Do You Need an Engagement Photo Session?

One of the popular wedding-related trends to come out in recent years is the engagement photo session. It's a more expanded version of the wedding announcement portraits of the past, wherein couples would include just one picture to go with their wedding announcement in the newspaper. Gone are the days when a couple will simply schedule a photo session in a studio to have their formal engagement portrait taken. Today, the engagement photo session is a major production, involving a picturesque location, a number of poses and outfit changes, and even props, should the fancy take the couple.

When you see some wonderful engagement photos out there, no doubt it makes you think that it might be fun to have some taken as well. You start imagining what kind of shots and poses you can do, and if the two of you can dress up or wear some funny hats or glasses, and then even start planning the whole tone of the shoot.

But wait. You suddenly realize that you have a budget to stick to and that an engagement photo session might put a crimp in your funds, making you wonder if you really need an engagement photo shoot or not.

An engagement photo session is not really a must-have, but a good-to-have. Admittedly, an engagement photo session can be an added expense for a couple on a budget. However, there are certain advantages to having an engagement photo shoot.

Are the two of you shy in front of a camera? An engagement shoot will help you feel at ease when interacting with each other in front of a photographer. A lot of people freeze up in front of a camera once the camera is in their faces. The last thing you want to happen is for the two of you to freeze up with forced smiles on your actual wedding day. A photojournalist approach can only take you so far on your wedding day. You will need to pose and smile for the camera at certain times during the day.

In addition, engagement sessions are generally more laid-back than weddings. The day of your wedding will basically be bedlam, with lots of guests milling around and a schedule to follow. An engagement photo shoot can serve as a fun, relaxing day off from planning your wedding for the two of you. It lets you loosen up, have fun and enjoy each other before the madness of wedding planning fully kicks into high gear.

Finally, you can think of this shoot as a way to commemorate and celebrate your engagement and your love. It preserves some wonderful memories and the pictures will be ones that you will be looking at for years down the line. If capturing the time when the two of you are heading down the road to marriage is important to you, then an engagement shoot is definitely something you should consider and would be good to have.

The Perfect Touch Photography is a Miramar, FL based photographer that is all about the love, capturing nothing but the most precious moments--weddings, birthdays, and other special events--and people (even your pets!) in your life. Visit their website to learn more about their services and great packages to suit your needs: THE PERFECT TOUCH, LLC.