An E-Session is an Engagement shoot, and it is something I recommend having to get comfortable with you and to have you get comfortable with me.
During an E-Session, we will spend an hour or two in a location (or two) of your choice. I recommend a special place that means something to you, whether that be your favorite beach, restaurant, look-out, or even inside your favorite store (most store managers won’t mind at all)!
Getting to Know Each Other
We will spend time getting to know one another. I will learn how you two interact with one another (on and off camera) as well as how comfortable you are being photographed. You will learn how you actually feel in front of a camera. If you are a bit camera shy or overwhelmed, an E-Session will help you become more comfortable; and in turn, you will be more relaxed on your wedding day. Together, we will learn how we best interact and communicate, which is extremely valuable to establish before the wedding day!
If you know what you want out of your wedding photographer, this is a great opportunity to communicate this to me to make sure I know what you are look for. Some couples prefer their photographer to take the lead and direct the bridal party, while some like the photographer to hang back and take predominantly candid, journalistic photos. Most like a mix of the two. Either way, your E-Session will be a good indicator of what you would like on your wedding day.
Announcing Your Engagement
While your wedding photos are some of the most important you will ever have taken, its great to have romantic and professional images in a more personal and intimate setting. You can then share these photos with friends, family, and co-workers to tell them you are engaged, use them on your “save the date” cards, and post them on your wedding website! At your wedding, these photos can be used to create a customized guest book, as part of your party favors, and on a sign-board! There are so many possibilities!