Why You Need an Engagement Session Before Your Wedding Day

(From Your Photographer, Cheerleader, and Biggest Supporter!)


Let's talk about one of my favorite parts of the wedding journey: your engagement session!


Wedding planning is full of to-dos, and you might be wondering if an engagement session is really necessary. As a Vancouver photographer who's captured countless love stories, I can tell you with complete confidence, an engagement session is so worth it! Here are some of favourite reasons why:


You'll Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera


Being in front of the camera can feel awkward at first, and that's totally normal! Engagement sessions give you a chance to get used to the camera and get to know me as your photographer. You'll learn how I prompt and pose, and by the time we are celebrating your wedding day, you'll feel much more relaxed and confident.


It's Like a Fun Date (With a Bonus Third Wheel)


Think of it as a reason to get dressed up, go somewhere beautiful, and spend quality time together! Whether we are exploring the beach at golden hour or wandering through the forest, my goal is to make you feel like yourselves. I'll guide you with natural prompts, but I'll also step back to let those candid, in between moments happen to capture photos that feel like you.


You'll Build Trust and Feel Comfortable With Your Photographer


Your wedding day is full of intimate, emotional, once in a lifetime moments. Having someone you trust and feel comfortable with behind the lens makes all the difference. Your engagement session if where we start building that connection - so by the time the big day arrives, I'm not just your photographer, I'm a friendly face who knows what makes you both light up.

A woman kisses her fiance on the cheek and wraps him in a big hug during their engagement photo session.
A couple lean down and kiss their goldendoodle during their engagement photo session in Fort Langley.

You Get Gorgeous, Everyday-Love Photos


Wedding photos are magical. But engagement photos? They're the cozy, real life kind of magic. No timelines, no dresses to bustle, just the two of you in your element. Engagement photos are perfect for save the dates, your wedding website, guest books, slideshows, or just framed on your wall to remind you of this beautiful season.


A Low Pressure, High Reward Experience


There's no rush, no expectations and no pressure. We can schedule for the perfect light, choose a location that is meaningful, and really take our time. It's your chance to simply be together without the wedding day whirlwind and that makes for some of the most heartfelt, genuine photos.

A man and a woman hold hands and walk together by the giant spinning chandelier, underneath the Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver.
A man kisses his fiancee on the cheek during their engagement session in a pacific northwest forest.
A woman wraps her arms around her fiance's neck and lovingly plays with his hair.
A couple hold hands and walk together with their dog in front of the Fort Langley Community Hall.
With the stunning mountains in the background, a woman wraps her arms around her fiance's neck and shows off her beautiful engagement ring.
A man and a woman sit on the porch of the historic Stewart Farm in Surrey, BC.
A couple cuddle up together on the couch and smile at the camera as their celebrate their engagement.
In the beautiful golden sunlight of a pacific northwest forest, a couple embrace for a kiss during their engagement photo session.
Holding hands and walking together over a wooden bridge in the forest, a couple smiles and laughs.
A close up photo of a couple embracing and holding hands to show a beautiful moss agate engagement ring.
A detail photo of a diamond engagement ring nestled in the center of a bright pink flower.
Set in the mountains of Pitt Lake, on a beautiful sunny day, a man wraps his arms lovingly around his fiancee and pulls her in for a hug.
On the snowy dock of Whonnock Lake, with the frozen lake in the background, a couple embraces each other for a cozy kiss.
A couple includes their two dogs in their engagement session in Vancouver. A sunny day on the beach with the Burrard Street bridge behind.

An engagement session is more that just beautiful photos; it's an experience that sets the tone for your wedding photography journey. It helps us connect, calms your camera nerves, and captures your love story in a way that feels relaxed and real. So if you're unsure, consider this your sign - do the engagement session! I promise, you will be so happy you did!


If you're planning your wedding and want to chat about booking your engagement session in the Vancouver area, Lower Mainland, or Fraser Valley, please reach out! I'd love to hear your story and dream up something beautiful together!