Diana Miller Photography

Engagement

Portraits

This is Your Love Story!

Engagement sessions in the Sacramento, CA area are more than just a pre-wedding tradition; they’re a celebration of your unique love story. Why take engagement photos? Besides documenting what a stunning couple you are, there are several fantastic reasons to schedule a session.

Announce Your Love to the World

One of the most traditional uses for engagement photos is to submit a shot to your local paper along with your engagement announcement. Sharing this joyous news with your community not only spreads happiness but also starts the countdown to your big day in a memorable way.

Capture the Essence of Sacramento

Sacramento is a city with diverse and picturesque locations perfect for engagement photos. Whether you choose the historic charm of Old Sacramento, the natural beauty of the American River Parkway, or the vibrant scenery of Midtown, there’s a backdrop to suit every couple’s style. Each setting offers a unique canvas to capture your love story in the heart of California.

Personalize Your Wedding Day Decor

Engagement photos offer a personal touch to your wedding day decor. From save-the-dates and invitations to centerpieces and guestbooks, these images can be woven throughout your celebration. Imagine a beautiful gallery of your engagement session photos greeting guests as they enter your reception, or a custom-printed photo book that tells your love story from the beginning to the altar.

Cherished Gifts for Loved Ones

Framed prints of your engagement photos make heartfelt gifts for your family and friends. These keepsakes are not just pictures; they are memories that your loved ones can cherish forever. Whether it’s a thank-you gift for your bridal party or a special memento for your parents, these photos are a token of your love and appreciation.

Test-Drive Your Wedding Photographer

An engagement session is also a practical way to get comfortable with your wedding photographer. It’s an opportunity to build rapport, understand their shooting style, and gain confidence in front of the camera. This familiarity will be invaluable on your wedding day, ensuring you feel relaxed and natural, resulting in more authentic and beautiful photos.

Fisheye portrait of engagement couple at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco

This is a Sacramento engagement portrait session of an African American couple photographed at our portrait park in Citrus Heights

Afternoon Engagement session at Black Miners Bar, Folsom CA

Engagement portrait by vintage windmill in Birds Landing, CA

Couple playing in all white attire in a loving piggyback embrace

This is a Sacramento engagement portrait session held at Old Sacramento, CA near the Tower bridge, Delta King and Pioneer Park.

Couple posed in a kiss with backs to the camera while walking hand in hand down a vineyard. Engagement Session at RH Phillips Winery, CA

Woman posed lovingly embracing man from behind with both smiling at the camera and a brown backdrop as the background

Carmel engagement photographers, beach photos, Carmel beach photos

Engagement proposal pose under a wooden veranda with pillars wrapped in vines and greenery at Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Couple posed piggyback with the woods in the background with lots of greenery and small white flowers surrounding them while smiling at the camera

Couple holding each other smiling at camera while sitting on a sandy beach wearing matching outfits

Woman hugging man from behind at Engagement Session at the State Capitol Park World Peace Rose Garden at Capitol Park, Sacramento, CA

Couple smiling at the camera while holding each other in a loving embrace outside under the fall trees

Couple embracing each other while sitting on a column at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA

Couple posed kissing in a loving embrace on the beach with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background

Couple lovingly posed sitting atop a large rock in Lake Natoma in Folsom, CA with the bridge behind them

Couple in a loving embrace with wife dipped back into a kiss with beautiful green fields and hills in the background at RH Phillips Winery, CA

Couple laying together on the grass while looking up and smiling

Couple lovingly embracing each other laying in the green fields with windmills in the background

Couple at the beach with the blue sky in the background as they smile at each other lovingly

Couple in matching white shirt and denim outfits drawing a heart together in the sand at Carmel beach, CA

Engagement Session at Carmel Beach, CA Couple wearing all white in a loving piggyback pose

Couple leaning against tree on the beach at Carmel beach, CA

Couple lying down embracing each other in gorgeous greenery and purple flowers with large rocks and the ocean calmly behind them.

Couple posed looking off in the distance at their Engagement Session Downtown Sacramento, CA

Couple in a loving embrace smiling facing the camera with outdoor greenery in the background

Tips for a Successful Engagement Session

To make the most of your engagement session, consider a few key tips:

Plan Your Outfits: Choose outfits that complement each other without being too matchy. Consider the location and season when selecting your wardrobe.
Timing is Everything: The golden hour, just after sunrise or before sunset, offers the most flattering natural light.
Be Yourself: Relax, have fun, and let your personalities shine through. The best photos capture genuine emotions and interactions.
Incorporate Personal Elements: Bring props or choose locations that have special meaning to you as a couple.

Make It Memorable

Ultimately, your engagement session is about celebrating your love and the journey you’re about to embark on together. It’s a time to create beautiful memories and images that will be cherished for a lifetime. So, embrace the moment, have fun, and let your love story unfold in front of the camera.

Call us at 916-729-5520 or email us at diana@dianamiller.com for more information or to book your session!

Couple dipping on the beach in Carmel, CA