School Engagement Photos
Once upon a time, at an elementary school in a land called Markham, a new boy named William arrived. He didn't know anyone at the school, and waited patiently in the office until a friend would come and find him. As luck would have it, at the same time, a beautiful and kind-hearted girl named Amanda was chosen by the teacher to venture to the school office and welcome William to the school. And they lived happily ever after....
And that's how we ended up shooting William and Amanda's engagement session at St. Mother Teresa Catholic elementary school. While I don’t know if it was quite love at first site when William and Amanda first laid eyes upon each other, their feelings for each other were definitely evident at their engagement shoot. We didn't need to give William and Amanda too much direction as they were so giddy to be back at their elementary school to shoot their engagement photos, and as were we! It was such a unique experience running around the school halls (sorry, teachers!), playing around the classrooms and the gym, and having Amanda sneak a kiss from William in the school library, and even in the school office.
We loved seeing these two misbehave in the sweetest way for their engagement shoot at the elementary school where their story first began! So cute! Thank you, St. Mother Teresa Catholic School, for allowing us to break all the rules, and William and Amanda for playing along with our antics for your shoot! Cannot wait for your fall wedding later this year! :)
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Do try to choose a location that is meaningful and special to you both as a couple. It could be where you first met, where you had your first date, or where you got engaged.
Do consider local spots you love to visit together, such as coffee shops, markets, or your favourite park to stroll in.
Do remember you can keep it simple and have your shoot done at home for cozy and relaxed photos.
Choosing a location for an engagement shoot often seems to be a challenge for couples. Many gravitate towards the popular spots around Toronto, but Diego and I always encourage couples to choose an engagement shoot location that has meaning to them, that is unique, or that they just absolutely love. When Donna and Daneil mentioned that they were considering doing their engagement shoot in Hamilton, at the Dundas community fire station where Daneil is a fireman, we jumped at the opportunity. How often do you get the chance to do a photoshoot at a fire station? Not often, that’s for sure!
We met Alex and Andrew at the National Bridal Show, and between her awesome neon pink hair and bubbly personality, Alex immediately stood out to us, so we were super excited when Alex and Andrew asked to meet with us to chat about their wedding. During our meeting, they mentioned they were considering doing their engagement shoot at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory, but were slightly concerned that it would be a bit of a drive and inquired if it would be a problem. Nope! We told them what we tell all our couples: we want them to pick a location that is special to them and has some meaning.