By Paula Player, Paula Player Photography

1. You will have a beautiful set of photos of you and your groom-to-be being yourselves: not in your wedding attire, but in your every day clothes, relaxed and candid.

2. Engagement sessions increase your comfort in front of the camera and makes for good practice prior to your wedding day.

3. Engagement sessions allow the photographer to get to know you better. We get to see how you relate to each other, and understand your interests and personalities.

4. As a photographer, visualizing what you look like look in front of the camera prior to your wedding day is important. It allows me to find out if you blink often or what you look like embracing each other. It give me a frame of reference for their wedding day and ensures that I get the best photos on your big day.

5. Engagement sessions are like a dry run for your wedding day. Why not try out a hair style or makeup you’ve been contemplating?

6. Engagement sessions give you photo choices for newspaper submissions, signature guest books, or personalized party favors.

7. Engagement sessions are fun! You can experiment with different settings and locations, or try a couple of different outfits. Best of all, a session will give you and your groom the chance to relax and enjoy each other.