First off 🥳 CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement!! I know you’re knee-deep in wedding planning—balancing color palettes, guest lists, and figuring out if Aunt Edna can sit next to Cousin Joe without another family incident. It’s a lot, right? And amidst all this craziness, you might be wondering, “Do we really need an engagement session?” Spoiler alert: YES, you do!

Let’s dive into why skipping an engagement session would be like eating a PB&J without the jelly—sure, you could, but why would you want to?

Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera

Think of your engagement session as a dress rehearsal for your wedding day. No one likes feeling like a deer in headlights, and trust me, you’ll feel so much more at ease if you’ve had some practice. Plus, you’ll get to know my style and how I work—spoiler: it involves lots of laughs and maybe a few silly prompts to get those genuine smiles!

Capture Your Unique Connection

Your love story is unique—just like the way you look at each other, those inside jokes, and the way you always manage to have fun together. Engagement photos capture this beautiful stage of your relationship in a relaxed setting, giving you images that reflect your true selves.

Engagement Photos: Perfect for Wedding Elements

Engagement photos aren’t just for social media (though they’ll look AMAZING on your Insta grid). Use them in your wedding decor! Think save-the-dates, a custom photo guestbook, or even as part of your reception decor. Guests love seeing these snapshots of your love story!

A Fun Break from Wedding Planning

Let’s be real: wedding planning can be stressful. An engagement session is a perfect excuse to take a break and just enjoy each other’s company. Think of it as a mini date with a photographer tagging along. Choose a location that’s meaningful to you—like your favorite coffee shop, a beautiful park, or even that quirky bookstore you both adore.

Build Trust with Your Photographer

Your wedding day is a big deal, and you’ll want to feel comfortable and trust the person capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments. An engagement session helps build that relationship. By the time your wedding day arrives, we’ll be old friends, and you’ll feel completely at ease in front of the camera.

Create Timeless Memories at your Engagement session

Engagement photos are a beautiful way to remember this exciting time in your life. You’re only engaged once—so why not document it? These photos will be treasured keepsakes, reminding you of the joy and anticipation leading up to your big day.

So, friend, don’t skip the engagement session. It’s more than just photos—it’s an experience that sets the stage for your wedding day, gives you beautiful memories, and helps make the entire process a lot more fun. Let’s chat about how we can capture your unique love story in the perfect setting. I can’t wait to be a part of this exciting journey with you!

Feeling convinced or confused? Drop me a line, we can chat about if an engagement session really is the right move for you & your love. For some couples, despite everything I’ve mentioned, it’s totally okay not to take engagement photos. I’m not here to judge if you just aren’t feeling it either (though I’d definitely recommend you take a beat to really think about it together before you decide!)

Did I mention I love brainstorming creative shoot ideas? Let’s make your engagement session as unique as your love story!

Happy planning, and see you soon! 🌟

P.S. If you’re wondering where I took the photos from this post…