time to get to know our photographer and vice versa so that we're comfortable at our wedding. She has been so great so far, she is really on top of things, replies really fast and is making things less stressful. I know it's super extra to have another session, but they're a lot of fun.

So we don't want photos by the beach/lake or city anymore since we've already done that. We were thinking more nature? Not sure if we should be more casual or still somewhat dressy. These were our past sessions. Any thoughts/advice on what we should do next? I don't really know how I feel about casual since I don't like wearing jeans. Also keep in mind this will occur in April which is still kind of cold here in the Chicago burbs.


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Latest activity by Nicole, on February 27, 2020 at 7:21 PM
  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    These photos you attached look so cute! This is a bit off the beaten path but what if you took some cute indoor photos? I’ve seen a lot of engagement photos like in a cafe or something and they’re super cute. I did mine in a pop up museum that was food themed ahaha because I’m weird and wanted something super colorful
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  • Kristen
    Master November 2020
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    Pictures are lovely and in my favorite city.

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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
    Chrysta ·
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    Can I ask who did your original photos??
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  • Nicole
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    Nicole ·
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    Definitely will keep that in mind! Our photographer actually just texted me saying she has a session at an art center and will let me know if it's a nice place to shoot. I'm okay with indoor photos just as long as there's natural lighting

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  • Nicole
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    Nicole ·
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    The first two were in San Diego shot by the amazing Sakhon Nhek Photography, I believe she's based in northern Cali. The last two were shot in downtown Chicago by Tahany from George Street Photo & Video.

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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
    Chrysta ·
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    Oh ok! The Chicago pictures looked a lot like Julia Maruyama’s work
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  • MrsD
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    Could you do some outdoorsy ones in the woods or in a flower garden and just wear a casual sundress or some jean shorts? Or some inside your house?

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  • Nicole
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    Nicole ·
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    I've actually seen her work and it's amazing

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  • Chrysta
    Master November 2022
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    It is! I love her photos! I really wanted to use her for our wedding, but it was just going to be sooooo expensive to fly her out, provide hotel room, food, etc. on top of her fees 😢 If we were getting married locally instead of a DW, we would have used her for sure!
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  • Nicole
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    I was thinking of that, just have to research some places near us.

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  • Jai
    VIP May 2020
    Jai ·
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    I love your dress! These are so beautiful!
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  • Jade
    Expert November 2021
    Jade ·
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    So idk if this kind of place is an option where you live, but I’m actually thinking of going to the Detroit public library or Detroit institute of art take mine! Also something with more nature or a botanical garden type place?
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  • Nicole
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    There is a place like that in downtown Chicago, but we kind of wanted to stay away from the city since we already had photos there. I thought about the Chicago Botanic Gardens, it is one of our favorite places to go to, but then we would have to pay parking for us and the photographer and then whatever other fee they have for taking professional photography there. I think I found a nice forest preserve though. Thanks for the advice!

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  • Nicole
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    Thank you! I actually just ordered a new dress for the upcoming shoot lol

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