First off, Congratulations on your engagement! It’s such an exciting time and keep in mind that this will only help your wedding day be epic! Now that you’re engaged, what’s the next step!? I remember when I got engaged, even as a wedding photographer, I was like “damn, not really sure where to go from here, lol.” Luckily, my wife is really amazing at planning. This is a question I get a lot from couples that recently got engaged. The engagement session is the PERFECT next step and there are a couple of main reasons why we always recommend having one. But first, What is an engagement session?

Your engagement session is all apart of the Sonacity experience. This will most likely be the first time you get photographed professionally as a couple, you get to document this remarkable part of your relationship with your best friend. Plus, it will most likely be the only time your fiancé says yes to doing this, so take advantage…unless they’re a photographer or model, because then you might have to do it all the time. Haha

Check out these tips as to why an Engagement Session is the perfect next step on the road to your big day!

1) You can be uniquely you as a couple!

This is YOUR personal session to be as you as you want to be. I’ve heard too often “Oh, we should have done something that was more “us.”” This is that chance! We send out a questionnaire to find out a bit more about your relationship. From that and our meet up or phone conversations, we can decide what the best type of engagement session for you. For example, the most requested location is the park, but if you’re not outdoorsy…(please mention that you’re both chefs)…we can absolutely have the session at your home while cooking and make it really fun! How could you not have fun cooking and eating. P.S. I have not done a session like this so, hit me up if you like this idea! Your engagement session is quality time you get to spend with your best friend, enjoy it!

2) This is the perfect opportunity to build a relationship and trust with us, your photographer

Being able to photograph you both as a couple before the wedding builds on this relationship. It especially eases your mind to see that we know what we’re doing. During your session, we are taking mental notes on what angles look good, which side of your face you favorite (fun fact: it’s the side you turn your face to take a selfie…try it!), and ten thousand other things you don’t need to worry about. We’ll do a mix of posed shots along with candids to get a great blend of images for your session and we absolutely help with the posing. During your engagement session, we’ll chat about more than your big day. I believe having open conversations leads to common ground and creating a great partnership. You can always feel free to tell us things you do and do not like.

3) Get used to having a camera in front of your face | Make it easier on wedding day

It’s a weird feeling having someone follow you around all day that isn’t your puppy, I totally get it. Having this session, allows you to get used to this idea. We’re going to be best friends on wedding day! Your own personal paparazzi capturing those special moments and of course those blackmail moments of your friends and family acting a fool on the dance floor during the reception. It can be unsettling having a camera on you at all times, I use a mix of prompts to get real emotions. For example, I’ll ask you both what you love to do together then have one of you whisper in the others the others ear in a sexy accent ;)

4) Photos for your wedding day and your home

Ever After Farms Engagement Photo | Boat in lake photo

Imagine walking into your reception room and seeing your beautiful engagement photos as a guestbook, or framed on the table. It’s ok, you can smile and kiss your fiancé now. It is super cute. You now have photos of you in nice clothing all ready to be framed and hung in your home for you to enjoy every day!

And since you’re already dressed up and feeling good…make it a date night!