Golden Hour Engagement Session at Newport’s Castle Hill

Andrew + Alana

Castel Hill - Newport, RI

Andrew and Alana’s engagement session at Castle Hill in Newport, Rhode Island, captured the essence of their love against a stunning, sun-soaked backdrop. With the golden rays of the sun lighting up the expansive grounds, the couple’s connection blossomed, framed by the historic architecture and breathtaking views.

As they moved through poses, sharing laughter and tender moments, the beauty of Castle Hill and the gentle sea breeze perfectly complemented their authentic bond. The session beautifully showcased the joy and anticipation of their journey ahead, leaving them with timeless memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Photo Look: MMC 4

Package: The Deluxe +

Nick + Jenna

Coast Guard House Engagement Session

Newport, Rhode Island

Stepping into the historic embrace of the Coast Guard House in Newport, Rhode Island, Nick and Jenna embarked on a journey to immortalize their love in a setting adorned with timeless charm. Nestled within these walls, their engagement session unfolded as a symphony of elegance and affection.

Amidst the ambiance of sophistication, glasses raised in toast and laughter echoing, the photographer captured every cherished moment. Each exchanged glance and tender gesture spoke volumes of the profound bond between Nick and Jenna, framing their love story with the grace of timeless allure.

Within the classic architecture and refined decor of the Coast Guard House, their connection blossomed, becoming the centerpiece of the evening. Every sip of wine became a chapter in their tale, painting a picture of commitment and shared dreams against the backdrop of this iconic location.

The Coast Guard House stood as not just a backdrop but a partner in immortalizing their love story. Its historic significance intertwined with Nick and Jenna's affection, creating an atmosphere that breathed life into their shared promises and aspirations.

Their engagement session transcended mere photographs; it encapsulated the essence of their unity. Amidst the allure of this historic landmark, their love radiated warmth, weaving an elegant narrative that would stand the test of time within the embrace of Newport's enduring beauty.

As the evening wove its magic and the hours whispered away, Nick and Jenna's engagement session at the Coast Guard House became an eloquent expression of enduring love. Their time within these hallowed halls would remain etched in memory, a celebration of love's elegance and the promise of a future illuminated by their unwavering bond.

Photo Look: MMC 3

Package: The Deluxe

3 Tips for Your Engagement Session

Saint Lucy Vincent Beach

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

At Move Mountains Co., we believe that engagement sessions are an integral part of the wedding experience. These sessions allow couples to celebrate their love and capture memories that will last a lifetime. In this resource page, we share some essential tips that will help you make the most of your engagement session.

Tip One: Choose a Recommended Location

Choosing a location is crucial for capturing stunning photos during your engagement session. At Move Mountains Co., we highly recommend using our preapproved locations for best results. Our talented photographers are familiar with these spots around Southern New England and know exactly where to find the perfect lighting and scenery. Choosing a new location can be a bit challenging, and sometimes, it may not yield the best results. Click here to view our recommended locations for your engagement session.

Tip Two: Wear Clothing You Feel Confident and Comfortable In

Your engagement session is all about capturing your love and unique personalities. To help you feel confident and comfortable during your session, we recommend wearing clothing that makes you feel good about yourself. It's essential to choose clothing that reflects your personal style and makes you feel your best. If you're a bit self-conscious, we suggest wearing clothing that won't exacerbate your insecurities.

Tip Three: Dress for the Weather

The weather can be unpredictable, especially in Southern New England. Before your engagement session, check the forecast and dress accordingly. If you're having a beach session in April, wearing a flowy thin dress may not be the best idea as it can be freezing and uncomfortable. Instead, we suggest wearing layers and bringing a jacket or sweater just in case. Being comfortable during your session is essential, so make sure you're dressed for the weather.

We hope these tips will help you prepare for your engagement session and make it a memorable experience. At Move Mountains Co., we are passionate about capturing your love and creating memories that will last a lifetime. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to working with you!

“Our photos are unbelievable, we love them! Thank you so much.”

— Olivia

Waves of Love: A Stunning Celebration in Newport

Tom + Meghan

Regatta Place - Newport, RI

Tom and Meghan’s wedding at Regatta Place in Newport, RI, was a stunning celebration filled with love, joy, and unforgettable moments. The waterfront venue, nestled in the heart of Newport Harbor, provided the perfect backdrop for their special day. Surrounded by family and friends, the couple exchanged vows in a setting that perfectly captured the coastal charm of Rhode Island. The soft sea breeze, elegant décor, and golden hour lighting created a truly magical atmosphere that felt straight out of a dream.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the celebration continued with heartfelt toasts, lively dancing, and an outpouring of love for Tom and Meghan. Every detail of their day reflected their unique style and the deep connection they share. From the emotional ceremony to the joyous reception, this wedding was a perfect reminder of the beauty of true love. Regatta Place set the stage for an incredible event, and Tom and Meghan’s story will surely inspire other couples planning their big day.

