Published September 2018 · Updated April 2026
Destination Engagement Session
One of my favorite parts of this work is meeting couples where they are — sometimes literally. Destination engagement sessions take us outside of Arizona, into the cities and landscapes where couples have built their lives together. Each city brings its own light, its own rhythm, and its own kind of beauty.
What I love about traveling for engagement sessions is the way a familiar place looks different through the lens of a love story. These backdrops carry meaning because the couple chose them. And that meaning always shows up in the photographs.
Planning Your Engagement Session
An engagement session is a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day and to create images you can use for save-the-dates, your wedding website, or guest sign-in displays. I typically recommend scheduling your session about 4 to 6 months before the wedding. For Arizona desert sessions, the best months are November through March when temperatures are mild and the light is warm. Sessions in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and the surrounding desert typically start about 90 minutes before sunset to catch the golden hour. If you are planning a session, get in touch and we can talk about locations that work for you.
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Chicago is such a lovely city. The streets are charming, quant and very cozy. Alisa and David’s Chi-Town session was such a different version of Chicago than I have previously had. We focused on the side streets, skyline and little alcoves that were particularly special to them and their love story. I absolutely love seeing different locations through the lens of my clients love stories. What a unique way for me to get to know different cities and locations, I just love it!
nWalking the streets of Chicago although extremely lovely was hot and humid, the HOT aspect of the shoot is something I am use to living in Arizona; but the humid aspect not so much! We were all super sweaty but thankfully you cannot tell from the photos, Alisa and David are serious troopers.
nWe finished our shoot on top of Alisa’s aunt and uncles gorgeous roof top deck. Their rooftop was complete with lush foliage as well as a spectacular view of the city skyline! Wow, this view was pure Chicago perfection. I loved seeing Chi – Town through Alisa and David’s eyes. It was such a unique experience. I have always been an East Coast / West Coast girl (I am a summer east coaster) but after this trip to Chicago it stole a little piece of my heart!
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More Engagement Sessions
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