Engagement Sessions: Are they really necessary?
You’re either newly engaged or have been for a little while and now the next question is to engagement session or not? Let’s talk about it!
I am pro-engagement session. I’ll go into more detail into each reason why I am pro-engagement session below. Before you click off because maybe that isn’t the answer you were looking for, I challenge you to really consider these reasons from a professional photographer like myself. And also there’s a SUPER cute surprise at the end!
Being in front of the camera can in fact increase your comfortability.
Yep! You heard it here first, the more you are in front of the camera the more comfortable you can feel. Now this isn’t the cure all for camera shyness BUT it sure does help. Some couples have never had photos taken professionally and it’s a way different experience than your mom taking photos with her iPhone. Honestly it’s WAY more fun!
2. You will be able to get to know your photographer.
Getting to know your photographer before your wedding day can be such an advantage that most people don’t think about. Think about this, on top of the craziness of a wedding day the photographer shows up and guess what they’re practically a stranger to you. An engagement session gives you the chance to really get to know each other and form a comfortability that cannot usually be built as fast on wedding day. Even though most engagement sessions are only an hour long I always think we’re best friends by the end, maybe that’s a me problem!
3. When is the next time you will have the excuse to get dressed up and have the best time taking photos with each other?
It’s the best excuse to dress up however you like and play fun games all while getting beautiful photos. If you want to wear that fancy dress and get photos in a field of flowers, why not? It’s the perfect time to get those photos you have always dreamed of having. It’s such a great way to express who you are as a couple.
4. These photos can be used for wedding related things, saves-the-dates, Invites, Decor, and more!
You can also check some things off that wedding to-do list by getting beautiful photos you can use for your wedding save-the-dates and invites. You can also use all these photos to decorate at your wedding, maybe even a customized Koozi which is always a favorite.
5. BONUS you can even bring your dog!
Have you always wanted to get photos with your pets because they are practically our children am I right? Well, an engagement session is the perfect time to do that. They may not be able to attend the wedding (if they can I am all for it!) but having them in the engagement photos is a great way to cherish their life which we all know is way too short.
Have I convinced you need an engagement session or did Rye Loaf the corgi convince you ^? Either way let’s chat!