Everyone wants that fairy tale, movie moment at some point in their life. If for some reason you don't want one, you're lying to yourself. A great way to get that wonderful experience is by having an engagement photoshoot. Engagement photos are literally designed to capture and tell YOUR love story. It's your chance to live in the moment, soak up amazing moments with your partner, and just be yourself and have fun.
Your engagement session is over and you have all these amazing photos, but that doesn't mean your enjoyment of your engagement session has to be over. There are so many things you can do with your photos to continue to celebrate your love with your fiance. From being an integral part of celebrating your upcoming wedding, to having a product that you can enjoy for years to come, here are my suggestions for what to do after your engagement session is over.
Something that doesn't get talked about too often, but that is super unique and helpful about engagement sessions, is that engagement photos are your chance to have a trial run of many of the things that will happen on your wedding day! It's a time for you to calm your nerves and to have a practice run so you can feel confident on your big day!
Engagements are filled with so much excitement! You found your person and are eager to start you life together. You spend time planning your wedding and making sure it's everything you've ever dreamed of. You invite your friends and family and they are ready to party and celebrate you! There is so much anticipation, enthusiasm, and happiness that it makes perfect sense to capture that joy in photos so you can remember it for years to come!
The First 10 Steps After You Say "Yes!"
Congratulations! You just said yes to spending your life together with your person! The first step on that journey is a wedding and wedding planning can be extremely overwhelming. Don't worry, here is a list of the first things you should do once you're engaged.
Shopping for a wedding dress is an important part of the wedding planning process. You want to find the perfect dress that is uniquely YOU, but you don't want to spend a crazy amount on your dress (or maybe you are on Say Yes to the Dress and you have thousands of dollars to spare, I don't judge). It's hard to find that perfect dress, but I have found the best place for you to get your dress!
As a photographer, one of my favorite parts of the job is location scouting. I love exploring my community and finding new places to shoot.
A location can set the tone for the shoot. Taking photos in a gorgeous location is an instant mood booster and not only makes your experience more enjoyable, but also creates stunning photos. It's important to find the right location when taking photos. You want to find something that fits the style and personality of the shoot. Not all places look as great in the winter as they would in the fall. As real estate agents would say, it's all about location, location, location!
