Timing matters more than people think. Book too late and availability shrinks. Leave it too long and details get forgotten before the day arrives.
As a general rule, popular dates and locations get booked weeks or months ahead, particularly during busier seasons. Booking six to eight weeks out gives enough runway to plan properly without the wait dragging on. If your date is flexible, that flexibility is worth using, since it often opens up availability that a fixed date wouldn’t.
Last-minute bookings for an engagement shoot are sometimes possible, and worth asking about directly rather than assuming the answer is no.
See also: Common mistakes people make booking an engagement shoot.
See the Engagement Shoots page for pricing, or get in touch directly.
FAQs
Quick answers, no fluff.
How long does a session take?
About an hour on location. Enough time to properly settle in without asking too much of the day.
When should we book an engagement shoot?
Anywhere from a few months to a year before the wedding. Many couples use the images for save-the-dates, so booking early enough for printing and posting helps.
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