8 Reasons to Book an Engagement Session Before Your Wedding
An engagement session isn’t just about getting beautiful photos—it’s a chance to connect with your photographer, get comfortable in front of the camera, and create memories before your big day. If you’re wondering whether an engagement session is worth it, here are 8 reasons why you should absolutely book one before your wedding!
1. Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera
Most couples don’t have professional photography experience before their wedding day. An engagement session allows you to ease into the process, helping you feel more relaxed, natural, and confident when the big day arrives.
2. Build a Connection with Your Photographer
Your wedding photographer will be with you for one of the most important days of your life. An engagement session is the perfect way to build trust and familiarity so that on your wedding day, everything feels effortless and natural.
3. Capture This Special Season of Your Life
Your engagement is a unique chapter in your love story. Having professional photos during this time allows you to freeze these fleeting moments and look back on them for years to come.
4. Use the Photos for Wedding Details
Engagement photos aren’t just for social media! You can use them for:
Save-the-dates & invitations
Wedding websites
Guest books & reception decor
Personalized gifts for family
5. Experience a Natural and Relaxed Session
Every couple has a unique dynamic, and an engagement session allows you to be yourselves in front of the camera without the pressure of a wedding timeline. It’s a chance to capture your natural interactions, whether that’s laughter, quiet moments, or the way you naturally gravitate toward each other.
6. Have Fun & Celebrate Your Love
An engagement session isn’t just about the photos, it’s about the experience! Whether you choose a scenic outdoor setting, a cozy in-home session, or a place meaningful to you, it’s a fun way to celebrate your love story before the wedding chaos kicks in.
7. Test Out Hair, Makeup, & Outfits
Many couples use their engagement session as a trial run for wedding hair and makeup. It’s also a chance to see how certain outfits photograph, helping you make style decisions before the big day.
8. More Photos to Cherish
Your wedding photos will be incredible, but they’ll be focused on the big day itself. Engagement photos add variety to your collection, allowing you to have beautiful, everyday moments captured professionally.
Final Thoughts
An engagement session is more than just a photo shoot, it’s a way to connect, celebrate, and prepare for your wedding day with confidence. Whether you’re camera-shy or love being in front of the lens, this session is a priceless experience that makes your wedding journey even more special.
Thinking about booking an engagement session? Let’s create something beautiful together!
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Catchfly Photography is a traditional wedding and adventurous elopement photographer based in Highland, MI. Julie Believes in the little details and in between moments. Nature completely inspires Julie and she incorporates nature into almost every photo she takes. Julie travels to photograph traditional weddings and intimate elopements in Michigan’s Upper + Lower Peninsula and Colorado.
