So you are newly engaged and your calendar already looks like a wedding to-do list exploded. Venue tours, dress shopping, Pinterest boards that grow by the hour. With all that, it is tempting to look at engagement photos and think do we really need them? I get it. But as a photographer here in Orlando who has worked with countless couples, I am here to tell you that engagement photos are not just a luxury. They are one of the smartest investments you can make before your wedding day. Let me show you why.

It is Your Practice Run in Front of the Camera

Most people are not models. They get nervous when a lens is pointed at them and wonder what to do with their hands. Your engagement session is like a rehearsal for the big day. You learn how to pose without feeling stiff, how to laugh naturally, and how to be yourselves in front of the camera. By the time your wedding day arrives, you will already know how I work, and you will feel confident instead of awkward.

You Capture This Unique Season of Life

You will only be engaged once (I’m hoping). This season is short but it is filled with excitement, anticipation, and a kind of joy that deserves to be documented. Wedding photos capture your marriage celebration, but engagement photos capture the becoming. Years from now when you look back, these photos will remind you not just of how you looked, but how you felt in this chapter. It’s also an addition to your collection of photos that you have with your significant other, and honestly, who doesn’t want that?

Engagement Photos Make Your Wedding Run Smoother

Couples who have an engagement session with me always feel more relaxed on their wedding day. They already know how I direct, they know my little tricks for getting genuine laughs, and they trust me. That trust is huge when we are on a tight wedding timeline and need to nail portraits quickly. Instead of learning how to work together on your wedding day, you walk in like pros and get this thing DONE!

Endless Uses for Engagement Photos

Think about all the ways you can actually use these photos. Save the date cards. Wedding websites. Guest books. Custom décor at the reception, printouts to put up in your home, social media for years to come. Even framed gifts for your family. And let’s be honest, you will want fresh beautiful photos of the two of you that are not taken on an iPhone in bad lighting (I don’t care how good the new iPhones are, people can tell the difference).

Orlando Engagement Sessions are Magic

Orlando is bursting with amazing backdrops for engagement photography. From the charm of Winter Garden to the mossy oaks at Lake Runnymede to the elegance of Rollins College and the dreamy sunsets at Lake Louisa State Park. I know the hidden gems and the best times of day for each location. That means your photos will not look like every other couple’s, they will look like you.

Why Choose Me as Your Photographer

Here is the part where I get real. You do not just need someone with a nice camera. You need someone who can pull out your authentic personalities, make you laugh when you feel awkward, and guide you with poses that feel natural instead of stiff or forced. That is where I come in. I bring years of experience photographing couples in Orlando and I know how to create images that are both timeless and fun. My sessions feel like a date with a third wheel who happens to know exactly how to get your best angles. I keep things simple and stress free. I’ll always listen to your ideas and input, because your session should feel like you.

Final Word

Engagement photos are worth it because they prepare you, they celebrate you, and they give you memories of this chapter you will never relive again. If you are planning your wedding in Orlando, let me capture your engagement first. You will gain confidence in front of the camera, you will have stunning images to use leading up to your wedding, and you will walk into your big day knowing you have a photographer who already feels like part of your story.

Your engagement is worth celebrating. Let’s capture it together.

Why Engagement Photos Are Worth It Before the Wedding