A pre-wedding photoshoot or engagement session (also known as an e-session) has become quite the standard for engaged couples. This is probably the first thing newly engaged couples talk about after getting engaged. It is highly debated whether engagement photos are necessary from a couple’s perspective engagement photos are engagement photos really necessary, and what purpose do they serve, especially if the time between the engagement and wedding is very short?
Engagement photos are almost as important as wedding day photos in my experience as a wedding photographer. My clients’ weddings are more memorable with engagement photos. Here are some reasons why.
Assist Them in Getting Comfortable in Front of a Camera
It is quite unsettling for most people to have their picture taken by a professional, especially if they have never taken their picture before. They feel uncomfortable and awkward and are unsure how to relax, pose, or demonstrate their emotions. Legs tend to stiffen, bodies become rigid, and forced smiles to cause the jaw to lock.
Photographs usually reflect these awkward and uncomfortable feelings. It is possible to eliminate these feelings with an engagement shoot. During the session, clients practice being in front of the camera and getting used to being intimate with their significant other in front of another person.
I was asked to photograph these clients’ weddings, and it was clear that they didn’t feel comfortable being in front of the camera. As a way to get to know me and my style and get to know them, I suggested an engagement photo session. My only directive was that we should be comfortable with each other and spend time together. After our photo session, they had a better sense of my style and direction and a more relaxed setting than the wedding.
For Them to Get to Know You, The Photographer
Engagement sessions are a great way for clients to get comfortable in front of the camera and get to know you as a photographer. The opportunity to get comfortable with your process of directing and photographing people is a great opportunity for all photographers. The average engagement session lasts one to two hours, and sometimes longer, based on the couple and your style, so both parties have plenty of time to interact, socialize, and chat. Getting to know a couple works the same way on the other side of the coin. The relationship dynamics of our clients are often looked at and learned as photographers – how they interact as a couple and what level of comfort they have in front of the camera. Then you’ll be able to know how to capture the best moments and interactions on your wedding day.
Keeping A Record of The Relationship
Photographs of a couple’s wedding capture one of the most important moments of their lives together. Sometimes, however, the stress of planning the perfect wedding and day gets in the way of capturing the true essence of their relationship. Engagement shoots are a great way to showcase the true personality of a couple in a more relaxed and natural environment. It is good for you and your clients to choose a comfortable locationthat reflects their personality. They are shown in a relaxed environment, reflecting their personality as a couple and adding a personal touch to their photos.
Uses Of Engagement Photos
Engagement or pre-wedding pictures are typically used for save-the-date cards, guest sign-in books, wedding websites, or even placed around the reception area as part of the decor. Thus, their wedding guests will have the opportunity to get to know the couple better.
