Are Engagement Photos Necessary?

One of the first questions a newly engaged couple ask themselves, particularly if budget is a concern, is “Do I need engagement photos?” As a wedding photographer, while I LOVE photographing your wedding day, I truly love photographing engagement sessions! It’s where I get the opportunity to get to know you as a couple! How you interact, your chemistry and learn more about your love story! It’s also the time for you to get to know me. You learn my posing style, my personality and my workflow. I get to also learn your favorite angles as well as any insecurities you may have. So come wedding day I have all the information I need to capture you at your absolute best and we’re not trying to figure those things out on your wedding day. So when I say let’s do the “almost kiss” you know EXACTLY what I mean! So, Engagement Sessions are more than just a chance to take some nice photos. They are also an essential part of the wedding photography process for a number of reasons.

First and foremost, your engagement session allows me to build a rapport with you as a couple. Building a connection with my clients is crucial piece to producing high-quality photographs on your wedding day. When you feel comfortable with me, you’re more likely to be relaxed and natural in front of the camera, resulting in more authentic and emotional photos.

In addition, Engagement Sessions provide a great opportunity for you to get comfortable in front of the camera. For many people, being photographed can be an intimidating experience, but an engagement session can help alleviate those fears. During the session, I will give you direction and tips on how to pose and interact with each other in a way that feels natural and authentic to you. By the end of the session, you will have a much better idea of what to expect on your wedding day.

Another important benefit of Engagement Sessions is that they allow you to use the photos for a variety of purposes. You can use them for your save-the-dates, wedding invitations, or even to display at the wedding reception or any pre-wedding celebrations you may have. By having an Engagement Session, it helps you feel more involved in the photography process and have more control over how your wedding photographs turn out.

Most importantly, engagement sessions are just great FUN! The engagement season in your life is so short compared to forever but it deserves to be celebrated! All of my couples get to have multiple looks and, in some cases, even multiple locations! It’s a chance for you to spend some quality time together and create memories that will last a lifetime. Plus, who doesn’t love dressing up and having their picture taken? Ladies if you’re concerned on how to prepare for your session, I’ve got a great blog here for you to check out! Gentlemen don’t you worry, I’ve got one for you too right here!

Sooo let’s recap, “Why do I need engagement photos?”, because engagement sessions are an essential part of the wedding photography process. They provide a great opportunity for you as a copule to get comfortable in front of the camera, build a rapport with your photographer, and create memories that will last a lifetime! As a wedding photographer, I always encourage my clients to do an engagement session. They are included in ALL of my collections, and I’ve never had a couple regret it! So I’d love for you to be my next couple, so reach out and let’s create some memories together!

Buh Bye for now!

xoxo