“What exactly is an adventure couples session?“
Take a minute and think about your favorite place to explore outdoors. Maybe it’s a place you’ve been to a hundred times, or maybe it’s somewhere new you’ve been dying to discover. Now think about adding an afternoon or a full day experience with your partner where you unwind, explore, and just have a little fun in front of the camera. That is the heart of what an adventure couples photoshoot truly is.
“Does it have to be this grandiose experience?”
Absolutely not! Every couple is unique in what their personality together is. Some love to take a full day to explore and hike mountain trails. Others prefer to take some time at an easy-to-get-to overlook and just take in the sights. And still, there are others who enjoy strolling along rolling hills just taking in the sunset after a long day. Whatever your thing is, keep it true to you for your adventurous couples photoshoot. That’s always what’s most important. You don’t want to push yourselves too much over the brink or do what you think is “trendy” and end up regretting it later.
“What if we’ve never hiked or aren’t much of explorers?”
If hiking isn’t for you or you love to be outside but are more of a city dweller, then an adventurous outdoor couples photoshoot may not be for you. There are many couples who prefer to have a date night photoshoot around a downtown area instead. Their vibe could include dinner, drinks, and taking in the city under the sun, or street lights. And that’s ok! Don’t force yourself into a mold you don’t fit just because everyone else might be doing it. Your photos will show how uncomfortable and out of place you feel. You also don’t want to give off a false representation of who you are as a couple.
But on the flip side if still love a scenic view, you can still plan a quaint but romantic evening together at an easily accessible overlook or trails along rolling hills. Just read the question above! There is always a way to make a intimate couples photoshoot a little less venturesome, but still immersive in nature.
“How do I go about putting together an adventure couples photoshoot?”
This is where your photographer is your lifeline. They’re there to guide you along the way with the research and knowledge you need before embarking on such a wild, but joyful experience. The first step to all of this is finding the photographer that is right for you.
Are you looking for a full day of exploration with long trails, epic views, and multiple locations? This type of adventure couples photoshoot will involve a lot of planning ahead, specifically due to lighting. Make sure you find a photographer who is used to hiking long distances and is comfortable with elevation changes. They should also know how to take photos in many different lighting situations like full sun, cloudiness or fog, or a strong evening glow. On top of that, they need to know how to edit those photos to produce consistent work.
Are you more in the realm of short and sweet with a beautiful backdrop, but not a lot of hiking? Find a photographer who knows the area well enough to find that easy-but-breathtaking short trail. If you found a great photographer who isn’t local to the area but you love their editing, then make sure they know how to go about researching the area and finding exactly the backdrop or location you’re looking for. Google Earth will be their friend.
I cannot stress it enough…
Each photographer is unique and has their own work flow. Make sure you find the one you most connect with and who’s work aligns with your vision for your outdoor couples photoshoot. If my style and approach resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s connect and begin creating the perfect session tailored just for you and your partner!
Here’s what this couple had to say after our adventurous evening together:
“When I traveled to Brittany I had no idea of exactly what I wanted. I only knew that I wanted our session to be outdoors with pretty landscapes. Brittany helped put together an itinerary before I even flew there, and she absolutely surpassed my expectations. Our photos came out beautifully, and she brought what I was wanting to life and more. I cannot stop staring at the gallery she sent me. My expectations were blown away. She guided us with posing, and was a very sweet and funny person to work with. She made us feel very comfortable, and we had lots of laughs during our session. She is an AMAZING photographer, and very skilled at what she does.”
– T & P
