Why Engagement Sessions and Second Photographers?
Engagement Sessions are really important. They’re not simply to have a fun photo shoot and the result being great photos. I look at engagement sessions as dress rehearsals for the big day. I get the chance to teach posing techniques, see how a couple photographs together and we get the chance to bond before the big day. I find over all people that do engagement sessions have better wedding photos. When your planning your engagement session its important to consider what your going to wear very carefully. I like it when people coordinate their color pallet, dress in the same style and look like their dressed for the same event. In plain English if your planning to wear royal blue, then the other person should dress in a complementary color like royal purple, red… If you going to dress in a sweater for the session then the other person shouldn’t be dressed for the beach. If your planning to wear sophisticated evening outfit then the other person shouldn’t be dressed to go bowling. In addition you want to pick colors that look good on you. As a blond I can’t wear most yellows, oranges and purples. You also want to stay away from clothing that reads anything including branding and logos.
Another thing to consider when planning your wedding is a second photographer. Personally if I were getting married I’d want 3-4 photographers covering my event. Additional photographers provide additional angles of multiple events and over all more coverage. One of my favorite examples is when the brides walking down the aisle, when you have second photographers you get both the front view and the back view. The front shows the brides nervous, over joyed face and the back shows all the guests looking at her. Another great reason to have to photographers is the getting ready portion of the day. While I’m with the bride the second photographer can be with the groom. You get a lot more when you decide to go with additional photographers.