Most brides want every moment of their wedding day captured on film whether it’s in the form of photos or video. But what about letting a professional capture those special moments before you say “I do”?
A great way to begin thinking about whether or not engagement photos are right for you is to understand their purpose. Traditionally, couples include an engagement photo or two when they publicize their engagement in their local newspapers. Some couples also create guest sign-in books that feature some of the photos. Lots of couples also design “save the date” cards featuring their engagement photos. To add a more personalized feel to the wedding reception, “picture happy” couples also use their photos to display them throughout their event space.
Another perk of engagement photos is the comfort factor that comes from working with your photographer before the big day.
A local photographer stated, “Having engagement photos done helps you to get to know your photographer and to get to know them if you’re still not sure of whether or not to book them. It also helps you get comfortable with getting your picture taken.” That’s especially true for men, who are often more camera shy than their brides-to-be.
All those great reasons aside, you have to know and respect your wedding budget. If you’re on a tight budget and your photographer doesn’t offer engagement photos as a part of his or her package, you may want to reconsider purchasing engagement photos and instead focus on hiring a photographer who can capture high-quality wedding day photos.
As for what to wear if you do opt to get engagement photos, matching outfits are a “don’t,” but coordinating with your honey on your style is a must. That means deciding ahead of time whether you’re going for a casual or dressier look.
When it comes to choosing that perfect location - beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So choose a location you love.
If you’re stumped, you can also ask your photographer for ideas; they’re eyes are always scouting out great locations and they may know sites you overlooked.
No matter what you decide, the options abound!
Happy Planning!
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