There are so many things to spend your money on when it comes to a wedding.
Splurging on an engagement photo shoot might seem like a “waste” at first.
I mean, you’re going to get a zillion amazing images on your wedding day, that should be enough… right?
There are so many reasons we think it’s important to have an engagement session done – here are just a few!
Top Reasons to Have an Engagement Photo Shoot
Get to Know Your Photographer
Engagement sessions are a great time for everyone to get comfortable with one another. I always strive to create a genuine relationship with my couples! I want to know how he proposed, what makes her special, when he’s using his real smile… I don’t just wanna show up on the day of the wedding and introduce myself. I want to be able to connect with you two lovebirds so that we can create some gorgeous images chock full of genuine emotion!
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It’s like a Test Run
The biggest difference between getting together with your photographer beforehand and simply waiting until the wedding day is that there is no pressure! When it comes to the big day, I want you and your fiancé to be completely comfortable interacting in front of the camera.
None of my clients are professional models… and that’s okay! These sessions allow you to shake any jitters you might have and focus on really helping you showcase your personality.
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Build Your Confidence and Instill Trust
This is a chance for you as the couple to see how I work! How I direct you to pose (because I will be all in your personal space!), how I communicate, etc. This is a great time for you to see exactly how things will go so that on the wedding day, things can run a little smoother. Plus you’ll know what to expect when you receive your wedding photos (gorgeous images, duh!).
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Create Memories
Wedding planning is super stressful. You might still be in the “it’s so much fun” stage, but trust me. Sooner or later you’ll be at the “just let it be over!” stage. Engagement sessions are an awesome way for you two to relax together and have FUN! (because it will be fun) There won’t be any of the pressure you normally feel on the wedding day and you won’t be running around like a chicken with your head cut off.
It’s just you and him.
Loving each other.
I feel like engagement sessions are SUPER important, and I hope that you can see what I mean, they really are necessary! It’s worth your time to invest in yourselves and your photographer, you won’t regret it!
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Love What You See? Want to Have Your Own Session?!
If you’ve finished looking at this post on how awesome your engagement photo shoot could be and are thinking to yourself – I wanna do that too! Awesome!!! We would LOVE to create a custom photo session for you and the ones you love! Feel free to message me by hitting the { CONTACT ME } button or by giving me a call at 757-749-5350. I can’t wait to create some magic for you!
I have to say- I got a little too excited when I saw that my ring made your blog! I agree with this blog so much. I’m so happy Trai and I did our engagement photos with you! I think we both are going to be that much more comfortable in front of your camera for our wedding photos! We are SO READY to take some awesome pictures!!
I know!!! You two were AMAZING and I am super excited to take pictures at the wedding!!!
Also, I had to let you know that I submitted one of your photos to MOCA when they asked for a sample of my work. What can I say? You guys are rockstars!!!
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