PORT MOODY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHYKim & Peter

We are fairly meticulous with our preparations for engagement sessions. The best sessions are the ones where we have a slick, efficient plan in place so that we make the best use of everyone’s time. Normally these sessions end up being about 45 minutes. But that’s 45 smooth, effective minutes.

Before the couples arrive, we normally pre-scout the locations we choose for the sessions which means meandering around looking for interesting spots to shoot at. In the end, we have a ‘route’ ready to go for when the couple show up.

Looking for light is what we primarily do when we prepare for the routes. Good light is the most important part of the photography we do, and something we try to incorporate as much as possible to our shoots.

This time a year, though, we just assume is going to be raining and miserable for every session. The reality of winters in Vancouver is they are dark and wet, so we may as well prepare for the worst.

But for this session at Buntzen Lake just outside of Vancouver, the sun decided to peak out for a few short moments. Hallelujah. A welcome change, to say the least.

Peter and Kim will be getting married in Victoria this summer. Hopefully they’re as lucky with the weather then.