Engagement photography props rock!

Do you feel like your engagement photos need something?  Most of us have pinned way too many boring beach photos, right?  The first thing you should do before your engagement shoot is GET INSPIRED! One cool way to not have the same old engagement photos is to bring a few props to the shoot. Something to give it a theme,  personality, or something that means something to you. Forget about the jeans and black t-shirt ideas of the past and start thinking about making your engagement photos -about you!

Balloons! Who doesn't love balloons? Especially at the beach? This couple found some giant balloons that really gave the boring ol' beach shoot some personality!

 This couple wanted to use a mailbox for their guests cards at the reception. We decided to have them decorate the mailbox at the engagement session and have some fun with the paint!

Themed engagements?
This couple wanted a western themed engagement since they were flying out to Oklahoma for their big day. Finding a western location in Orange County was easy- the OC Fairgrounds has a great red barn with a sweet old farm truck parked outside! They brought a couple outfits, some great cowboy boots and hats, and loved their western pics:)

 Thank you cards are very popular- if you find a cool way to say it, bring it on the shoot with you! (this is also something you can do on your wedding day)
Here is a cool slide show of the balloon couple. Check out the other props they brought to the engagement session!