Look: MMC1

Package: Deluxe

Venue: Regatta Place
Florist: Studio 539 Florist
Hair/MU: Bella Rose RI
Music: DJ Valentina
Dress: Monique Lhuillier
First Look: The Elms Mansion

Bryan + Tricia

Gurneys | Kings Park

Newport, RI

Today’s blog feature includes Bryan + Tricia! We met up with Bryan + Tricia at King’s Park in Newport, RI and immediately hit it off. Typically for our couples the engagement session is usually the first time they’ve ever had professional photos done but these two clicked instantly and made this engagement session fun and effortless. Congratulations to these two, we can’t wait for your big day!

Look: MMC2

David + Tiffany

Cliff Walk

Newport, RI

We loved doing this photo and video engagement, we met up with David + Tiffany at the 40 Steps in Newport, RI, and explored our way around the rocks on the cliff walk by the water to fully encapsulate the cliff walks. From the breathtaking views on the Cliff Walk in Newport to the moodiness of the cliffs this shoot had it all and not to mention this couple… Let me tell you they absolutely killed this session and we’re up for the adventure and that’s what we love.

Look: MMC2

Rob + Michelle

Forty Steps

Newport, RI

Rob + Michelle’s engagement session took place at the beautiful 40 Steps in Newport, RI. We had such a fun time shooting this adventurous engagement session. All of the surrounding elements definitely played into the stunning images from this shoot. The photos were dramatic and romantic, yet still soft and intimate. Sessions like this one make us excited for our couples’ upcoming weddings.

Look: MMC2

Tim + Olivia

Saint Lucy Vincent Beach

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Tim and Olivia’s engagement session at Martha’s Vineyard was our favorite photo session to date. We loved getting to visit this down to earth couple’s favorite beach with our engagement photography and videography team. We now offer engagement videos for our wedding brides and grooms as the perfect creative element to include in your engagement session. This teaser is easy to share on Instagram and is a beautiful way to remember the days leading up to your wedding. If you’d like to learn more about booking an engagement video session with us, you can reach out to us here:

“Our photos are unbelievable, we love them! Thank you so much.”

— Olivia

Mike + Becky

Castle Hill Inn

Newport, RI

Mike and Becky’s sunny, bright, romantic mansion wedding at Castle Hill Inn in Newport, Rhode Island was filled with so many sweet candid moments that our wedding photography and wedding videography team had so much fun getting to capture. Our wedding photographer and wedding videographer’s photojournalistic approach to the wedding day allowed the wedding team to stick to the background and let the bride and groom really enjoy their day while still capturing all of the heartfelt, beautiful moments in photos and in video. If this laid back photography style fits what you’d like for your wedding photos and wedding film, reach out to us today before our season books up!

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Vendors:

Venue: Castle Hill Inn
Florist: Michelle Jeanne Floral Design
Hair/Makeup: Allison Barbera Beauty
Band: The Sugarbabies
Invitations: Shine Wedding Invitations

“So excited about our wedding photos! We are beyond happy with them.”

— Becky

Danilo + Andrea

Tower Hill Botanical Center

Boylston, MA

This New England wedding couple happens to be good friends of ours, so it was an honor getting to capture their engagement photos (and engagement video!) in preparation for their spring wedding at the Tower Hill Botanical Center in Boylston, Massachusetts. This down to earth bride and groom are full of charisma and pure love for each other, it’s actually contagious! In the winter season their creative wedding venue serves as a lush oasis for plants, and in the summer it’s the perfect romantic spot for a wedding! We had a ton of fun at this winter engagement session and we’re in love with how beautiful their photos and engagement film came out. June 8th can’t come soon enough!

“Our engagement photos came out looking incredible, we love them!”

— Andrea

Tyler + Lauren

Colt State Park

Bristol, Rhode Island

Tyler and Lauren are a down to earth, fun loving couple and our wedding photographers loved getting to photograph their windy March engagement session photos. Their two hour engagement session at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island took full advantage of the early evening light and the diversity of their location. This wedding couple knew that they wanted their Save the Date photos to include some scenic photos by the ocean as well as in the woods, and this portrait session location was the perfect fit to get the best of both worlds. We can’t wait to see them again at their wedding this autumn at Oceancliff!

