5 Reasons You Should Take Engagement Photos

Should you take engagement photos? If you ask me, I’ll say yes a 1000 times and here’s why.

If you’re hiring a wedding photographer, chances are you like photos and you want to capture your special day...but what happens if you don’t know your photographer. Is the first time you meet them going to be on your wedding day? Most wedding photographers offer a complementary engagement session as a chance for you all to get to know each other.

Engagement photos are a great way to announce your engagement (if you can hold out that long without telling the news). 

Using your engagement photos on your save the date cards are totally on trend. Adding your photograph is particularly helpful when sending out your cards to people who haven’t seen you in years. Also, to your parents friends or people that only know one of you. You are able to set the tone with your save the dates and invitations. 

Taking engagement photos are a great way to express your creativity. Some couples may have a favorite activity that they enjoy and it’s the perfect time to incorporate in your session. 

Lastly, take the photos if you want them. There is nothing wrong with creating memories. I am in love with my photographs and don’t regret taking them. I can’t wait to blow them up and hang them around our home. 

Honestly, there are no real rules to weddings and marriage. It’s truly up to you and your partner. The most important thing is that you don’t lose focus of why you’re celebrating.

I knew I wanted to take formal engagement photos. I love how elegant they are and it gave me a chance to get comfortable with poses that I want for my wedding day. Our photographs were taken by Denise Benson Photography in Charlotte, NC. I wanted a skyline and it was so important that I got it. Needless to say...NAILED IT!!!

I hope you’ve found the little push you needed to take your engagement photos and have fun with them!