When you start planning your wedding, the excitement of your engagement is still so fresh — and one of the questions that often comes up is… are engagement photos really that important?

I truly believe they are.

You’re not just taking photos to post online or include in your save the dates — although those are meaningful to have and make everything feel a little more personal. It’s also about this season of your life. The excitement, the anticipation, and the beginning of something new.

It’s about creating an experience for the two of you — soaking in this time, dreaming about the life you’re building together, and slowing down long enough to actually be in it.

An engagement session isn’t just about the extra images. It’s about being together.
Learning to be comfortable in front of the camera (because let’s be real — it doesn’t always come naturally), and giving yourselves space to slow down, be present, and fully take in this chapter of your story.

I think it’s safe to say most of us feel at least a little awkward in front of the camera — especially at first. And I get it. It’s completely normal to feel that way.

But that’s also what makes engagement sessions so valuable.

They take away those big jitters.
They turn something that feels unfamiliar into something that feels natural.

So when your wedding day comes, you’re not standing there wondering what to do — you’re simply stepping into something that already feels comfortable in front of the camera.

Your engagement session with your wedding photographer also gives us the chance to get to know each other before your big day. It becomes one less thing to feel stressed about.

I get to learn how you interact as a couple, what feels natural to you, and even be aware of any insecurities ahead of time. Because of that, your wedding day feels easier, more relaxed, and more like you. We’re not just meeting for the first time — we already know each other, and I can support you in a way that feels natural and intentional.

Another added perk of doing engagement photos before your wedding? You already have an understanding of how photos flow. You know how we work together, how I guide you, and what posing feels like. This removes extra time and uncertainty on your wedding day, allowing everything to move more smoothly.

Your wedding day is full and busy. Your engagement photos should be the opposite — slow, intentional, and centered on the two of you. It’s time to simply be together, documenting your story and your connection without the distractions of timelines, guests, or expectations.

And these are photos you’ll actually use — not just something that lives on your phone.

You can include them in your save the dates, your guest book, your wedding website, or print them to hang in your home. They become part of your everyday life, not just a moment on Instagram.

Engagement Photo Tips: What to Wear

• Stick with neutrals — this is always my go-to recommendation
• Coordinate, don’t match — mix in texture or subtle patterns
• Choose movement — flowy dresses, layers, jackets, or sweaters
• Dress for your season —
  • Spring: light, bright, and airy
  • Fall: neutral earth tones, layers, and texture

At the end of the day, your engagement session isn’t about perfect photos — it’s about creating space to just be together before everything begins to move quickly.

If you’re wondering why do an engagement session, it’s not just about the photos — it’s about the experience, the connection, and feeling comfortable before your wedding day.

And for someone who values slowing down time, being present, and truly soaking in each moment… your engagement photos become so much more than just photos.

They become your memories.

And to me, that’s something worth having 🤍

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