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The Importance of Engagement Photography by DSWfoto

The Importance of Engagement Photography 

Engagement photography has had a major resurgence in recent years. No longer are couples going in to a photography studio for a formal portrait session so that they can get that one picture. That one picture that eventually ends up somewhere in the back of the newspaper, between the Ford dealer advertisement and the daily horoscopes. 

Couples are starting to have fun with their engagement photo session, trying to think of ways to show off who they really are. Portrait studios have been replaced by beaches, football stadiums, theme parks and abandoned factories. A couple can let their imagination soar as they think of ideas. One couple recently gained a lot of attention by recreating the courtship from the Pixar movie Up! While another couple decided to fantasize what their life would be like together in the 540 square foot home in Ikea. 

I’ve always said that engagement sessions make for a great date night. You get to have fun together being celebrities in front of the camera. Intermixed in all of the fun is a sprinkling of love and romance, and it makes for a great time. Many couples celebrate their engagement photo session by going out to a nice meal afterwards. And, why not? You already look your best! Go have fun! 

From a photographer’s perspective, I *LOVE* doing engagement photo sessions. So much so, that I often times include them with, or significantly reduce the cost of them depending on photo package chosen. It’s a great chance to bond with the bride and groom before their wedding day. I also find that photos go so much smoother on their wedding day, because we have all worked with one another. At a recent wedding, I said to the bride, “Can you do that thing that..” and she cut me off and immediately struck the amazing pose that I was looking for. 

From a couple’s perspective, it’s a great way to audition a wedding photographer. I encourage couples to have an engagement session to make sure that the photographer is the right fit for them. Also, unless you are professional models, you probably aren’t comfortable posing in front of a camera, especially as a couple. This gives you a great chance to work together and shake off those cobwebs. Because, the lights will definitely be flashing on your wedding day! 


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