Sam and Dave’s engagement session took place at Woody’s, their favorite dive bar in the Raleigh, NC area and it’s exactly the kind of editorial, film-inspired wedding photography I love creating. When Sam and Dave told me they wanted to do their engagement session at Woody’s, I didn’t hesitate for a second. Some couples want a botanical garden or a sweeping overlook. Sam and Dave wanted neon signs, a pool table, and the bar in Raleigh NC where half their relationship has already happened.