Some couples may view an engagement session as an optional shoot. For others, it is just an excuse to have more moments documented together. The advantages of this type of photography session go beyond the sentimental value of documenting this unique phase of your life. Here are 3 advantages on having your engagement photos taken weeks, if not months, before your wedding day.

Get to know your photographer
Establishing a relationship with your photographer before your wedding will make a huge difference in the outcome of your wedding photos. Once you have chosen your wedding photographer, an engagement shoot is a great way to build rapport with your photographer and get you used to being in front of the camera.

Life-long memories
This is the perfect opportunity to record the memories in our minds onto real photos. It’s an opportunity to capture your relationship in photos before your wedding day. When you’re old and gray, you will be able to open up your album of photos and relive those moments.

Nice pre-wedding photos
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of things you could do once you have received your engagement photos. Think about using them for your wedding website, or save-the-date cards, or simply as a gift to your parents.

Your engagement is a precious moment in time. It is the first day of the rest of your life together and the advantages of an engagement shoot are as strong as the session itself. What matters is the memories that you will create together and the emotions that you will relive when looking back at these images in the years to come.