E & R knew right from the start where they wanted to take their engagement pictures because it’s the place they first met: The University of Redlands. Since I always encourage my couples to chose a location that has meaning for their story, I was really excited for this one. This session was my first…
When we started planning J&J’s engagement session, their wishlist was pretty simple: keep it fun, keep it real, and make sure that their pup A was included! Nothing overly stiff or formal – just the two of them, doing the kinds of things they actually love, in a city that felt like theirs. Throughout their…
When it comes to engagement sessions, I always encourage my couples to really make it their own. Rather than generic or overly posed portraits, your engagement session should reflect your love story. It should feel like a glimpse into your relationship, and all the little details that make you, you. As you’re planning your wedding,…
Like many couples today, A & J wanted more than a cookie-cutter engagement session. They wanted something that truly felt like them. For this couple, choosing a location with real meaning was an easy decision, and Old Towne Orange was the perfect fit. It’s where they went on their first date, making it a place…
How Choosing the Right Location and Style Made This Engagement Session Truly Them When I help couples plan their engagement session, I always begin with one thoughtful question: What actually feels like you? Your engagement photos should reflect your relationship. Not a trend. Not what you feel pressured to do. What genuinely fits who you…
Belinda Philleo is an Orange County Wedding photographer who creates vibrant and authentic imagery of couples and their loved ones on the once-in-a-lifetime day. Belinda Photographs weddings and engagement sessions throughout Southern California.
