Engagement photos have not always been as popular as they are now. Now, we know them as a way to remember the day, make a post for social media, or even to use in designing your wedding invitation. There are so many benefits to having a “practice shoot” before the big day! From camera practice to another photo for the scrapbooks, celebrating your big announcement is a great way to start your wedding story. Still not convinced? Here are a few of the benefits of engagement photos.
Getting Comfortable In Front Of The Camera
Most people’s last experience in front of a professional camera was a high school yearbook photo. Engagement sessions are a great way for you to get used to the process of having your photo taken, especially if you or your partner aren’t experienced with being in front of a camera. They also give you a chance to practice wedding-day poses and ideas ahead of time so that when the big day comes, your photos will look great! Getting in front of the camera before your wedding can also help learn your angles, what kinds of photos you feel comfortable taking, and create a vision for what you looking for in your wedding photos.
Perfect For Features On Your Big Day
You should think of your engagement photos as sort of pre-wedding photos! This is your first debut as a soon-to-be newlywed couple. Because of this, engagement photos can be used as beautiful decor for your actual big day! They can be used on your wedding invitations, personal website, signage, and decor at your tables.
Check out my pervious blog on Incorporating your Engagement Photos into your Wedding Day for more inspiration!
A Milestone Worth Celebrating
The proposal and engagement period are an important next step in your relationship, but they get overshadowed by the big event. Down the line, it is so sweet to look at where your journey began. Engagement photos are a great way to memorialize every aspect of your wedding journey, and sometimes this step is overlooks because of how grand a wedding can be.
Your engagement photos will capture the true feeling of your relationship as engaged couple and showcase your excitement for the future. A photographer will know how to capture an intimate moment that tells the story of who you are as an engaged couple!
One For The Books
If you’re into photo albums or scrapbooks, these are a great addition! If you plan on having a wedding album, it may be an extra special touch to include your engagement photos at the very beginning to monument the start to your journey. This is one of the best benefits of engagement photos.
Plus, these photos can be reused, as it can be a more casual shoot. They can be used as a staple of your wall decor, holiday cards, or just that special Instagram post!
Get To Know Your Photographer!
Everything about your wedding day is unique. That’s why it’s important to connect with the person who is going to capture it all. Creating that relationship with your photographer can create a huge difference in your actual wedding photos. Doing an engagement shoot can allow your photographer to get to know you and your partner. This will help them to capture your personality and relationship in a more intimate way. Little quirks, mannerisms, and other components are what photographers look for in their shots.
There is so much to say about the benefits of engagement photos! It’s important to plan your engagement photos sooner rather than later so they don’t get lost in your big planning. Looking for your wedding photographer? Make sure to give us a call at (843) 957-9269 or check out our Engagement Packages that we offer. We would love to help capture your special day.
