06/02/2026
One thing nobody talks about enough?
How much better photos turn out when you genuinely get along with the people you’re photographing.
Elaine and Renzoe’s engagement session at Mint Room Studios felt less like work and more like spending an afternoon with friends. From the moment we started, the conversation flowed, the jokes kept coming, and before long they completely forgot there was a camera in the room.
That comfort changes everything.
You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to be naturally photogenic. You don’t need to practice in the mirror beforehand.
You just need to feel comfortable enough to be yourselves.
The best moments from this session weren’t the perfectly posed ones. They were the laughs between directions, the little looks they gave each other, and the moments where they got lost in their own world for a second.
That’s always what I’m chasing.
The Library Room was the perfect backdrop. Cozy, romantic, and full of character. But what really made these photos was Elaine and Renzoe. Their energy, their connection, and how willing they were to trust the process and have fun with it.
If your biggest fear is feeling awkward in front of the camera, you’re probably exactly the kind of couple I love working with.
Because chances are, ten minutes in, we’ll be laughing about something completely unrelated to photos.
And that’s usually when the magic happens 📸
