Why Engagement Photos Make Your Wedding Day Even Better

Engagement photos aren’t just about getting a few nice images for your save-the-dates. They’re one of the most valuable parts of the wedding photography experience — and one that genuinely changes how your wedding day feels.

As a wedding and engagement photographer in the Central West NSW, I see it time and time again: couples who have an engagement session walk into their wedding day calmer, more confident, and able to enjoy the moment rather than worry about the camera.

Engagement sessions build comfort and trust

Most people don’t spend a lot of time being photographed, and that’s completely normal. An engagement session gives you the chance to get comfortable in front of the camera in a low-pressure environment.

During your 1–1.5 hour engagement session, you learn:

• how I guide you with prompts (not stiff poses)

• what feels natural for you as a couple

• how easy and relaxed the process actually is

By the time your wedding day arrives, nothing feels unfamiliar.

Your wedding day feels calmer

Couples who’ve had engagement photos almost always say the same thing:

“We didn’t even think about the camera on the wedding day.”

That’s because you’ve already experienced what it’s like. You trust the process, you trust your photographer, and you can focus on each other instead of wondering what to do.

Engagement photos tell more of your story

Your engagement session captures a completely different chapter of your relationship — slower, quieter, and more intimate than a wedding day.

Together, your engagement photos and wedding photos tell a fuller story of who you are and where this season of life began.

Planning your engagement session?

I photograph engagement sessions across Bathurst, the Central West NSW and beyond, with sessions lasting 1–1.5 hours so there’s time to relax, move, and let moments unfold naturally.

If you want photos that feel like you — not forced or awkward — I’d love to chat 🤍