One of my favorite types of photography is engagement photography! When I first started as a Raleigh wedding photographer, I tried to do it all. Birthday photography, event photography, family photography. Everything. Then I photographed my first engagement session and fell in love! I love the connection between people, especially two people who are engaged and excited about spending the rest of their lives together! But sometimes we get the question of should we take engagement photos before our wedding? My answer is a huge yes and here’s why straight from a Raleigh wedding photographer!

Some people are naturally amazing in front of the camera. I’m not one of those people. I’m very awkward. For this reason, I believe that taking engagement photos lets you practice before the big day. It gives you a chance to see what poses and angles make you look and feel your best. Plus it gives you a chance to test out your wedding day hair and makeup.

I think that engagement photos are fun! Your wedding day will be amazing and we will capture lots of great portraits of the two of you! But there’s still something fun and sweet about engagement photos before you’re officially married!

If you’re on the fence about whether you should take engagement photos in Raleigh or another city, just say yes and then let’s chat!