Why is engagement photography important? - Nóri & Gauthier
There are so many reasons to mention, but to highlight just a few: it gives you the opportunity to capture this special, loving, magical time when you’re still preparing, waiting for the Big Day. These photos aim to show those happy, carefree, butterfly-in-the-stomach feelings that will give you strength even in tough times—they remind you why you fell in love in the first place. In a word, you’re not just getting pictures, but also an experience.
From a more practical perspective: the engagement shoot is the best rehearsal for the Big Day. You get to know your photographer and their style of directing—so on your wedding day, we meet again as familiar faces, almost like friends. This is especially important, as the photographer/videographer will be physically the closest to you during the most intimate moments, and while unnoticed, will be all around you.
On the other hand, the photos you receive can be great for multiple uses: for a ‘save the date’ post, wedding invitations, later on in wedding decor, or even on your wedding website. You can make the platforms personal and elegant with cohesive, high-quality images.
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It’s important to consciously choose the location—ideally, pick a place that means something to you, that you have a personal connection with. Perhaps you had dates there before, or it’s significant to your relationship.
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Think through your outfits and appearance—make sure it reflects your personalities.
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And most importantly: choose a photographer who you like, someone you feel you can trust, because feeling comfortable in their presence is key to capturing memorable photos.
“Our engagement photoshooting was one of a kind with Dóri and Dani. They helped us feel comfortable and on ease front of the camera. Their creative pose ideas, dynamic set-ups, made us forget that we are on a photoshooting, so we could truly be our real selves. Their talent and skill in capturing the essence of our relationship were evident throughout the entire session. The way they used the given surroundings and played with light and shadows to create captivating and romantic moments, was just impressive and professional. We also have enjoyed spending time and creating these precious moment together with them.”
If you’d like me to capture your wedding in photos, I will definitely talk about the value of engagement photography and suggest that we create something lasting before the Big Day 🙂 I offer a special package for engagement shoots, and I provide a discount for all couples who have signed a wedding contract with me.
Message me, let’s get to know each other and chat—I can’t wait to tell your story through my visual approach.