Maine & New Hampshire Wedding Photographer // 3 Reasons to Have an Engagement Session (That Have Nothing to Do With Save-the-Dates)

Alright, let’s get something out of the way real quick:
You do not need to be on a mountaintop in a full glam look, holding a "Save the Date" sign to justify an engagement shoot.

You don’t even need a reason, really.
But if you do need that little extra push, here are three actually solid reasons to go for it — and spoiler alert: they’re about so much more than just getting “nice photos.”

1. Because Life Deserves to Be Documented — Not Just the Big Days

Yeah, yeah, your wedding day is a big deal. But so is this part of your life — the before. The late-night wedding planning rants. The inside jokes. The way you look at each other when no one’s watching. That weird little thing you do when you're trying not to laugh.

This chapter deserves to be remembered too.

Engagement sessions aren’t about posed perfection — they’re about freezing this season of your life in all its chaos, love, and messy beauty. You’ll never be “just engaged” again. It’s a fleeting moment, and it’s worth documenting with intention — not just iPhone selfies in the parking lot of Target.

2. Because It’s Basically a Date Night with a Personal Paparazzi

You already need a date night. Life’s busy, wedding planning is basically a part-time job, and your to-do list is attacking you in your dreams.

So let’s make your session feel like a date.
Pick a spot that speaks to you — a moody Maine beach, a favorite hiking trail, or a cute coastal town where you can grab dinner after. Think: Ferry Beach at low tide, Foss Mountain at sunset, or even strolling through Portland’s Old Port before hitting up your favorite brewery.

I’ll tag along, third-wheeling like a pro, and capturing you two being exactly who you are. Zero pressure, all the vibes.

3. Because You Can Actually Use These Photos at Your Wedding

Here’s where the practical side kicks in — these photos aren’t just pretty, they’re useful as hell.

• Turn your session into a custom guest book your guests will actually want to flip through.

• Print your favorites and scatter them around your venue like you’re starring in your own romantic art gallery.

• Use them for wedding website content, signage, thank you cards, or even slideshow moments that won’t make people cringe.

And let’s be honest — it’s a hell of a lot more fun to show off moody, windswept beach portraits than a selfie from that one time you dressed up for brunch.

Bonus Reason: It’s the Warm-Up Before the Big Show

If you’re camera shy or one of you “hates having your photo taken” (which, like, 80% of couples say), this is the perfect warm-up. You’ll get comfy in front of the lens and get a feel for how I work — so on wedding day, you’re not stressing about a thing.

You’ll already know the drill, and we’ll feel like old friends just hangin’ out, making killer photos.

It’s not just fluff. It’s real-life storytelling.
It’s intentional, it’s fun, and it’s a way to celebrate your love right now — not just on the wedding day.
Plus, you’ll walk away with a set of photos that feel like you, in a place you love, with the person you’re doing forever with.

Ready to plan yours? Let’s find your dream spot, crack some jokes, chase some light (or fog or wind, let’s be real), and document the hell outta this season of your life.