What to Expect During Your Vancouver Engagement Session

You might be wondering what an engagement session actually is and whether you really need one.

Think of it as a low stress practice run before your wedding day. It gives us time to get comfortable together, break the ice, and try different poses and ideas so being in front of the camera feels easy and natural. More than anything, it is about capturing your story. How you connect, how you laugh together, and what this season of life feels like before you become newlyweds. The goal is photos that feel genuine, relaxed, and completely like you.

I’ll guide you through the entire session, so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands or how to stand. With natural prompts, movement, and gentle direction, I’ll keep things feeling relaxed.

Most engagement sessions last around 60 to 90 minutes. The first few minutes can feel a little awkward, and that is completely normal. You don’t need to know how to pose or be good at photos; that’s my job. Your job is just to show up, be yourselves, and focus on each other. The best moments happen when you are interacting naturally and not thinking about the camera at all.

This session also helps your wedding day feel smoother. By the time the big day arrives, you’ll already know how I work and what it feels like being photographed. That comfort translates into more relaxed, natural wedding photos!

Many couples use also their engagement photos for save-the-dates, wedding websites, guest books, or just to capture this season of life. It’s a simple way to remember these moments before the wedding day.