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Meet Your Photographer



I have to be honest and admit that I’ve heard quite a bit of wedding photographer drama, ranging from a wide variety of dislikes about photos to even more unfortunate circumstances. My first piece of advice for a bride or groom who is on the hunt for their perfect wedding photographer is: do the engagement session.



Sometimes, it can be difficult to schedule an engagement session before your wedding day—especially if you and the photographer have distance between you. However, if you are in the position to meet your photographer beforehand, do it.

 

Couple sitting on red rocks at Garden of the Gods with mountain views in background.

Know If You Like the Photographer



Photography is art; thus, it’s subjective. Someone looking for a wedding photographer might stumble upon a beautiful Instagram feed and immediately sign up.


Doing the engagement session allows you to discover if the photographer aligns with your needs and preferences for your photos. Every client is different, and everyone has different aesthetics.


If you can’t book the session, look for a wedding gallery on the photographer’s website. Don’t just look at the highlight reel of multiple weddings, although they’re stunning. If you can’t find a full gallery, ask the photographer if you can view one.


This is very important!

A happy couple sharing a romantic nose touch embrace outdoors near a lake at sunset, both wearing white tops.
Couple holding hands on a bridge at sunset, woman in white dress, man in beige outfit, with marsh and trees behind.
Close-up of couple holding hands with elegant gold wedding ring, romantic beach background.

Every Photographer Is Different


Photography is art; thus, it’s subjective. Someone looking for a wedding photographer might stumble upon a beautiful Instagram feed and immediately sign up.


Doing the engagement session allows you to discover if the photographer aligns with your needs and preferences for your photos. Every client is different, and everyone has different aesthetics.


If you can’t book the session, look for a wedding gallery on the photographer’s website. Don’t just look at the highlight reel of multiple weddings, although they’re stunning. If you can’t find a full gallery, ask the photographer if you can view one.



This is very important!

A couple holds hands on a sandy beach, woman in white dress leaning on mans arm under a blue sky.
Couple in sunglasses posing on a wooden swing under a large tree near a white barn.
Couple embracing outdoors near palm trees and lush greenery, woman in white dress, man in blue shirt, smiling at each other.
Couple in white outfits standing on a beach boardwalk, sharing a romantic moment with ocean waves in the background.
A couple embraces romantically on a beach, the man lifting the woman in a black floral dress against a blue sky backdrop.
Couple sharing a romantic moment in a wooden gazebo at sunset, with Spanish moss trees and a serene lake backdrop.
A young couple sharing a romantic moment outdoors by a lake, smiling and embracing on a sunny day.
Couple posing apart under elegant arched entrance with large glass doors and white columns at upscale venue.
Couple posing together on a sandy beach at sunset, man in striped shirt and woman in white dress.
Couple holding hands walking on brick path in garden, woman in white dress, man in white shirt and black pants.
A couple shares a tender moment in a sunlit forest, the man gently cradling the woman's face as they lean in close.
A smiling man in a blue shirt turns back while a woman in a white dress looks toward a scenic waterway.

"I Can't Do an Engagement Session"



I understand that meeting your wedding photographer beforehand might not always be feasible. If that's the case, ask your potential photographer for details about what a typical wedding looks like for them (even though no two weddings are ever the same).


Do they lean more toward an editorial, documentary, cinematic, or flash-focused style?


Do they do more editorial, documentary, cinematic, or with flash?


As a wedding photographer, I want every couple to feel confident and comfortable on their wedding day. An engagement session gives us the chance to get to know each other, learn what works best for you, and create a connection before the big day. It may seem like just another item on your wedding checklist, but it can make one of the biggest differences in how your wedding photos—and your experience—turn out.