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Engagement Photos

DannyandChris924 Posted:

Engagement Photos

How long after you get engaged are you supposed to have your engagement photos taken? Any recommendations on where to have them done? Also, how much do they typically cost?

jassy119 Posted:

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I don't think there is really a specific right time. U can do it whenever you want. Lots of photographers include the engagement shoot in their wedding photography packages. I am booked with Fade to Black and my engagement shoot is included in our package. I got engaged in June. I don't plan to do my engagement shoot until Fall of 2012 and I will use those pix for my Save the Dates that I will send out in early 2013. I am not sure on locations but I plan to pick somewhere that has lots of trees and greenery. I want to capture the leaves changing in the fall and have the gorgeous colors in the background of our pix. So depending on what kind of look you want, beach, city, winter wonderland, fall, etc.. that can help you narrow your choices of where to go.

karebear Posted:

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My engagement photo session is free with my wedding photography package. I was engaged in November and will probably do the photos in January - my wedding is in June.

chliekm Posted:

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If they arent included in your package, i'd ask why not and if you haven't booked a photographer, then IMO you should only book with someone who will throw this is for free!!

we got engaged in November and waited to lose weight and took our epics the following October...
Courtz Posted:

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Posted by jassy119

I don't think there is really a specific right time. U can do it whenever you want. Lots of photographers include the engagement shoot in their wedding photography packages. I am booked with Fade to Black and my engagement shoot is included in our package. I got engaged in June. I don't plan to do my engagement shoot until Fall of 2012 and I will use those pix for my Save the Dates that I will send out in early 2013. I am not sure on locations but I plan to pick somewhere that has lots of trees and greenery. I want to capture the leaves changing in the fall and have the gorgeous colors in the background of our pix. So depending on what kind of look you want, beach, city, winter wonderland, fall, etc.. that can help you narrow your choices of where to go.



Totally Agree!
RussianBride Posted:

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You should definitely ask your photographer about the engagement photo shoot and if it's included. The point of the enagagement shoot is to get to know your photographer & for him to get to know you as a couple & your photography style. This will give you a preview of how your wedding photos will look. Definitely do the engagement shoot with the same photographer as for your wedding.
Best of luck!

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