An engagement session is a more relaxed photo shoot. The couple gets photos taken to use for save the date cards, wedding website, or even display at the reception! Another great reason to do an engagement session is getting a preview of how things will actually go on your wedding day. You’ll also get a preview of what it’ll feel like in front of the camera. It goes without saying that you will be spending a lot of time with your photographer on your wedding day. This gives you a chance to get to know your photographer and share with them the vision you want captured for your wedding day!

Timeline

Your engagement session should be scheduled approximately 8 months before your actual wedding date. This usually falls somewhere around 2 months before the Save the Date cards go out. When you schedule, your photographer will tell you how much time they’ll need to edit the images before returning them. If you’re creating save the date cards or just want to use some of the images at the reception, you will have enough time to design everything.

Packages

Typically an engagement session package includes a 2-hour session. Your contract may include unlimited locations, however, bare in mind that you have to account for travel time as well. Try planning for 2 locations that are close to each other so that you can maximize your time. Expect your engagement session package to run around $400 for the 2-hour session. There may be some add-on services you can take advantage of. Check with your photographer to see if they have anything additional that you may be interested in.

Stop back next week for a recap of the great wedding photography tips Megan and Sarah shared with us!