Jon & Sacia: Engagement Session

^Sacia [say-sha] & Jon [j-on]

Even though it was in the mid-30's, Sacia & Jon were heating it up for the camera!

When I first met these two, they claimed they would most likely need guidance on posing and coming up with idea's; It turns out that was not the case here. Rule #4: Typically I start my engagement sessions without giving much guidance, just to see what the couple can come up with. This way they come across as more comfortable in the photos and it helps make them more their own rather than me telling them where to go or how to bend their thumb. Sacia & Jon definately owned this shoot as they kept coming up with fantastic idea's and spots.

Unfortunately Nicole wasn't able to make the first meeting or the engagement shoot itself. So after the shoot, I went home to pick up Nicole, Aubs and Ella and we ended up meeting up with Sacia & Jon for dinner. It is so very important to us that the people we shoot get a chance to meet with both of us. I always say, your photographer is going to be there by your side for one of the biggest days of your lives, so it is best to want to get to know them! : )

Thank you Sacia & Jon for bringing the smiles & idea's! Nicole and I are looking forward to your big day! Enjoy some sneaks...

^does this shot seem a little wavey? Hmmmm... : )

^This was definately a candid shot, but I love it as it shows off a lot of their happy/silly personality

After spending an hour in nature with frigid temperatures, Sacia came up with the idea of going to the Al Ringling Theatre in Baraboo where she used to dance. We ended up meeting the owner who gladly let us in and assisted us in more ways than we expected! He helped showed us the hot spots for photos, turned on spot lights to help light up the stage, and even played some Charlie Brown on the piano while we shot. It truely was magical and inspirational!

If you don't know, Al Ringling Theatre is an historic theatre which is going under a long restoration back to it's early 1900's look and feel. If you haven't been there before, go. They are still a working movie theatre. I garauntee that you will be awed by it's beauty and history. And feel free to help donate to finish the restoration! I cannot wait until they finish!