Engagement sessions
Engagement photos that still feel like you
An engagement session should not feel like an hour of trying to remember poses from Pinterest. The point is to get photographs of the two of you that actually feel like you.
Why couples book one
Photographs before the wedding, and a chance to get used to the camera
My engagement sessions start from £80 per hour and are available across Buckinghamshire and the wider Home Counties.
They can be useful for a few different reasons. You might want a set of photographs before the wedding. You might want images for invitations or your wedding website. Or you might simply want to get used to being photographed together before the wedding day arrives. If you are nervous in front of a camera, that last one can be especially helpful.
What happens
Direction at the start, then I step back
At the beginning, I will give you enough direction to get comfortable. I might move you into better light, give you a starting point or suggest something simple to do rather than asking you to stand still and smile at me. Once you stop thinking about the camera, I step back more.
I like movement, so we might walk, change position or use the location around us rather than staying in one place. The photographs usually become stronger once you are interacting with each other instead of trying to perform for the camera.
Where
The location does not need to be complicated
Woodland, open space, paths, water or somewhere that actually means something to you can all work. What matters is the light, the space and whether it gives us enough variety without spending the whole session travelling.
I have photographed couples at The Rye in High Wycombe, where the woodland, paths and water give several different looks within a relatively small area.
I also use black and white when it suits the image. Sometimes removing colour makes the expression or movement much stronger. Other times, the colour is part of what makes the photograph, so I keep it. An engagement session is not a rehearsal for your wedding photos. It is simply a useful chance to understand that being photographed does not have to feel as awkward as you think it will.
Questions
Common questions
How much does an engagement photoshoot cost?
Engagement sessions start from £80 per hour.
Do we need to know how to pose?
No. I will give you direction at the start and then let the session become more natural.
Where can we have engagement photos taken?
Sessions can take place across Buckinghamshire and the Home Counties, including outdoor locations such as The Rye in High Wycombe.
Can we use the photos for invitations?
Yes. Many couples use engagement photographs for invitations, wedding websites or simply to keep.
How long is an engagement shoot?
Hourly coverage starts from one hour, and the right length depends on the location and what you want from the session.
Do you shoot engagement photos in black and white?
Yes, when black and white suits the photograph.
More
Other ways to book me
- Wedding photography across Buckinghamshire
- Registry office wedding photography
- Beaconsfield Old Town Registration Office wedding photography
- High Wycombe Register Office wedding photography
- Wedding and couple photography at The Rye, High Wycombe
- Elopement photography across the Home Counties
- Flexible wedding photography from £80 per hour
- Need a wedding photographer at short notice?
Enquire
Check the date
Send the date, the venue if you have one, and roughly the hours you are thinking of. You will get a clear answer by email.