Once you start searching for your wedding photographer, a good place to begin is with engagement photos. An engagement session need not be a formal, frilly, over dressed session. Today's engagement photo sessions are known to be more laid back, capturing the "real" couple. Gone are the days of the couple simply smiling into the camera, with nothing but their faces taking up the entire frame. Here to stay are photos that jump right off the page with awe-inspiring color and dimension.

Bringing your photographer to a favorite place and just "being yourself" is a great way to start to get to know your wedding photographer, and for the photographer to really get to know your personalities. Sarah and Donn brought us to the Arnold Arboretum for their photos.

Sometimes black and white can tell the story just as well as color, as seen in these photos, first showcasing Danielle and Mike at the Quincy Quarries, and the Tony and Donna at White Horse Beach.

Even in a silhouette, their smiles shine through...

A location as seemingly simple at Whitman Town Park can bring a whole new perspective to your photos.

Shawna and Sterling had the Public Gardens in mind for their engagement photos...

Give Photo and Video by Joe Goldsberry a call to set up a meeting at our studio to discuss your wedding photography. We'd love to hear about your ideas for engagement photos. Some posed, some candid, and somewhere in between make for a great mix of shots to choose from. We'll end with Mark and Meredith, this photo taken in Boston was Meredith's favorite...