Nearly every one of my engagement sessions start with a brainstorming session with the couple. If they don't have a particular place they want to have their photos made, we then have to figure out a good location to meet their needs. To figure out the best location, we must first find out about the couples needs or desires. My first question is what kind of photos are you looking for (outdoorsy, rural, grungy)? If we still don't have any ideas, my next question is 'what do you enjoy doing together?'

Carl told me that he and his fiance, Debbie enjoy hiking and exploring new places. When looking at the map of Georgia of good locations near their home, Stone Mountain stood out as being the best location for our shoot. It offers both hiking opportunities as well as iconic Georgia imagery. We met near the bottom of the trail leading up the side of the mountain and explored the space to create some memorable images.