I really enjoy engagement sessions. I call them “get to know you” sessions. Its literally a chance for me get to know the couple and them to get to know me and be a little more comfortable for their wedding day with a camera around them. I try not to pose a whole lot, but really direct them into a flattering position (thinking that’s possibly the same as posing…HA!). I let them love on each other and I just move things around to make it look flattering. Meet Heather and Jeremy. When Heather first contacted me from California, her home state, I was so excited to receive her email. She and Jeremy are having their wedding in Sunny California in just a few short months, and wanted to have their engagement session in the Dallas Fort Worth area since that’s where Jeremy is from. I made a sad face when she told me a dear friend of theirs is photographing their wedding, but alas, we will always have Fort Worth Japanese Gardens! We talked about a few locations and were 100% certain on the spot …. UNTIL she saw my blog post from Elizabeth and Kevin’s engagement session in Fort Worth. We made the switch because she loved the location. Donna (did I mention I have an intern right now from the Art Institute of Dallas??) was out learning the ins and outs of the wedding photography business and I turned to her before the session and asked her if she wanted to shoot. Excited … she said yes! Four of the scenery images in this post were taken by Donna. If you have a session with me in the coming weeks you will probably see her smiling face.
Rewind … Heather and Jeremy wanted to set up a meeting to talk locations, times, and outfits for their engagement session. I met Jeremy and he said he didn’t like pictures. I told him my goal at the end of the shoot was to hear him say, “that wasn’t so bad”….. Jeremy, you made my day when you told me that 🙂
20 thoughts on “Heather and Jeremy at the Japanese Gardens in Fort Worth Texas”
These are just beautiful! Love the Botanic Gardens and the couple 🙂
Amy, what time of day do you typically shoot your photos? The lighting is always so perfect. Does it also depend on the season?
Thanks Erin, I start my sessions usually around 2 hours before sunset. If its open shade, I don’t have set times though.
Beautiful pictures. I am very excited for the wedding and the two of you look very much in love. Amy, great job!
Looking good!
WOW!!! I love the pictures!!! I love all the green and the beautiful couple stands out!!! I LOVE IT!!!! 🙂
Heather and Jeremy,
Wonderful pictures, they are perfect!!!! You two look so happy together!
Love ya!
Heather, did you really put your feet in the water with those large fish? Love the laughter in that picture!!
G and T say: “We like the green trees and are the fish touching your feet. Amazing pictures.”
What a sweet couple! The gardens ARE beautiful!
Amy… You captured the “Honesty of Love” in your photos of Jeremy & Heather!
Congrats to you & the lovely couple… I’ll be waiting for the “Wedding Moment” to be captured…
Nice.
Love the pictures.
Pictures look great! Heather and Jeremy did a great job.
Congratulations! You look so happy. I liked all your pictures, Heather- Beautiful!!! Wishing a Lifetime of Happiness to Both of You
You both look wonderful, you are each so photogenic!! We love them and you guys too!!
CUTE!!!!
Love the Japanese Gardens! Nice work!!!
I just showed the kids your pictures.
I just showed Tauna your pictures. She said you guys make such a cute couple. She loved the pictures.
Love the pictures!!! You guys look great and sooo happy! I’m so happy for you two. VERY excited for the wedding!!! xoxo Miss you girl