Chris + Christina

Brenton Point + Fort Adams

Newport, RI

Chris and Christina held an intimate elopement ceremony this past month to celebrate their love and life together, and our wedding photographers had the chance to document it! This adventurous couple set out against the winter wind and even some rain to get some elegant, dramatic portrait photos at Brenton Point State Park and at Fort Adams. After being together for almost six years, Chris and Christina’s romantic story and excitement to elope came to life in their photographs! It was a misty, magical day, and this bride and groom took it by storm!

“These folks were great. They were a pleasure to deal with and were very creative in their approach. They accommodated all of our random photo requests and their own ideas blew us away, and we got our photos back sooner than we expected. I recommend them whole heartedly!”

— Jacob D

Special Thanks To:

Fort Adams Trust

Brenton Point State Park

Sardella's Italian Restaurant

Tom + Hana

Engagement Session

Warren, RI

Sometimes the most magical engagement photos can be taken right in the comfort of your home! It was a snowy winter day when our wedding photographers visited this bride and groom’s cozy home for their casual winter engagement session. This was the perfect option for a photo session in February, since the couple was able to stay warm and still take advantage of the snow on the ground outside. We even got some great photos with their dog included! The next time we’ll see these two is at their fall wedding at the Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, Rhode Island, and our wedding photography team can’t wait!

“We are in love with our photos and haven’t stopped looking at them!! We are even more excited than before for our wedding photos and are so glad we have Move Mountains Co to document one of the most important days of our lives!”

— Hana

The Morning Of

Getting the Best Bride Prep Photos

You wouldn't think it at first, but some of our favorite wedding photos/videos are taken in the morning when the bride is getting ready! It’s the beginning of the day, excitement is in the air, and we don’t want to miss a thing. This is a critical time for your wedding photographers to capture some really important photos that you’ll love to look back on later. In order to make sure that your bride prep looks great, here are a few suggestions that we can offer!

Location

We recommend choosing a space/location that is open, has plenty of natural light and is free of clutter! This will ensure the photographer or videographer has plenty of light and room to work with and will keep your photos looking nice and clean! Try to avoid hotel rooms that are cramped and don't provide much natural lighting. Indoor lighting can be difficult to work with and usually produces orange skin tones, and hotel rooms can also be limiting when trying to find a nice place to shoot details, such as the dress! Often times these rooms have TVs, phones, desks and lamps which can take away from the elegance of the dress and other details that need to be shot.

If you've already scheduled a hotel or are in a smaller/darker space this is totally okay! Here are a few tips for working in this type of space:

• Make sure your hair and make up artists position you by a window (This is important in any scenario, we love natural light!)

• Keep indoor lighting off, it may feel dark but the pictures and video will still come out bright!

• Keep the space clean

Details

Be sure to bring all the details that you want us to photograph or catch on video on the morning of. This may include but is not limited to:

• Shoes

• Dress

• Wood or Custom hanger for the dress (Example)

• Bridesmaid dresses

• Invitations

• Rings (All 3)

• Ring Box (Example) (Another Example!)

• Any jewelry 

• Any card/gift you'll be exchanging with your fiancé

• Your bouquet

Time

Bride prep is such an important part of the day and can sometimes be neglected and undervalued. This is the most relaxed time of the day: you're spending time with your girls, getting pampered, and getting ready to say I do! It’s a great time for your photographer or videographer to warm up and build a rapport with you, your bridesmaids, and your family! But beyond that, shooting details takes time! We ask that you give our team at least an hour (but we recommend more) to style invitations, rings, florals and shoes, and also find the best place to hang your dress!

If we are shooting video and you're planning on exchanging cards on the morning of, please allow your videographer an extra 15 minutes to capture good visuals and audio!

We hope that this is helpful for you as you continue your wedding planning! As always, feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have!

Aaron + Heather

Salve Regina + Forty Steps

Newport, Rhode Island

Engagement session season picks up right as summer wedding season slows down! Aaron and Heather got to meet up with their wedding photographer right before the winter chill rolled in. This happy couple’s adventure began when they met at Salve Regina in Newport, Rhode Island, so it was such an honor to head back to where it all began for their two-hour engagement session. Our top rated wedding photographers loved getting to know the bride and groom while hearing stories and visiting the spots where they first fell in love. Their engagement shoot was the perfect warm up for their wedding photography and videography this upcoming Fall at Gurney’s in Newport. If you’re recently engaged and looking for a wedding photographer or wedding videographer, we’d love to connect!

