Why You NEED To Do An Engagement Session

Yes, folks, I said NEED. I don't offer any packages without engagement sessions...because I really believe in them. They are like, vital, ok? So don't even try to talk me out of one... ;)But you probably want to know why. And I don't blame you... so here goes:Most wedding photographers, such as myself, include an engagement session with their wedding packages because engagement sessions play a key role in getting *ultra-fabulous* wedding photos.First, during your engagement sesh you and your photographer get to know each other, and that bond will help you relax in front of the camera. You will also learn how your photographer works, the pace at which they move, and the way they give direction. You will learn how to pose and act natural in front of the camera. Most of clients are surprised at how weird it is at first having a camera shoved in their face, or they get nervous to act lovey-dovey in front of the lens. Can you imagine adding those nerves to wedding day jitters?! Getting comfy in front of the camera, and with your photographer for that matter, is not something you should be dealing with on the biggest day of your life. No way! You should already be super comfy, so you can have fun, enjoy the day, and not stress about the photos. I absolutely love when I feel like I'm good friends with the bride & groom on the wedding day (which wouldn't happen without an e-session) and I definitely can see the difference in the final photos.The second reason you should do an engagement session is more about your photographer. You see, at the engagement session your photographer will also learn things about you-- like if you blink a lot, or how to get you to smile naturally, and what poses and angles flatter you, to name a few. This is really important to me as a photographer to save time at the wedding day. Because of our engagement session, I already have in mind some poses that work well for you, which saves time experimenting and once again is helping to insure some rockin' wedding photos.The third reason, is its just plain fun homies!!! I think its really nice for couples to have some beautiful pictures of themselves that aren't all wedding'd out. It is a great way to document the real you-- who you guys really are as a couple. I love making engagement sessions personal, and always ask my brides & grooms to choose meaningful locations so that the pictures really tell your story! And that's what I do, folks. I tell stories.So here a few pics from one of my favorite engagement sessions ever, just to prove my point.

Now really, can you still sit there and tell me you don't wanna take engagement pics? Really??? Yeah I thought not. ;)

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