A handful of shifts are shaping how engagement shoots are shot and delivered in London right now, worth knowing whether you’re booking one or shooting one.
Clients are asking for more natural, less obviously posed results, even for formal bookings. Faster turnaround has become an expectation rather than a bonus, particularly where images feed straight into marketing or social. And there’s a growing preference for a smaller number of genuinely strong images over a large gallery of similar ones.
None of this is a passing trend so much as a shift in what people actually want from an engagement shoot: fewer, better, faster.
See also: Can I request a specific style or mood for my engagement shoot?.
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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.
Further reading
A handful of related posts.
- Common mistakes people make booking an engagement shoot
- Not happy with your engagement shoot images? What actually happens.
- The complete planning checklist for your engagement shoot
- Questions worth asking before you book an engagement shoot
- Editorial vs traditional: which style suits your engagement shoot?