Planning the wedding your dreams can be overwhelming. You will have to hire vendors, locate the ideal venue and buy the wedding suit and dress. I have observed that the hardest part of it all is getting it all done within budget.
One aspect of your wedding plans you should never leave to chance is your engagement photos. Also known as pre-wedding photos, together-photos, or couple photos, engagement photographs are taken with a professional wedding photographer like me. They are taken some weeks or months before your wedding day.
Engagement photographs are a necessity as they may be used for different things as your wedding approaches.
Here is a breakdown of reasons you should factor in engagement photography in your budget:
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A taste of forever
Wedding preparations can take a toll on your mind, body, and energy. A lot of people struggle to get it all together only wobble into the wedding proper with their charisma up in smokes. Having pre-wedding photographs will help you prepare for the big day.
If you are a camera-shy person or feel you aren't photogenic, this photo session will prepare you the right way. Taking repeated pre-wedding shots will certainly boost your confidence in front of the camera as you would have more time and a chance to make mistakes and correct them.
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A chance to bond with your wedding photographer (ahem, me!)
I have discovered over the years that many intending couples find it easier to express themselves with a familiar face. This alone brings out their confidence and excitement. Hence, taking engagement photographs taken before your wedding will provide the perfect platform to know your photographer better.
Doing this will remove all traces of awkwardness as you build a rapport with your photographer. With a better relationship between both parties, you can be assured of perfect shots! I'll get to know your relationship style, your likes/dislikes. Learning how comfortable your are in front of the camera is so helpful when documenting your wedding day.
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An opportunity to answer questions
Consider your engagement photo shoot as a warm-up exercise where you can try out most things you would on your wedding day. For instance, if you are struggling to imagine what your wedding photos would look like on your day, taking engagement photos will give you a better perspective of things.
I would recommend that your makeup artist and hairstylists are there to give you the ideal look for your wedding. The good thing about this is that you will be at liberty to make corrections where necessary.
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An opportunity to personalize your invitations
If you haven’t decided on which photos to use on your invitation cards, I suggest you use your engagement photos. Doing this will give your invitation a more personal feel. You may also use them for other things like your guestbook and website.
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It’s a chance to see how good your photographer is
You probably got the contact of your engagement photographer from a friend or online and all you have is probably his or her portfolio. Having sessions with your engagement photographer will help you have a feel of their style, work ethic, professionalism, and interpersonal relationship.
It will also allow you to have a first-hand experience of the type of tools they use. You certainly do not want to hire an overrated photographer who would end up making a mess of your big day! Ensure you get someone who is friendly, flexible, and punctual and gets the job done in good time.
It's kind of like dating... Let's see how compatible we are together. You've spent time stalking my online profiles (website, social media), now let's go on a date! An engagement session is the perfect date ;)
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Bring out the cute you!
Engagement photos represent a real reflection of who the couple is. What this means is that the engagement photographs capture the couple in a regular lifestyle. Also, engagement photo shoots allow you to express yourself in creative ways you probably never knew existed. You will have an opportunity to be your real self!
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A chance to create portraits in non-wedding clothing
Your wedding portrait will forever hang on the wall of your home, but you need professional portraits of you both in everyday clothing. Such images can be used in so many ways. Wedding photos will b directly connected to the event but engagement photos have a feel of versatility.
Creating memories for a lifetime
Planning weddings can be challenging if it is your first time. But having engagement photos taken can be a positive. You can use this opportunity to reflect on the memories created with your spouse already while creating new ones.
Weddings are beyond the food, guests, drinks, kisses, and funny jokes, they are about memories. Engagement photos will help you capture memories that would be told many years after. Why not contact me today to help you capture those unique moments! I would love to be your wedding photographer.
About the location:
We braved the below freezing temperatures in Big Cottonwood Canyon for these engagement photos. As a Utah Photographer, I know that winter months have some of the most beautiful mountain locations. This is near Jordan Pines and the trailhead for Donut Falls.
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