Every single couple who comes to me understands the importance of gorgeous wedding photography. You’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time, so it only makes sense that you’ll want high-quality photos to look back on for years to come.
But what about engagement photos? Are they really all they’re hyped up to be?
The short answer? YES!!
There are so many reasons you shouldn’t skip your engagement photo session. Let’s talk about them.
It’s Like a Trial Run for Your Wedding Day
If you’re like most people, you probably aren’t in front of the camera every single day. Being nervous is completely normal!
When you get engagement photos taken, you can work that nervousness out of your system. We can take the time to work out the kinks and get those few silly, stressed smiles out of the way.
Once you see how amazing your photos will turn out, you won’t think twice about getting back in front of the camera for your wedding day!
They Capture Your Love in a Different Way
Simply put, engagement photos capture your love and relationship in a way that wedding photography cannot.
While I love wedding photography, it’s usually very formal. You can’t exactly relax and be playful with your fiancé with your grandma watching.
With an engagement session, the vibe is totally different. We don’t have to worry about getting an entire checklist of photos. There’s no need to capture family photos or pictures of the wedding party. There’s only one star of this show: you and your love story!
The engagement session can be fun and relaxed, sassy and sexy, or elegant and serious – or a mix of them all! However you want to capture this period in your life and tell the story of your love, we can do it! The only goal of an engagement session is to give you gorgeous pictures that will bring you happiness when you look back on them.
You Get to Work with Your Photographer
I work really hard to make all of my couples feel comfortable with me, but like any relationship, the more time we spend together, the more comfortable you’ll be. This makes a big difference when you’re about to spend one of the most important days of your life in front of my camera!
In addition to getting to know me better, you’ll be able to see what it’s like to work with me first-hand. Throughout your engagement session, you’ll get the opportunity to experience my prompts and poses, as well as how I work.
When it's time to put on that big white dress or your best tux, you’ll know exactly what to expect when I pull my camera out. In fact, many of my couples say that by the time we’re together again for their big day, it’s just like spending the day with an old friend!
Your Photographer Gets to Work with You
Just as much as it helps you to feel relaxed with me, doing an engagement session also helps me feel more relaxed working with you. Seeing your love story up close helps me be more cognizant of the little moments between you and your significant other. It increases my odds of capturing that perfect picture of a stolen moment or two.
It also helps me find and capture your angles, which will cut down on the time we spend running through poses and prompts on your wedding day. The more I see you interact with each other, the better I’ll be able to pose you. The better the poses, the better the pictures!
It Makes for Better Wedding Photos
While I strive to give each and every one of my clients an amazing experience, you can sometimes tell the difference between clients I’ve worked with before and those I’m meeting for the first time.
When it’s your first time working with your photographer, feeling nervous is natural. Even the most secure person can be affected by a fear of the unknown, and when you’re nervous, the camera can tell. Your muscles are more tense, natural smiles don’t come as easily, and you feel anxious about getting the “perfect shot.”
The more we work together, the more comfortable you’ll feel. It helps us build a foundation of trust that will help you feel more relaxed, comfortable, and confident in front of my camera. The more comfortable you feel, the easier it is to capture incredible, natural, and beautiful photos during your engagement session and on your wedding day!
It’ll Give You a Memory to Cherish Forever
One thing I’ve noticed is that people put so much emphasis on the wedding day (which is understandable!), but getting engaged is a big milestone, too! Why not celebrate it?
Besides, even though your wedding day is going to be an incredible memory, it’s going to be a memory filled with a lot of your loved ones. With an engagement session, you get to have a few special hours for just you and your significant other. You can get lost in each other’s giggles and sweet kisses while I’m there to capture the moment for you forever.
You Can Incorporate Them Into Your Wedding Day
Engagement sessions are also perfect for announcing your engagement, sending Save the Dates, or incorporating them into your wedding day decor. Many of my couples create gorgeous photo displays for their weddings with the images we capture at their engagement sessions. I love seeing how creative they can get with my work!
Book Your Engagement session & Capture These Memories for a Lifetime
Are you ready to capture the fun and flirty side of your relationship? Whether you’ve already booked your wedding with me or not, it’s never too late to add in an engagement session!
Let’s get to know each other while you and your fiancé spend some time celebrating this huge milestone in your life. You bring the love story. I’ll bring my camera!
Xo ~ Ashlee
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