Most problems with an engagement shoot trace back to a small number of avoidable mistakes, usually made before the session even happens.
Booking on price alone, without checking what’s actually included, is the most common one. Leaving the brief vague and assuming the photographer will simply know what’s wanted is another. So is booking too close to a deadline and leaving no room for a reshoot if something goes wrong on the day.
Every one of these is fixable with a five-minute conversation before booking, which is exactly why that conversation is worth having.
See also: What's different about an engagement shoot for camera-shy couples.
Pricing, process and everything else sits on the Engagement Shoots page, and a direct message gets a straight answer faster than a search ever will, so get in touch if in doubt.
FAQs
The short version follows.
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.
What if we feel awkward in front of the camera?
Almost everyone does at first. The session is built around walking and talking rather than posing, so it stops feeling like a photoshoot within the first ten minutes.
Further reading
Related reading below.