Did you recently get Engaged? Congratulations! Now that you’re into the wedding planning process, you might be considering reasons to do an Engagement Session. Do you even need one?
Your engagement is a special time in your life filled with love, excitement, and anticipation for your future together. It’s a time when you’re beginning to plan your wedding and starting a new chapter in your lives as a couple. One way to capture the essence of this special time is through an engagement photography session.
Engagement photography sessions have become increasingly popular among engaged couples, and for good reason. These sessions provide an opportunity to capture the love and excitement of this special time in your life, and create beautiful, lasting memories. Here are my top Reasons to do an Engagement Session.
Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera
For many couples, an engagement photography session is the first time they’ve been professionally photographed together. This can be a bit intimidating, but it’s also a great opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera and build a relationship with me, your photographer. This can help you feel more relaxed and confident on your wedding day, and ensure that you get the best possible photos.
Capture Your Love Story
An engagement photography session allows you to tell your love story through beautiful, meaningful photos. You can choose a location that’s special to you as a couple, incorporate props or outfits that have special meaning, and work with your photographer to capture the essence of your relationship. These photos will be a cherished reminder of this special time in your life for years to come.
Practice Posing and Expressions
Another benefit of an engagement photography session is the opportunity to practice posing and expressions. I will help guide you through different poses and expressions to find what works best for you as a couple. This can help you feel more confident and natural on your wedding day, and ensure that you get the best possible photos.
Create Save-the-Date Cards and Wedding Decor
An engagement photography session is a great opportunity to create save-the-date cards and other wedding decor. You can use your photos to create beautiful, personalized save-the-dates that give guests a glimpse into your love story. You can also incorporate your photos into your wedding decor, such as by creating a photo wall or using them as table numbers.
Showcase Your Personalities
An engagement photography session is a chance to showcase your unique personalities and interests as a couple. You can incorporate hobbies, interests, or even pets into your photos to create a fun, personalized shoot that reflects who you are as a couple.
Connect with Your Photographer
Your engagement photography session is a great opportunity to build a relationship with me. This can help ensure that you feel comfortable and relaxed on your wedding day, and that I, as your photographer understand your vision and style. Plus, it’s always great to work with someone who feels like a friend!
Create Beautiful, Professional-Quality Photos
Perhaps the most obvious benefit of an engagement photography session is the beautiful, professional-quality photos you’ll receive. These photos are a wonderful way to capture this special time in your life, and can be used for everything from social media to framed prints for your home.
Overall, an engagement photography session is a wonderful way to capture the love and excitement of this special time in your life, and create beautiful, lasting memories. Whether you use the photos for save-the-dates, wedding decor, or simply to cherish as a reminder of your love, they are sure to be treasured for years to come. So why not consider scheduling an engagement photography session today? Your future selves will thank you for it.
Join me below for one of my favourite Adventure Engagement Sessions from last summer with Laura and Mark in the beautiful Alberta Foothills!
