Pre-Wedding & engagement photo shoot 

In Ireland and across the continent, it has become popular over the past ten to fifteen years to book pre-wedding photo session (also called an engagement photo shoot) a few months or weeks before your wedding. Often, the term “engagement shoot” is met the same questions: “We are already engaged; why do we need an engagement shoot?” Let me explain the significant benefits of having a pre-wedding shoot. The main aim is to get to know each other and for the photographer to understand you as a couple. You can spend some time in low-pressure situation, overcoming your fears of being photographed. Another benefit is you will receive a selection of romantic love photographs months before your wedding, adding to your love story. It is entirely the couple choice to opt in or out of having a pre-wedding shoot, but I’d recommend it, especially if you nervous about being in front of the camera. short photo session with your wedding photographer approximately three to six months before your wedding is a great opportunity for me to learn about you as a couple. You will also discover the photographer's shooting style and how I work with regards to taking photos, so you are not surprised on your wedding day. As a photographer, I get asked a lot if is worth having a pre-wedding photoshoot an engagement shoot, and the answer is always yes. An engagement shoot gives you a chance to celebrate this brief time being engaged. I always say you should treat your planning process as a whole, culminating in one day—not just about the wedding itself. Celebrate every opportunity and enjoy all the little wedding planning wins. Having an engagement shoot allows you to remember this very short but precious time spent looking forward to your wedding day. It captures how you felt—the excitement, the nerves, the love! So if you are unsure whether to have an engagement shoot, and if budget allows, I think it is one of the best you can do as a couple in the run-up to wedding day. Contact us to find out more! We offer a free engagement photoshoot if you book the full wedding day photography service, or it can be booked separately. Let's create magic!