“My fiancé and I had our engagement photos taken this past fall by Move Mountains Co. and we couldn’t be happier with how they came out! They were amazing to work with and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We were blown away by their attention to detail. Our photographer brought us back to our first location after noticing the lighting from the sunset, which turned out to be some of our favorite pictures. We are so excited to work with the entire Move Mountains Co. team for our wedding next fall!”

— Heather

Tim + Katie

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

We’ve been looking back at our favorite weddings and engagement sessions from previous wedding seasons and we wanted to share a throwback to Tim and Katie’s engagement session at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island! Their love story began with just a high school crush, it was incredible to see how far this New England couple had come. By the time the sun set on the beach at the end of their photo session, this bride and groom was more than ready for their wedding the following summer. If you’ve ever been on the fence about having an engagement session, our photographers always recommend trying it! Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have!

“Absolutely incredible team of photographers and videographers! Our wedding day could not have been captured any more beautifully and we are so thankful to Move Mountains for that. If you are looking for a professional, thoughtful and extremely talented group of people- look no further!”

— Katie

Mike + Mary

Fort Adams

Newport, RI

We initially met Mike and Mary through some mutual friends of ours! When they asked if they could bring their dog to their engagement session, we knew right away that we were going to love them. Our wedding photographers loved getting to explore the historic, rustic interior with this down to earth bride and groom. Fort Adams in Newport, Rhode Island was a special spot for Mike and Mary, as they had many sentimental memories there at the Newport Folk Festival every year. It was an easy photo shoot location to pick for their wedding engagement session, and it resulted in some beautiful, dramatic engagement photos! If you’re getting married in 2020, let’s book your engagement session today!

“Sean is so great at capturing moments, it feels so natural and comfortable. I would recommend him to anyone looking for engagement sessions or weddings!!”

— Maurissa

Jimmie + Kate's Boat Session

Hawthorne Cove

Salem, MA

We’re not gonna lie, our wedding photography and videography team was a little star struck when we first met Boston-based fashion blogger, Prep of Boston! The first time we met Jimmie and Kate was at their favorite spot in Salem, Massachusetts. It was on their boat and by the docks that these two fell in love, and we loved hearing their collection of memories they shared there! It’s always extra meaningful getting to visit different spots that hold sentimental value to our wedding couples for their engagement sessions! Check out their engagement photos and their engagement video below. If you have a special place in mind that you’d like your engagement photos or engagement video taken, we want to hear about it! Contact us here.

Vendors:

Planning: Cristen & Co.
Makeup: Pretty Wife Beauty

“We got married at a residential home in Rhode Island in October 2017 and Move Mountains did an exceptional job capturing the gorgeous weekend. I absolutely love our photos and really enjoyed working with the photographers. Among what I appreciated: their prices were reasonable, they were willing to customize a package that made sense for our wedding needs and the photographers were very responsive to the style of photography we were going for. My only regret is not booking a bit more time with the photographers. Thank you Move Mountains!”

— Arwa

Connor + Amanda

Beavertail State Park

Jamestown, RI

Every time we visit Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island to photograph our engagement sessions with our recently engaged couples, it’s easy to see that it’s magical! Connor and Amanda’s engagement shoot with their wedding photographer was no exception! We had a blast navigating the beach’s rocky terrain with these two! This was the perfect opportunity for this couple to get comfortable in front of the camera while getting to know their photographer some more! We can’t wait to see them again when they say “I Do” at Fort Adams this September!

““My fiancé and I just had our engagement photos done, and could not be happier with how they came out! The pictures are absolutely beautiful.. And our photographer had them totally complete in less than a week. I can’t wait to work with them at our wedding.””

— Sarah H

Jimmie + Kate

Roger Williams Botanical Center

Providence, RI

What better way to kick off the new year than to share some favorite engagement photos from our engagement photo session with fashion blogger, Prep of Boston! Fun fact: this engagement session was also featured on The Newport Bride! Photographing Kate and Jimmie always feels like catching up with old friends! We had the pleasure of shooting this bride and groom’s engagement session at the Roger Williams Botanical Center in Providence, Rhode Island this past fall! We love this down to earth New England couple for their style, taste for adventure, and their natural ease in front of the camera! Our wedding photography and wedding videography team can’t wait to see them again at their wedding this May at Misselwood in Beverly, Massachusetts! If you’re recently engaged and looking for a photographer or videographer for your engagement session or wedding, let us know!

““Sean not only takes creative and thoughtful images, but is also a joy to work with. He makes the subject of his photos shine no matter what their special occasion is, and manages to produce images that are personal and unique to them. Recommend times a million!!””

— Maggie