Eyes 2 See Photography : Why You Should Have An Engagement Session

At the beginning of the year so many couples commit to spend their lives loving only each other. During this unique and beautiful time in your life we believe it is important to take time to celebrate and capture the story of how you fell in love. We believe that the moments captured before you become man and wife are valuable and will leave you with a lasting reminder of how your love story started. This is why we believe it is so valuable to take time for an engagement session!

Connections matter! 

Engagement sessions help you and your photographer get to know each other. As a photographer, it is important for us to get to know how to best photograph you. We want to see how creative you are and teach you how to look great in front of the camera. As a couple, take time for an engagement session to help you practice for the wedding day. We promise it will help you open up, look great and feel comfortable with your photographer.

The pictures have purpose.

Your engagement pictures will have more than one function. We suggest using your images for the save the date cards and invitations. One of the best ways to use your images is to order a custom album created as a guest sign in book. These keepsakes have a personal touch that help your guests connect to you as a couple. Most importantly your engagement images are a great way to create meaningful art for your new home!

Decompress, go on a special date.

Wedding planning can be stressful. Engagement pictures are your chance to do something fun with your partner. Make it a date! We suggest you take a few minutes to plan a perfect day together and have your photographer document the adventure. These candid moments of you making a meal together, skiing, or exploring the city will be more memorable than just a headshot. Your options are only limited by your imagination. Our photographers and videographers love to get creative with ideas. Let us know if you need help brainstorming your engagement session/date.

Tell a story!

This is a pivotal moment in your life! Everything is going to change as you enter into a new exciting season. As photojournalists we urge you to stop and tell your story. Your story has value for you and those you love. These images and recorded words will be a time capsule for you as you venture forward in your marriage. We live in a world that is cynical and hard and we need stories of love and commitment to bring light and love into our lives.  You've found the love of your life, let us capture that love that you share!

Photography by: Stuart Thurlkill + Nicole King : Eyes 2 See Photography

Luxury Weddings + Lifestyle Portraits Destination Wedding Photojournalists

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Eyes 2 See: Brides + Jimmy Choo's

Brides and their Jimmy Choo's.

Being in the wedding business you see a lot of trends. Some trends come and go while others gain momentum. One trend that has stayed around is a pair of elegant shoes. Our clients have consistently wanted to show off their Jimmy Choo's. Nearly every other wedding for the past 12 years has had a bride proudly slipping on her "Choo's."

One thing that has surprised me is how diverse wedding shoes can be. They have created shoes that compliment types of  tastes and different styles of wedding. From shabby chic to classic, timeless to eccentric, literally every bride can find a pair she can be proud of.

We are letting the cat our of the bag. One of the secrets at Eyes 2 See is that the first thing Stuart photographs on the wedding day is the shoes. He is seriously obsessed with photographing shoes! He was even a part of a Rangoni photoshoot at the Omni Montelucia a few years ago.

"I love a great pair of shoes, they are so sexy," Stuart said. "I love the dynamic curves, design and personality of Jimmy Choo shoes. Creating artistic images of inanimate objects is always a challenge. But when you combine great lines, texture and light you can really make a shoe come to life."

So as you are finalizing those last minute details of your wedding. Don't forget that brides "NEED" their Jimmy Choo's.

- Rachel, Eyes 2 See Photography

On your wedding day:

1. Allow in your schedule time for detail and preparation photography so we can photograph your awesome shoes.

2. Heals vs. flats - This is a difficult decision. Heals are fun but can be less practical and may dwarf your groom. If you choose flats you don't need to sacrifice style.

3. Break in new shoes and make sure to bring a backup pair of shoes in case your first pair hurt. We have seen stylish flats, flip-flops and tennis shoes come out if the first pair of shoes have not been broken in.