ENGAGEMENT & COUPLE’S PHOTOGRAPHY
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Engagement and couple’s photography is a love story photoshoot, where Ivan uses his years of fashion photography to capture stunning engagement photos that truly tell your story.
WHAT SETS US APART?
To us, an engagement shoot is not a pre-wedding shoot. It’s your chance to focus on the two of you with no one around, with no distractions. It’s a time to document your relationship and love in the most vibrant, dynamic, intimate way.
A picture is worth a thousand words! Just scroll down to see some of our work and start thinking about your perfect couples shoot. Let’s work together on a concept that fits your vision!
Our favorite client comment about an engagement shoot with us is:
“IF WE HADN’T FOUND MIND ON PHOTOGRAPHY, WE WOULD HAVE SKIPPED THE ENGAGEMENT SHOOT ENTIRELY!”
It is really hard to select a reasonable amount of pictures to represent in our portfolio, out of all the shoots that we have done in the last years. We tried our best to narrow down the selection in the gallery below. Anyway, FIND A FOX (A REAL FOX!) on one of the pictures below and let us know and we will give something in exchange!
How Do We Do It?
Each love story is different: Ivan’s fifteen-year-old son Max and his girlfriend Grace wanted to mark the second anniversary of their relationship by recreating the iconic winter scene from the 1970 movie Love Story, while June and David wanted to do a couples shoot to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Lydia and Filipe went to the skate park for their shoot, while Alice and Ilya took advantage of the idyllic setting of Central Park in New York.
Reach out, and let’s create magic!
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Here Are Just A Few Glowing Reviews From Our Clients:
Ivan was such a pleasure to work with! My fiancé and I are not used to be in front of a camera, but Ivan made us feel so comfortable that we naturally got into the groove of things. He was also very accommodating and understanding, as I requested to move the initial photoshoot date due to inclement weather. He was so easy to work with and also to get in touch! He is definitely a photographer who thinks outside the box and aims to be more artistic than cliché and common. Would definitely recommend to those who are especially shy in front of the camera, because Ivan gave the perfect amount of guidance and direction without being too bossy and controlling. 10/10!
I had the pleasure of working with this amazing photographer! He already had great ideas set in mind that he wanted to do for the shoot. I did an engagement style shoot with my partner and they never shot pictures before so they were extremely nervous. However, with the ideas in mind that Ivan had, my partner was able to execute everything needed flawlessly. We had such an amazing time, and we received so many photos! I loved them so much. I would definitely work with him again as I’ve never had a photographer really know a direction they wanted and then know exactly how to tell and show individuals what was needed but he did! I wish I could give more stars ⭐️ ✨
My partner and I chose Ivan for our engagement photoshoot after going through several websites and portfolios – we really liked his style and finish. There was some back and forth in arranging the shoot, and despite a major thunderstorm which caused power outages, Ivan came to shoot the next day – greatly appreciate his commitment. We thoroughly enjoyed the shoot process, neither of us have done something like this before so we were worried it would be awkward – but he made us feel so comfortable and happy during the shoot, it really reaffirmed how much love my partner and I have for each other. We absolutely LOVED the pictures and our friends and family had so much praise for them – the colours, the editing, the location, the angles – everything turned out so beautiful. He captured us in such a natural way. So many of our friends commented that we were captured as our true selves and I couldn't agree more. Some of the photos looked like they were straight out of a movie thanks to Ivan's magic. The spots he chose were very picturesque as well. I truly got emotional seeing the end result, thank you Ivan for capturing our love in such a special way!
Ivan photographed an engagement shoot for my fiance and myself and he was great! Super personable and guided us throughout the entire process. He suggested great locations around MIT and the Esplanade and really encouraged us to step outside our comfort zones to get fun and unique poses. He also really took our wants into consideration to include some more traditional engagement photos to please the parents. It was a pleasure to spend a few hours with him and really let him lead the way with his creativity. Would highly recommend working with Ivan!
