What are engagement photos good for?

Engagement photos are so fun for couples! Not only are you going to have a great time, you'll also get to know your photographer, have art to use for wedding planning, and spend some quality time with your person!

We always recommend researching your photographer before making your choice, but I think the biggest element to this should be their shooting style. This sets the tone for the whole shoot and can massively effect your final images.

Are you someone who likes lots of direction? Would you prefer movement or still-frame posing? Or are you most comfortable just going with the flow? Whatever your preference, its important to find a good match in a photographer. And if you can't find any information on their style, feel free to ask!

As for engagement photos, this is a great chance to feel things out with your photographer - make sure their shooting style is a good fit, that you love their photos, and start getting to know each other. You wouldn't invite a strange to your wedding, right? Same goes for your photographer! You'll be spending a lot of time together on wedding day, so this is the perfect opportunity to start getting comfortable with each other.

.Having high quality, professional images of you as a couple can also be a really nice thing to have for your wedding planning journey.

Invitations are a big deal. Even if you decide to DIY the invitations, you'll still be investing time and money into design and materials. This will be your guest's first impression of your wedding, and you'll definitely want great pictures to use on your invites. They also make a great addition to flat lays and detail shots in your wedding album, so it's worth it to do them right.

I shot a wedding for a couple once who used their engagement photos as table decorations. It was a really unique, creative and inexpensive way to add a personal touch to their reception. There are loads of different ways to incorporate engagement photos into your wedding day, and if it's something you might be interested in, you'll definitely want to make sure they're done right.

Finally, my favorite reason to schedule an engagement session is purely just to have a little fun, and spend some much needed quality time with your fiance.

We've all been guilty at one time or another of getting caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, and forgetting to stop and smell the roses. Your engagement is such a special time in your journey and it goes by so quickly, especially when your busy planning a wedding! Scheduling an engagement session is a great way to set aside time to enjoy the moment. You get an entire hour set aside to celebrate your person, and enjoy being engaged. Make a day of it, and plan to go out for a nice dinner after. You're only going to be engaged once, after all. Might as well celebrate!

Regardless of where you're at in your wedding planning journey, it's not too late to schedule a session. The excitement and love you're feeling in your engagement deserves to be captured. Don't skip out on the engagement photos. You deserve it! 🥰