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Three session lengths: 30 minutes for $80, 1 hour for $125 and 2 hours with studio lighting for $200. Travel is included within 20 to 40 miles, and edited photos arrive in a private online gallery. Compare packages.
Full edited gallery: 3 to 5 business days after your session. Ask about sneak peeks when booking. Image counts are the most included (“up to”); see Delivery in our terms.
What makes a great engagement session
Engagement sessions work best when they feel like time together, not a stiff photo shoot. We pick a location that means something to you, guide you with a few natural prompts, and then follow what actually happens between you.
Many couples book engagement photos to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day, but the session also stands on its own as a way to remember this part of the story. The final gallery should feel personal, relaxed, and easy to come back to.
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30 minutes
$80
1 hour
$125
Up to 2 hours
$200
Each option includes a private online gallery. Image counts are the maximum included. Studio sessions are arranged separately; contact us to confirm availability and the studio rental fee.
Quick answer
You get used to the pace of being photographed, which makes wedding-day portraits feel much more natural.
Engagement sessions stand on their own, but they also pair beautifully with wedding coverage when you want the whole story documented with a familiar photographer.
Session details
Enough time to settle in, move around, and create variety without the session feeling rushed or over-produced.
Pick a place that has meaning to you, or choose a setting that fits the mood you want. Parks, neighborhoods, downtown spots, and favorite hangouts can all work beautifully.
Your edited images are delivered in a private online gallery that is easy to download, share, and use for announcements or keepsakes if you want.
Engagement sessions help you get comfortable with us before the wedding, which often makes portrait time on the day feel much easier.
Engagement FAQs
A few clear answers for couples who want great photos without stiff posing.
Engagement sessions use our portrait packages. A 30-minute mini is $80 with up to 10 edited images, a 1-hour session is $125 with up to 20 edited images, and a 2-hour session with studio lighting brought to your location is $200 with up to 30 edited images. Travel is included within 20 to 40 miles, depending on the session. A 1-hour engagement session is also included in the 8-hour wedding collection, and a 2-hour session in the 12-hour collection.
An engagement session gives you time to get comfortable in front of the camera and lets us learn how you naturally interact. That usually makes wedding-day portraits feel easier and more relaxed.
Choose a place that feels personal or visually fits the mood you want. Parks, city blocks, neighborhoods, and meaningful spots can all work well when the setting feels natural to you.
Wear outfits that feel like an elevated version of yourselves and coordinate well together. Comfort matters because the more relaxed you feel, the more natural the photos will look.
Most engagement sessions are long enough to settle in, move around a location, and create variety without rushing. The exact timing depends on whether you want one setting or several looks.
Full edited galleries are delivered in 3 to 5 business days after the session. Ask about sneak peeks when booking; their availability and timing are confirmed separately. Photographs arrive in a private online gallery for downloading and sharing.
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