Is An Engagement Photography Session Necessary? | Southern California Wedding Photographer

May 10, 2015 James Tang

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This is probably the most popular question at my wedding consultations. As a wedding photographer, I see a lot of benefits for my clients to do an engagement photography session with me. Here are my 5 top reasons why an engagement session with your actual wedding photographer is important:

It’s a great way for us to get to know each other. All photographers shoot differently, have very different personalities, and different techniques to direct our clients. Your engagement photography session is a great opportunity to get to know your wedding photographer, and for your wedding photographer to get to know you two. This way, you will be comfortable with each other on your actual wedding day.

James Tang Photography – Big Bear engagement photography session.

It’s for both of you to get comfortable in front of the camera. Most of us do not have professional photography sessions on a regular basis so this experience is often new. So it is a great occasion to practice and get comfortable in front of the camera.

James Tang Photography – Fairmount Park, Riverside engagement photography session.

It’s the perfect occasion to do a hair and makeup trial run. You want to look your absolute best on your wedding day, and this is the perfect opportunity for you to see how your hair and makeup will look in photos.

James Tang Photography – Big Bear engagement photography session.

It’s fun! Unlike your wedding day, your engagement session does not have a strict timeline that you have to follow. It’s like a date but you will have beautiful photos to remember that date for many years to come.

James Tang Photography – Casper Park engagement photography session.

A special moment in time captured, forever. These are the moments just before the two of you embark on a life long journey together. This is where your dreams and hopes begin. They are are beautiful, intimate, and carefree. Photos are not just for today but they’re also for the future. These photos are for you two to look back many years from now and remember the special moments.

James Tang Photography – Big Bear engagement photography session.

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James Tang

Owner/Photographer at James Tang Photography

I'm a hybrid wedding and portrait photographer. I use medium format 6x7 film and full frame digital cameras for my work. I'm based out of Southern California but have traveled throughout US and part of Europe to document weddings. My wedding photography style is modern, elegant, and timeless. Occasionally, I will do creative personal projects for fun.