{"id":62787,"date":"2018-01-25T12:17:07","date_gmt":"2018-01-25T12:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/blog\/?p=62787"},"modified":"2018-07-16T16:09:03","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T15:09:03","slug":"engagement-photo-shoot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/engagement-photo-shoot\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Reasons To Mark The Occasion With An Engagement Photo Shoot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations you&#8217;re engaged!<\/p>\n<p>So now what?! Well, you probably want to tell everyone and show off that bling! One fun way of marking the occasion with your one and only is to have an engagement photo shoot!<\/p>\n<p>It might seem unnecessary to some, but why not take advantage of this special time in your lives and create some lasting memories to look back on. Here are\u00a08 reasons to mark the occasion with an engagement photo shoot!\u00a0 Find an amazing photographer for your shoot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/suppliers\/wedding-photographers\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Getting Comfortable<\/h2>\n<p>Some of us feel uncomfortable in front of\u00a0a camera. Taking part in a photo shoot before the big day will help you both feel more at ease in front\u00a0of the camera, especially when it comes to posing.<\/p>\n<h2>Get\u00a0Your Good Side<\/h2>\n<p>Not only will this photo shoot educate you on how to relax and pose in front of your photographer, but it will also help your photographer learn what your most flattering angels are. You will get to know your photographer and they will get to know you, taking photos on the big day will feel like a breeze.<\/p>\n<h2>Memories<\/h2>\n<p>This is a special, momentous time in your lives! Why not take the time, for just the two of you, and create some lovely memories you&#8217;ll be able to look back on years later. You might not have much alone time on the big day, so you&#8217;ll be thanking yourself\u00a0for taking advantage of these quieter moments.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Dressed Up<\/h2>\n<p>Get glammed up and put on your favourite\u00a0dress&#8230;or wear whatever makes you feel comfortable! Looking and feeling your best will make you feel more at ease and ready to take some lovely photos. You&#8217;ll have some romantic images to hang up that won&#8217;t be in your wedding attire.<\/p>\n<h2>Save The Dates<\/h2>\n<p>This is an ideal opportunity to create the perfect image to send out as a save the date to your friends and family announcing the big day.<\/p>\n<h2>Adding To the Mix<\/h2>\n<p>Engagement\u00a0shoots also present opportunities to create special moments with children or beloved pets. Why not celebrate this new chapter with your little family too!<\/p>\n<h2>Beautiful\u00a0Backdrops<\/h2>\n<p>There are endless options when it comes to choosing the location for your engagement shoot. Whether you&#8217;d like an exciting and eye-catching city backdrop or a more relaxed outdoor setting, make sure the location is somewhere special to you and that you&#8217;re\u00a0comfortable. Creating memories in a beautiful or meaningful location will make the photos that much better.<\/p>\n<h2>Be Yourselves<\/h2>\n<p>Your photo shoot doesn&#8217;t have to be all cheesy smiles and unnatural poses. Have a little fun, laugh, and enjoy yourselves. Then your photographer will be able to\u00a0capture the love you have for one another in its natural state.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Congratulations you&#8217;re engaged! So now what?! Well, you probably want to tell everyone and show off that bling! One fun way of marking the occasion with your one and only is to have an engagement photo shoot! It might seem unnecessary to some, but why not take advantage of this special time in your lives and create some lasting memories to look back on. 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