I came across Ivan's work on Instagram and started to like his photography style. When my fiancé and I decided to have some memories of Boston on pictures, we contacted Ivan. It's a pleasure working with him, not just because he is very professional and creative as a photographer, but also due to his pleasant personality. More important, he is able to bring that part of personality into the final products of his work, and represent us in a natural, goofy, and fun way. If you like this style, Ivan is the right photographer to go.
Ivan made my finance and I feel so comfortable in front of the camera! He gave us directions and encouraged us to be ourselves and have FUN which resulted in amazing photos!
I couldn't recommend Ivan enough. He was wonderful to work with, made us feel so comfortable and really nailed the exact look I was going for. The end results are absolutely phenomenal. Do yourself a favour and book yourself in for a shoot now!!
Galleries:
Take a look at our recent galleries to find your inspiration!
Frequently Asked Questions:
In today’s world, when you hire a photographer, you are hiring an artist, not someone who snaps a few photos, runs them through an editing program, and sends you a “viewing gallery,” leaving you to spend hours sifting through images to select the best ones.
An engagement shoot isn’t just a photoshoot — it’s a curated experience designed to create artfully crafted images you will treasure.
After your engagement session, I review all the photographs (typically around 200 images), carefully select the best, and then individually edit each one to ensure every photograph reflects you at your best.
As the final product, you’ll receive a complete gallery of fully edited, high-resolution, print-ready images — delivered via a secure digital download. The final images will be watermark-free and ready for printing. I’ll also guide you in selecting the best ways to print and display your images,
This is a fully inclusive, boutique-level service, allowing you to simply enjoy the experience and the final result.
Absolutely! Photographing surprise proposals is one of my favorite parts of this work! I would love to help you plan all the details, from helping you select the best location, to managing the timing and the best lighting. All you have to do is focus on the big question and I will handle the rest!
Of course, every proposal session includes a couples’ portrait session!
As in all other portrait photography, I tell my clients: be yourself and have fun!
Don’t worry about being comfortable in front of the camera or not, once again, making you comfortable and letting you forget that you “hate having your picture taken” is actually my job!
If you like, before the shoot, we’ll chat about your style, favorite spots, and any ideas you want to try. Pick outfits that make you feel comfortable, confident and relaxed.
Absolutely! Actually I encourage couples to change outfits and, if time allows, I love to move around to several locations, as this adds variety to your photos and helps capture different moods and styles—all in a single session.
The short answer: every season is great, so think outside the box, find your own perfect time for a shoot and offer its own atmosphere and visual poetry!
Spring says renewal! It’s filled with soft light, blooming flowers and makes you think of the dreamy romantic backdrop, straight out of The Great Gatsby.
By definition summer is long days and longer golden hours, a dream for any photographer. Summer says, breath and a warm, glowing light! Think elegance, and effortless sophistication, reminiscent of The Talented Mr. Ripley.
Good thing we are in the center of the world, for the rich, warm tones offered by New England foliage. The vibrant colors feel like a Ralph Lauren campaign, luxurious, and romantic.
Winter often gets overlooked, but it is magic. Picture the cinematic beauty of A Love Story — soft snow falling, cozy textures, and a couple in love, playing in the snow! What can be better than the quiet elegance of winter creates a refined, almost ethereal atmosphere.
Whatever the season, we’ll design your session to reflect your style, your story, and the mood you want to capture.
The ideal light depends on the location of the shoot and the atmosphere you want to create.
An urban setting offers more flexibility. The city architecture provides beautiful pockets of shade and diffused light, even on the sunniest days, allowing for elegant, editorial-style portraits throughout most of the day.
For an outside shoot, beached, open fields, gardens, late afternoon, closest to the sunset (the golden hour) offers the most flattering light. This soft, golden hour creates warmth and depth.
Midday light is harsher as it is more direct, but don’t worry, with careful positioning we can make a midday sessions work!
Some of our favorite spots include:
Looking for ideas? Check out these blog posts with some of our top picks for engagement photo locations in Boston and Cape Cod engagement shoot ideas.
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