Why Every Couple Should Book an Engagement Session

 
 
 

Why Engagement Sessions Are So Valuable

Getting engaged is one of the most exciting seasons of your life. You’ve said “yes,” popped some champagne, and now you’re diving into wedding planning. But in between choosing venues, sorting guest lists, and finding the perfect dress, there’s one experience couples often overlook. The engagement session.

As an Albury photographer, I truly believe engagement photos are one of the funnest parts of the wedding journey. They capture your love in the lead up to your wedding, give you a chance to connect with your photographer, and create keepsakes that are just as meaningful as your wedding photos.

The best part? In my wedding photography packages, a mini engagement session is already included. That means you don’t have to add it as an extra. It’s all part of the experience.

Here’s why every couple should make the most of it.

Bride looking back at groom at sunset

Photo credit: Yours truly Blissful Love Photography

Get Comfortable in Front of the Camera

Most couples tell me the same thing before their session: “We’re a bit awkward in photos.” You’re not alone! Almost every couple feels that way, especially if you’ve never had professional photos taken before.

That’s exactly why an engagement shoot is so valuable. It’s the perfect chance to warm up, try out natural poses, and get used to having me (your Albury Wodonga photographer) behind the camera. I’ll guide you with fun, easy prompts so you can focus on each other instead of the lens.

By the time your wedding day comes around, you’ll feel confident, relaxed, and ready to enjoy every moment. And since the session is already included in my wedding photography packages, it’s like a built-in rehearsal for your wedding portraits.

Couple walking hand in hand at sunset along road

Photo credit: Yours truly Blissful Love Photography

Build a Relationship With Your Photographer Before the Big Day

  • Your wedding photographer is there for some of the most intimate and emotional parts of your day. From getting ready to your first kiss as a married couple. That’s why it’s so important to feel comfortable with them.

  • An engagement session is our chance to connect, laugh, and build trust before the wedding. I’ll get to know your personalities, what makes you laugh, and how you interact with each other. You’ll also see how I work, so there are no surprises when the wedding day arrives.

  • Because it’s included in my wedding photography packages, you don’t even have to think twice about whether it’s worth it. It’s already built into your wedding photography experience.

Boy and girl noses touching as they hug at sunset

Photo credit: Yours truly Blissful Love Photography

Use Your Photos for Save-the-Dates, Invitations, or Your Wedding Website

Engagement photos aren’t just beautiful. They’re practical too. Couples often use their engagement session images for:

  • Save-the-date cards

  • Wedding invitations

  • Guest book designs

  • Wedding websites

  • Social media announcements

  • Décor at the reception

As your Albury engagement photographer, I’ll deliver a gallery perfect for both printing and sharing online. Many couples love that their engagement photos make their wedding stationery and websites feel extra personal.

Since the engagement session is already included in my wedding packages, you don’t have to worry about booking an extra shoot just to get these images. They’re part of the journey.

A couple walking hand in hand with dogs

Photo credit: Yours truly Blissful Love Photography

Flexibility With Locations That Have Meaning

Wedding days can be a little tight on time, which means your portrait locations are often limited to what’s nearby. An engagement session, however, is completely flexible. We can choose locations that feel special to you as a couple. Whether that’s Waterworks by the river, Kookaburra point at Lake Hume, Huon Hill or Eastern Hill, or even the café where you had your first date.

As a Wodonga photographer, I love working with couples to pick meaningful locations that showcase their personalities. The result? Engagement photos that feel authentic and deeply personal. Not just beautiful, but connected to your story.

Couple laughing at sunset amongst trees

Photo credit: Yours truly Blissful Love Photography

A Chance to Trial Hair, Makeup, and Outfits

Think of your engagement session as the perfect wedding warm-up. Many couples use it as an opportunity to test out their hair and makeup before the big day. You’ll get to see how it photographs, giving you confidence in your final look.

It’s also the perfect excuse to try out outfit styles. Some couples go casual, others dress up – and some even do a mix of both. Either way, you’ll get a feel for what makes you feel your best in front of the camera.

Real Couple Example: Albury Engagement Session

One of my favourite sessions was with Chloe and Caleb. Their engagement session took place at golden hour at Allan’s Flat reserve.

At first, they felt a little nervous, but within minutes they were laughing and completely themselves. The photos captured their joy, their connection, and their story.

When the wedding came, Chloe & Caleb were totally at ease in front of the camera. They told me afterward that the engagement session made them feel so much more confident and relaxed.

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Final Thoughts: Why It’s Worthwhile

Engagement sessions aren’t just another “nice-to-have”, they’re an important part of the wedding photography experience. They help you feel natural in front of the camera, allow us to build a relationship before the big day, and give you beautiful photos you’ll use again and again.

As an Albury couple photographer, I can’t recommend them enough. Which is exactly why I include them in my wedding packages.

It’s more than just photos. It’s a fun, relaxed experience that celebrates this exciting season of your life and sets you up for the most incredible wedding day photos.

Book Your Engagement Session With Blissful Love Photography

If you’ve just said “yes” and are planning your wedding, now is the perfect time to book. With my wedding photography packages, your engagement session is already included. So there’s no extra cost to capture this incredible chapter.

Get in touch today to enquire about your wedding photography and lock in your engagement session. Let’s create beautiful, meaningful engagement photos in Albury that you’ll treasure forever.

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