The Ultimate Guide to Stunning Engagement Photography and Boosting Confidence
How an engagement shoot can boost your confidence and stamp out pre wedding nerves! Loads of couples are nervous about their wedding photography experience. One thing I hear all the time is nerves and worries around wedding photography – you might feel like you’re not photogenic, or you’re awkward in front of the camera, or that you’ll feel silly posing for pictures on your wedding day. None of those things need to be true, and you can crush pre wedding photography nerves by having an engagement photo session.
In a nutshell, having an engagement photoshoot, or a pre wedding photoshoot, breaks down any tensions you have about being in front of the camera, and helps you and your photographer get to know one another. You’ll relax more, which will help make your photos look amazing – and you’ll enjoy the day even more if you’re not worrying about the pictures!
Real Engagement Session Stories and Locations
Stunning Spring Engagement Photos In Logan Utah
Sarah and Davis have a love that is EVIDENT within the first moments of meeting them, and taking their spring engagement photos in Logan Utah was such a fun time. The spring blossoms couldn’t have been more perfect. Surrounded by blossomed trees, green grass, and beautiful views made for the perfect evening for spring engagement photos! They are getting married in July and will be sealing the deal at the Logan Utah Temple! Sarah and Davis will also be having their reception at the Eagles Landing Wedding and Event Center.
Encinitas Engagement: Christian and June
This Encinitas engagement session was on fire. The vibe is low key but the energy is high. If you haven’t been to Encinitas, it’s San Diego’s version of Venice Beach with less roller skates. It still has a good mix of hipster restaurants and coffee shops and quirky shops. After being followed by two teenage selfie queens, we headed down to the beach to watch the sunset. We finished the night at La Paloma Theatre, which is where June and Christian grew up and where they fell in love.
Summer Engagement at a Country Home
Sam & Emily’s summer engagement session took place at Sams family’s country home. The 75 acre grounds are truly a photo location dream! There is rustic barns, a pound, woods, rows and rows of trees, corn fields, beautiful fences, an air strip and a shed full of toys galore. Seeing someone take off on an evening flight right over our heads during an engagement session was certainly a first!
Summary of Engagement Locations
- Logan, Utah: Features blossomed trees, green grass, and the Logan Utah Temple.
- Encinitas, California: Known for murals in the alleyways, beach sunsets, and the La Paloma Theatre.
- Private Country Home: Offers 75 acres of rustic barns, woods, corn fields, and an air strip.
Expert Tips for Your Engagement Session
Engagement sessions are such a fun & relaxed way for couples to get comfortable in front of the camera. The sessions are very much a collaborative process. If you book an engagement photoshoot – and please do, if you can! – do ask your photographer for advice about anything you’re not sure of, from locations to what to bring – if you’d like advice, even what to wear! Styling an engagement session somewhat helps create stronger images.
Capturing these moments leading up to the wedding day is SO important. You are only engaged once, and engagement photos help you remember what this stage of life felt like. The giddiness, the excitement, and maybe a bit of nervousness – but also peace knowing everything will work out as long as you have your best friend by your side. If there is a place that is important to your relationship do not hesitate to incorporate it in your engagement session. You can even use the photos for wedding invitations (e-invites) and also for decoration purposes.