Are Engagement Sessions Outdated?

In the ever-evolving world of wedding traditions, one question lingers in the mind of couples after they get engaged. Are engagement sessions outdated?

Let’s embark on a journey to discover whether the pre-wedding photoshoots are still a must-have or if they’ve taken a back seat in the wedding scene.

Engagement Sessions Have Evolved

Engagement session used to be looked at as a formal photoshoot, with stiff and mannequin like poses that have no life to them.

But things have changed…

Nowadays, couples are more interested in photos that spark love and enjoyment when they see them. Forced smiles are outdated, but real emotions are not. Todays couple crave authenticity and candid moments that reflect a unique love story.

The recent shift in a more documentary style photography has brought engagement sessions back into the spotlight over the last few years.

Personalization is Key

Engagement sessions offer a canvas for personalization and storytelling.

Couples can choose locations that offer sentimental value, favorite hobbies and shared interests that create a personal narrative that sets the stage for their wedding day. By taking a more personalized approach allows for more intimate and natural pictures that naturally hold more value.

Most couples see engagement sessions as cheesy and all looking the same. BUT with a creative couple and photographer they don’t need to be!

Over-Rated Name

I’m starting to think that some people don’t want to have an engagement session because of the name itself.'

Let me explain…

You hear and see the phrase “engagement session” a lot. Eventually you get tired of it and keep looking past it. It sounds very formal and boring.

What if you thought of it as a romantic date with the love of your life and a fun photographer there to document it? It sounds a lot more enticing doesn’t it?

The Verdict

So are engagement sessions over-rated?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

Engagement sessions have evolved into being more than just posing for a camera. Couples today have more options than ever when it comes to creating a unique and romantic way to capture your love before the big day.

I truly recommend that all couples have an engagement session to capture this precious moment in time, BUT they should do it in a way that represents who they are.