Anjali and Eric’s engagement session in Old Town Alexandria was the perfect day for a few snaps to capture their relationship as a couple. These two lovelies met during swing dance lessons, and they can swing dance like you wouldn’t believe. We were able to get a sample of their abilities while sharing some time with them around Alexandria.
Our engagement sessions are essential for many reasons, but if we had to choose which reason is most important, it would have to be that it is one of the only times we get to spend time with our couples that is not over a Zoom call. So bonding during an engagement session helps us yield authentic images on each client’s wedding day, from authentic looks, smiles, and comfortable touch, alleviating concerns about posing and awkwardness most have and, of course, clients becoming comfortable with us as a couple, being able to relax and trust in the process we have perfected over our many years in the field. Most of all, it’s a day away from the chaos of life with some genuine friends who cannot wait to share and celebrate the day.
Any couple or photographer that thinks they can show up on the day of a client’s wedding and create magic would be sadly mistaken cause no two couples’ dynamics will ever be the same. Knowing how they interact, what they find fun, and how they respond to each other’s interactions goes a long way in creating images that authentically reflect them on their wedding day. During this time, a lot of our clients tend to share intimate details involving their family politics, heartaches that will be relevant as some loved ones won’t physically be among them, and challenges they might have with the opposite side so to go into your big day without a session with your wedding photographer before gives you a 50/50 chance of being completely satisfied with the outcome of what’s delivered – just a little food for thought. Now, back to our beautiful and happy bride and groom-to-be!
A few photos from Anjali and Eric’s Engagement Session
We enjoyed photographing Anjali and Eric’s fun engagement photos at the City Hall in Alexandria, Virginia.
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/500
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 1600
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/160
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/2500
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/1250
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640
NIKON Z 9
Shutter Speed Value : 1/400
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 1600
Cameras and Lenses used to photograph Anjali and Eric’s Engagement Session
NIKON Z 9 ( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S ( NIKON CORPORATION )
