Engagement Photos in Loomis
Whether you just got engaged or want to celebrate your love story, these sessions capture the chemistry between you two. Golden hour fields, urban Sacramento backdrops, or wherever your story feels most at home.
Peaceful orchards, rural charm, and foothill light that photographers dream about in historic Loomis.
Starting at $375
Engagement photography in Loomis
Loomis offers couples a range of romantic backdrops, from peaceful orchards, foothill wildflowers, and soft afternoon light through oak canopies to the quieter corners around the Blue Goose Fruit Shed, local orchards, and Loomis Basin trails. Engagement sessions here are about chemistry, not choreography — real laughter, real closeness, and the kind of golden-hour light that makes everything feel cinematic. Angie captures your relationship as it actually is. Sessions run 75-90 minutes, starting at roadside parking near the Blue Goose and trail access points along the Loomis Basin and winding through multiple locations as the light shifts. She uses prompts that feel like conversation, not directions, so you stay focused on each other instead of the camera. The session doubles as a test run for wedding-day photography — you learn how Angie works, she learns your dynamic, and that comfort shows in every future frame. Afterward, the Blue Goose Fruit Shed and local farm stands for a uniquely Loomis pre-session stop make for a great date-night extension.
What is engagement photos?
Engagement photography is a couples portrait session that captures the chemistry and connection between two people during their engagement or relationship milestone. Captured By Angie offers 75-90 minute engagement sessions throughout Sacramento and Northern California, with popular locations including Old Sacramento, Tower Bridge, the American River Parkway, and golden-hour fields in East Sacramento. Sessions are unrushed and focus on natural interaction rather than stiff posing, with gentle prompts that bring out genuine closeness and real laughter. Wardrobe changes are encouraged to mix dressy and casual looks across different backdrops. Deliverables include 50-75 individually edited images with a 2-3 week turnaround, delivered through a private online gallery. Engagement photos double as practice for wedding day photography, helping couples get comfortable in front of the camera. Photographer Angie Shvaya specializes in natural-light portraiture and works exclusively during the golden hour window for warm, cinematic results. Sessions are available year-round, with spring and fall being the most requested seasons.
What's included in your Loomis session
30–45 minutes
20–30 edited images
2–3 weeks
Your favorite Sacramento spot or I'll suggest one
Engagement Photos FAQ
It depends on the vibe you want. Old Sacramento and Tower Bridge are classic for urban, dramatic shots. The Sacramento River at sunset is romantic without trying too hard. For something more natural, I love the fields in East Sacramento and the trails along the American River Parkway. I will help you pick based on what feels right for you two.
Most couples are, especially at first. I give prompts that focus on each other, not the camera — within the first few minutes you forget I am there. By the midpoint the best, most natural shots start happening.
That is one of the main reasons couples book engagement sessions. With a 2-3 week turnaround, you will have your gallery in plenty of time for save-the-dates, wedding websites, and signage. Just let me know your timeline when you book so we can make sure everything lines up.
Not at all. Some couples book these months or even years after getting engaged — or just because they want beautiful photos together. Anniversary sessions, dating milestones, or just a Tuesday — there is no wrong reason to document your relationship.
About photography in Loomis
The Blue Goose Fruit Shed district and surrounding orchards are the most distinctive locations in Loomis — orchard rows create layered depth and dappled light that is impossible to find in more suburban areas. The Loomis Basin trails wind through foothill wildflowers and oak canopies. In spring, fruit tree blossoms add a soft, seasonal backdrop that brings clients from across the Sacramento region specifically for that setting.
Spring is Loomis at its absolute best — February through April brings fruit tree blossoms in the orchards and wildflowers through the foothill fields. The light through orchard canopies is exceptionally soft during this window. Fall adds golden oak tones. Mid-afternoon through golden hour year-round produces that layered, warm orchard light that makes Loomis sessions distinctive.
Loomis is about 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, typically 35–45 minutes via Interstate 80. Angie covers the Loomis Basin and will confirm any applicable travel details when you book a session here.
Booking your engagement session in Loomis
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Currently booking for 2026 & 2027
in Sacramento & Northern California.