Why have a Prenup or Engagement Session? That’s the usual question couple’s ask me or I think what goes through their minds as they plan for their wedding. I believe there’s 3 important reasons:
1. We’re all about Memories
These sessions are a way where a couple can show their love story. It’s a great way to show to your family and friends your personalities and discover your interests and things you love to do as a couple.
pinimageHeidi(my wife) and I love the beach, so we wanted part of our engagement in the beach (photo by Erron Ocampo)
pinimageMaybe you love nature and you can have it in a garden or park setting
pinimageIf you love a particular place or frequent area you go to like this one.
2. Practice makes perfect
It’s a great way to bond with your photographer and get familiar with his or her shooting style. I personally love this time to really get to know my couples and develop a friendship. It helps me in many ways to create a more personal story through the pictures I take.
Also, if you’re type of couple who is not so comfortable with having their pictures taken, this is a great chance to practice. I’ve seen this with some couples of mine and it has worked wonders during wedding day. I sometimes get surprised that they transform into being almost like professional models after I am able help them be at ease in front of the camera.
pinimageJust like in theater, you can have a dress rehearsal, so on the actual wedding day you can be like a pro
pinimageIt’s ok to look silly, dress diffrently and have lots of fun!
3. Use them for your Wedding
There countless way to be creative on how to use your engagement pictures for your wedding. To get some fresh ideas check-out Pinterest, an on-line pin board of images and videos wherein people share their favorite ideas and things. Some common use are: a love story photo and video presentation, guest book albums(where guests can sign dedications for the newly weds) and framed photos at cocktail areas or reception tables, to name a few.
Here’s a sample engagement session you can show on your reception:
How about choosing location for your shoot? Spot.ph has come up with a good guide of places to have your engagement session within the metro.
These locations can serve as venues if you have no ideas in mind but i suggest you also research and try to discover new places to make your engament session different and creative.
