{"id":6480,"date":"2018-02-28T12:32:03","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T18:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/?p=6480"},"modified":"2018-02-28T12:32:03","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T18:32:03","slug":"taking-extra-time-leads-better-engagement-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/taking-extra-time-leads-better-engagement-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Photographer | How taking the extra time to know your clients leads to better engagement photos | Oakville, ON"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I had already worked with Ashley and Paolo in 2012 when I photograph their <a href=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/ashleys-newborn-photo-session-toronto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>newborn baby photo session<\/em><\/a>, so I was thrilled when I was approached to document their wedding and engagement photos.<\/p>\n<p>Building a relationship with your clients is key for getting the most out of the photo sessions. As you get to know someone\u2019s comfort levels, quirks and responses you can work out a game plan. Trust plays a big part but leads to such deep and emotionally charged images. It is always worth investing that little extra time getting to know your clients.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6495 size-full\" title=\"Engagement Photos in Oakville\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152103.jpg\" alt=\"Engagement Photos in Oakville\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152103.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152103-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152103-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152103-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152103-220x147.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ashley and Paolo live in Toronto at that time but wanted their engagement photos to feature greenery, flowers and be by the lake. I immediately suggested <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gairlochgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gairloch Gardens in Oakville<\/a><\/em> as it ticked all the boxes and is a beautiful location.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6494 size-full\" title=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photos\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152076.jpg\" alt=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photos\" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152076.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152076-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152076-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152076-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152076-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6491 size-full\" title=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photo\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152046.jpg\" alt=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photo\" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152046.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152046-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152046-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152046-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152046-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>If smiling for the camera petrifies you, check out these amazing engagement photos<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6488 size-full\" title=\"Engagement Photos at Gairloch Gardens in Oakville\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151921.jpg\" alt=\"Engagement Photos at Gairloch Gardens in Oakville\" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151921.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151921-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151921-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151921-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151921-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We decided to do their engagement photos during the week and the plan worked, there was no one around. The weather worked in our favour too. People are often disappointed if it\u2019s not blue skies and sun for a photo session. Overcast skies work so much better as it offers fantastic lighting and means clients aren\u2019t squinting and sweating.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6486 size-full\" title=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photographer\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151893e.jpg\" alt=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photographer\" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151893e.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151893e-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151893e-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151893e-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151893e-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6490 size-full\" title=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photographers\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151955.jpg\" alt=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photographers\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151955.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151955-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151955-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151955-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151955-220x147.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Neither Ashley nor Paolo felt looking and smiling into the camera. This is a common behaviour amongst so many of my clients but we found a way to still get some artistic shots.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6498 size-full\" title=\"Best Location for Engagement Photos\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152124.jpg\" alt=\"Best Location for Engagement Photos\" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152124.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152124-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152124-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152124-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152124-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I decided to focus on capturing their special moments together rather than smiling and posing and I loved the results.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6492 size-full\" title=\"Best Locations for Engagement Photos in Oakville\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152054.jpg\" alt=\"Best Locations for Engagement Photos in Oakville\" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152054.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152054-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152054-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152054-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152054-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Having my photographic assistant Jacquie with me allowed us to make huge headway in the number of setups we accomplished. Having worked as a team for years, she anticipates my needs before I have even asked.<\/p>\n<p>We headed down to the rocks that line the lakeshore as they offer such a clean and simplistic backdrop. Ashley and Paolo climbed on top and looked out across the water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6489 size-full\" title=\"Top Engagement Photographer in Oakville\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151934.jpg\" alt=\"Top Engagement Photographer in Oakville\" width=\"1220\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151934.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151934-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151934-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151934-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-151934-220x144.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>How to get engagement photos in a popular location without the crowds.<\/h4>\n<p>Next we headed back into the grounds of Gairloch Gardens when they strolled through and admired the flowers and greenery. I took this opportunity to focus on the details such as textured arched branches and his tattoo featuring their daughter\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6493 size-full\" title=\"Top Engagement Photographers in Oakville\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152074.jpg\" alt=\"Top Engagement Photographers in Oakville\" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152074.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152074-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152074-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152074-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152074-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once they had relaxed a little I encouraged them to take a break of the grass. Here I caught a really intimate shot of them cradling each other.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6496 size-full\" title=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photography \" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152110.jpg\" alt=\"Gairloch Gardens Engagement Photography \" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152110.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152110-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152110-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152110-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152110-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6499 size-full\" title=\"Engagement Photography at Gairloch Gardens in Oakville\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152146.jpg\" alt=\"Engagement Photography at Gairloch Gardens in Oakville\" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152146.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152146-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152146-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152146-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152146-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6500 size-full\" title=\"Oakville Engagement Photography\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152158.jpg\" alt=\"Oakville Engagement Photography\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152158.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152158-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152158-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152158-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152158-220x147.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6502 size-full\" title=\"Best Engagement Photos in Oakville\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152168e.jpg\" alt=\"Best Engagement Photos in Oakville\" width=\"813\" height=\"1220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152168e.jpg 813w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152168e-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152168e-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152168e-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152168e-120x180.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My favourite shot out of their engagement photos was the black and white image of their reflection in Paolo\u2019s truck. The details captured in the gas cap and the treelines reflected on the main body made for an interesting art piece. Paolo was so proud of his truck so it was great to incorporate his prized possession into their day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6497 size-full\" title=\"Creative Engagement Photos in Oakville\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152120e.jpg\" alt=\"Creative Engagement Photos in Oakville\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152120e.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152120e-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152120e-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152120e-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152120e-220x147.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This photo session was a great way to get the couple comfortable for their big day and as you can see in their <em><a href=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/modern-italian-wedding-integrating-children-paradise-banquet-hall\/\">wedding day blog post here<\/a><\/em>. The practice obviously worked judging by their wedding day coverage. Here you can see some <em><a href=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/engagement-photographer-creativity-at-its-finest-gairloch-gardens-on\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more sessions<\/a> <\/em>from Gairloch Gardens.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6503 size-full\" title=\"Engagements at Gairloch Gardens in Oakville\" src=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152174.jpg\" alt=\"Engagements at Gairloch Gardens in Oakville\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152174.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152174-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152174-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152174-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/daphotostudio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/DA-Photography-152174-220x147.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1220px) 100vw, 1220px\" \/><\/p>\n<div>Photos taken by<em>\u00a0<a title=\"Dragi Andovski\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dragiandovski.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dragi Andovski<\/a>,<\/em>\u00a0published\u00a0<em><a title=\"DA Photography Facebook Page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/DAPhotographyPage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a92018 DA Photography<\/a><\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Lighting assistant<\/em>: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/blushwestphoto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jacquie Dudley<\/a><\/em><\/div>\n<div>Photography Locations: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gairlochgardens.com\/History\/history.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>Gairloch Gardens, Oakville, ON<\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class='epvc-post-count'><span class='epvc-eye'><\/span>  <span class=\"epvc-count\"> 8,402<\/span><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I had already worked with Ashley and Paolo in 2012 when I photograph their newborn baby photo session, so I was thrilled when I was approached to document their wedding and engagement photos. 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