Planning Your Engagement Session in Philadelphia and New Jersey

Now that you have carefully selected a wedding date, a photographer, and possibly a venue, it's time to celebrate! These are some of the most challenging decisions in wedding planning, and you can now confidently cross them off your to-do list. Congratulations!

Next up is the exciting part - your engagement session! We include engagement sessions in ALL Collections because we believe they are a crucial and meaningful part of the entire wedding planning process. Engagement sessions allow you to capture the love and excitement of this special time in your relationship, create beautiful memories, and build a rapport with your photographer. It's a fun and enjoyable experience that helps you feel more comfortable in front of the camera, ensuring that your wedding day photos reflect your authentic selves. So, let's raise a glass to your engagement session and the joyous journey ahead!

What to Expect During Your Engagement Session

During your engagement session, you’ll have the chance to get to know us, experience how we shoot and how we handle posing and lighting. This session will make a HUGE impact on how the wedding day flows. We’ll arrive on your wedding day already knowing how you two interact, what your best poses are and how to photograph you in a genuine way. What we will learn about you during your engagement session is invaluable! You will feel like such a pro on your big day because of the great practice you had during your engagement session, and that’s how it should be!

Please find below two images that contain valuable information for preparing for your Philadelphia and New Jersey Engagement Session. Click on the images to access important tips and guidance to help you make the most of your engagement session experience. We believe that proper preparation is key to capturing beautiful and meaningful engagement photos that reflect your unique love story in the picturesque locations of Philadelphia and New Jersey. So, be sure to take advantage of this valuable resource to ensure that your engagement session is a memorable and enjoyable experience for you and your partner.

Scheduling Your Engagement Session In Philadelphia and New Jersey

Your engagement session can be scheduled anytime before your wedding day. We normally suggest booking it at least 3-6 months in advance to avoid stress. Because our weekends are filled with weddings, we schedule engagement sessions Monday through Thursday evenings, normally from 5-7pm depending on the light and the time of the year.

In the winter months, 3-5pm is a normal time frame for an engagement session. As you start to plan for your engagement session, you will need to start brainstorming about location ideas. We LOVE it when couples pick a location that is special or sentimental to them in some way!

Philadelphia and New Jersey Engagement Session Locations

If you're struggling to come up with a specific location for your engagement photoshoot, rest assured that we are here to help! We have a keen eye for identifying great lighting and can make ANY location look stunning. From farms and campuses to downtown alleys and beyond, we are open to exploring creative ideas and capturing your love story in unique and unexpected settings.

Don't hesitate to share your wildest ideas with us, as the more creative, the better! We are committed to ensuring that your engagement photoshoot is a reflection of your personalities and captures the essence of your love, no matter where it takes place. So, let's collaborate and make your Philadelphia engagement photoshoot an unforgettable experience!

View Our Philadelphia and New Jersey Engagement Photo Gallery

Our Philadelphia and New Jersey Engagement Photo Gallery showcases the beauty and romance of couples captured in stunning images against the backdrop of iconic locations in Philadelphia and New Jersey. From historic landmarks and charming streets to scenic parks and waterfronts, our engagement photo gallery offers a visual feast of love stories brought to life through the art of photography.

 

Browse through our gallery to see the creativity, emotion, and joy captured in each image, and get inspired for your own engagement photoshoot in these picturesque locations. Our engagement photo gallery is a valuable resource for couples seeking ideas and inspiration for their engagement photos, whether they are local to the area or planning a destination engagement shoot in Philadelphia or New Jersey.

Let's Talk About Your Engagement Session!

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