Should you do engagement photos?
Should you do engagement photos?
Should you do Engagement photos?
Should you do Engagement photos?
Congrats! You’re engaged! Now it’s time to start wedding planning. There’s a bunch to do like finding a venue, caterer, dress and wedding photographer? You’re here on my page. I’m a wedding photographer in the Atlanta, Georgia area – so I know exactly why I highly prefer to do engagement sessions with each of my clients before their wedding! That’s what I’m here to share with you today. If there’s anything you take away from this, let it be these five reasons to do an engagement session.
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FIVE TIPS WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE AN ENGAGEMENT SESSION
Getting used to the camera
Let’s be honest; we all have our insecurities. After meeting with me, it’ll help calm your nerves and just have fun during the session. During my session, I like to keep it fun and playful. If you have a vision for your engagement session, I’m all for it 1000% because me, as a photographer, want to help capture breathtaking photos for your engagement session that you deserve. Once you have a chance to get used to being photographed and to relax into the process, you'll be amazed at how comfortable and natural you can feel!
A chance at fun before wedding plans take over
Doing an engagement session is a great way to celebrate your love. Show off your goofy personality, making her laugh and smile at the same time. Those moments being in love while having it captured in a relaxed atmosphere. Let’s be honest. Wedding planning isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. Before the wedding plans and responsibilities take over, why not enjoy some time together?
Getting to know your photographer
Finding a wedding photographer you connect with is crucial, as they become an integral part of capturing your special day, ensuring you feel comfortable and relaxed, and ultimately, creating lasting memories. Not only is this the perfect, relaxed environment to get to know each other better, but it can also be an opportunity to ensure you are all on the same page before the big day comes.
Photos for the save-the-dates and wedding decor
Who doesn’t love photos? Your parents do. You do. I do. Sharing engagement photos with friends and family allows everyone to celebrate your love and look forward to your future together, creating lasting memories and heirloom albums that can be enjoyed for years to come. Save the date cards, thank you cards, a wedding website, a guest book ... all of these are important aspects of your wedding planning that will benefit SO much from beautiful engagement photos!
An opportunity to try out styles, hair and makeup
What a great idea to do an engagement session being in lovey dovey and get to dressed up for this fun time. A great tip for this that after the session, go out to dinner or go on a date night and reminisce why you fell in love in the first place. Use the engagement session as a trial run for your wedding day hair and makeup is a great idea! It allows you to experiment with different styles and looks, get to know your hairstylist and makeup artist, and ensure you feel confident and comfortable on your big day.
