Why Your Engagement Session Is Just as Important as Your Wedding Photos

July 24th, 2025

You’ve said “yes,” the ring is on, and the countdown to the big day has begun. But before you dive headfirst into timelines, florals, and seating charts — let’s talk about something that often gets overlooked: your engagement session.

Most couples think of their engagement photos as a fun little bonus or a chance to get a few cute pictures for the save-the-dates. But honestly? They’re so much more than that.

A Chance to Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera

Your engagement session is like a practice run — a chance to get comfortable being photographed before the whirlwind of your wedding day. Think of it as a dress rehearsal for your portraits: no pressure, no timeline, no audience. It’s just the two of you, hanging out, laughing, and getting used to how it feels to be in front of the lens together.

Building Trust With Your Photographer

Beyond the beautiful photos, your engagement session is about connection. Every couple photographs differently, and every photographer has their own rhythm. During your session, I get to learn what makes you laugh, which poses feel natural, and how you two interact — so that when your wedding day comes, we already feel like a team. You’ll step in front of the camera feeling relaxed, confident, and completely yourselves.

Capturing the Season You’re In

Your engagement photos tell the story of right now — the quiet, exciting season before “I do.” Whether we’re exploring your favorite city streets, wandering through golden fields, or chasing sunset light along the coast, these images capture your love in its most natural form. They’re the kind of photos that feel like you — playful, genuine, and full of anticipation.

A Complete Story of Your Love

Your wedding photos will capture the start of your marriage. Your engagement photos capture the love that got you there. Together, they tell your full story — one that deserves to be remembered in every chapter.