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Engagement sessions
Engagement sessions

Engagement sessions

A relaxed hour or two before the wedding — a chance to get comfortable on camera and come away with portraits you love.

The Classic
$400
  • 1 hour photo session
  • 50 edited photos in the author’s unique stylization
  • Permission to print photos
The Full
$500
  • 1 hour 30 min photo session
  • 70 edited photos in the author’s unique stylization
  • Permission to print photos

Engagement photography in Springfield, MO

An engagement session is the best warm-up for your wedding day. We spend a relaxed hour or two together — often at golden hour around the Ozarks or in downtown Springfield — so you get comfortable in front of the camera long before the big day arrives. That comfort is exactly why couples who book an engagement session look so natural in their wedding photos: we already know each other, and posing feels like second nature.

Natural, timeless couple portraits

My engagement photography is candid and editorial — real laughter, real closeness, soft natural light, and locations chosen to suit you. Whether you want rolling Missouri countryside, a sunset ridge, or the brick and evening glow of downtown Springfield, I'll help you plan the look and the timing. Every session comes with beautifully edited images in my signature style and a print release. Ready to plan yours? Reach out and let's find your date.