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< Previous10 RESIDENCE DESTINATION ALLOW YOURSELF MORE TIME THAN YOU THINK YOU'LL ACTUALLY NEED When you’re planning "getting ready" time before your session (scheduling your hair, makeup, etc.) please give yourself a lot more time than you think you'll need. Make sure to account for things like traffic, getting lost and parking, so you can prevent unnecessary stress, arrive a few minutes early to your session and be ready to start on time. We’re only able to shoot when light is still in the sky, so we’ll want to take advantage of every minute we have together before the sun goes down! PLANNING your TIMETHE ENGAGEMENT SESSION STYLE GUIDE 11 THE LOCATION OF YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION IS COMPLETELY UP TO YOU! The location of your engagement session is completely up to you! As you’ll see throughout this guide, most of our couples love showcasing the natural beauty of our home state to give their out-of-town guests a fun preview of what to expect when they travel here for the wedding. For most of our sessions, outdoor, open-air environments are always our first choice. We love shooting in wide- open natural spaces because the light is divine, especially during golden hour. There are great options all around the state, so even if you've never seen us photograph in a specific place before, we’re always up for exploring a new spot together! CHOOSING the LOCATION URBAN GARDENSTHINK OUTSIDE the BOX WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING A LOCATION, DON'T BE AFRAID TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX! We encourage you to brainstorm unique places that you might have special access to that most people don’t. For example, maybe you (or someone you know) have access to an amazing location that would otherwise be off-limits, like a beautiful private estate, family ranch, exclusive country club or luxury resort. Spend a few minutes thinking about it and checking around with people in your personal and professional network. You’ll be surprised with what you come up with! If something seems out of reach, just remember: you never know until you ask! You can also consider Airbnb or other property rental sites. In the past, our couples have secured permission to shoot in some pretty incredible places! If you need some location ideas and inspiration, we have plenty! Check out our Instagram (@jennifer_b_photography) and the engagement section of our blog. If there’s a certain session you really love, just let us know which one and we can go to that location! 16THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION STYLE GUIDE 17 Your engagement session includes our travel time anywhere in the Southern Pines/Pinehurst, NC area. If you’d like to go somewhere else in North Carolina, we’re up for the adventure! If you’d like to shoot outside of the area there will be a travel fee to account for the extra hours of drive time there and back, the time required beforehand for us to scout locations and the overall longer session time. For destination sessions, we allow three hours (instead of two) so we have enough time to drive to multiple scenic spots. WE'VE DONE SESSIONS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA TO NEW YORK, AND LOCATIONS IN BETWEEN! If we’re already going to be in or near an area you’ve always dreamed of doing your photos, and we can coordinate our schedules, let’s set it up! We’d love to meet you somewhere beautiful and make it work! If you’d like us to meet you in a destination outside of North Carolina for your engagement session where we don’t already have plans to visit, just let us know and we’ll send you a custom quote. DESTINATION engagementTHE ENGAGEMENT SESSION STYLE GUIDE 19 IF YOU WANT YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION IMAGES TO LOOK AND FEEL A LITTLE MORE EDITORIAL, WE RECOMMEND BRINGING A FEW SMALL, SIMPLE PROPS WITH YOU, LIKE FRESH FLOWERS TO HOLD OR A BLANKET TO SIT ON. If you want to set up a picnic or incorporate another special element into your session, just let us know! Maybe you have access to some larger props that have a real “wow” factor, like a boat, classic car, vintage bicycle or hot air balloon. This is the time to dream a little bit and decide what really feels like you! Props aren’t a must by any means. Some of our couples love them and go all out. Some pick one or two items to bring. Others stick with just their outfits –– and that’s great, too! The most important things you need to bring to your session are love and laughter. We'll take care of the rest. STYLING your SESSIONNext >