You?re engaged, and you want to shout it from the rooftops! And you also want the most beautiful engagement photos of you and your betrothed so that you can capture this exciting time in your lives on film. But how do you find a great wedding photographer" What should you wear to the engagement shoot" And where should you plan to shoot the pictures" Here?s what to know and what to think about when scheduling an engagement photo shoot.
How to Hire an Engagement Photographer
After the question has been popped, you?ll want to get the ball rolling on hiring a photographer. Though some may specialize in engagements, many wedding photographers have a packaged deal that includes engagement photos. This makes sense because you and your wedding photographer will want to have a ?trial run? and a chance to get to know each other before the big day.
When searching for a professional in your area, the best thing to do is to go to their website and take a closer look at their work. You may not know what kind of aesthetic you want for your engagement and wedding photos yet, but looking at multiple pages and Instagram accounts of some local photographers can help you narrow down what you like and what you don?t like.
Once you narrow it down to a couple of choices, ask each one to meet up with you for a consultation over coffee, and discuss rates, what?s included in their packages, and how much any extras like bridal portraits or boudoir photos will be. Many photographers w...