5 Reasons Why We Love Engagement Sessions!

An engagement session (or pre-wedding session) is a photoshoot for you and your fiancé to celebrate your engagement! It takes place before the wedding in a location that is meaningful to you or a location of the photographers choosing.

I offer engagement sessions as part of my full day wedding photography packages, but I think it's also great to be able to book an engagement session without the commitment of booking a wedding photographer, especially for those who would like to experience how it feels to be in front of the camera.

Here are my top 5 reasons why engagement sessions are well worth it!

1. Feeling comfortable in front of the camera

   
   

I understand it can feel a little daunting when thinking of having your photos taken professionally. Trust me I get it! But I'm here to put your mind at ease and believe me, it really isn't as scary as it may seem.

We will become good friends and have you laughing and relaxed in no time, making your photos natural and fun, shaking off any of those camera shy nerves before the big day!

2. Getting to know your photographer

Your photographer will be with you the entire day of your wedding, you'll want to feel comfortable and relaxed in their presence and trust in their ability. An engagement session is a great way to find out how your photographer directs and makes you feel, it is equally as important for us to get to know you and to see how you interact with each other. It gives us the opportunity to talk about the day itself and what is most important to you. All these things will help me capture you as you truly are and deliver you a gallery you will love forever!

3. Seeing how you look in professional photos before your wedding

This is an opportunity to see yourself in professional photos and discuss with your photographer which ones you love the most and what works best for you. It is also an opportunity to see how your hair and makeup will look in photos on the day. Some clients like to book their hair and makeup trials the same day as their engagement session which gives them and their providers a chance to make any alterations.

4. Romantic, creative, fun?- It's up to you!

You have control over the style, location, season and theme of your engagement session. You may want a relaxed woodland walk, or a more adventurous city scape as your backdrop, even a beach visit- because let's be honest, we can make a 2 hour drive to the seaside happen! I like to discuss with my clients first if they'd like to keep things casual or do something grand and fancy. It really is all up to you, however, if you don't have much of an idea then leave it with me, I'll put some ideas and locations your way and we can decide together.

5. Having professional photos to share before, or on your wedding day

You may want to use the images from your pre-wedding session to announce your engagement or to create more personalised save the date cards. Many couples include a photo board to display at the wedding of all their favourite moments together, places travelled etc. and find it's nice to have some professional shots too. You may want to use your images for your guest signing book or other wedding day keepsakes, to include in your wedding album! Or simply frame and display around your home.