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Engagement Session Tips | Branson Wedding Photographer

January 26, 2016 by Virginia

I have spent the last four years doing wedding photography and I am often asked questions regarding engagement sessions. Here are some of the most popular questions that I receive about engagement sessions. If you have any other questions, ask in the comments or use the contact form!

Why would I need an engagement session?

Engagement sessions aren’t an absolute necessity, but many couples find it important to have one. Engagement sessions give you great photos to use for your save the dates, invitations, and other printed media. Engagement sessions also give you a great opportunity to hang out with your photographer. From a photographers perspective, it’s great to get to know the couple, and see how they are in front of the camera prior to the actual wedding. You may also be more comfortable around your photographer(s) if you’ve already done a session with them prior to your wedding.

What should we wear?

Wear clothes that you love, and that are appropriate for the location. If you are avid mountain climbers and taking photos on a hike, formal wear may not be the best choice! My standard suggestion is dressing up just a little bit, taking the location into consideration. Make sure that you love what you’re wearing, and that it looks good on you. Coordinate your clothes, but you don’t need to wear matching outfits. 🙂 If you’ll have the ability to change, make sure to bring multiple outfits for several different looks during your shoot.

Where should we shoot our engagement session?

Do you have a location that is important to you? Maybe the place that you and your fiance met, the location of your first date, etc. If not, find a place that you both love! Try a beach or lake location if you love the water. You can go downtown, to a park, to a barn, there are many possibilities! If you need ideas, again, ask your photographer!

What time should we take the photos?

I like to take engagement photos about an hour and a half or so before sunset. Skilled photographers are able to work in any light situation, but you just can’t beat the “golden hour” light before sunset!

Those are the most common questions that I get regarding engagement sessions. If you have any questions about the post, or if you are looking for a wedding photographer, contact me!

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Branson Proposal & Family Photography, formally Amy Fillinger Photography, is a photography business based in Branson, MO specializing in extended family photography, proposal photography, senior portrait photography, and small weddings and elopements. We also serve the Springfield, Nixa, and Ozark areas.

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Missouri weather can be so unpredictable, and our Missouri weather can be so unpredictable, and our forecast called for rain at our originally scheduled session time, but thankfully Zach was able to move it earlier in the day without Megan suspecting anything! She said yes!! And the rain held off the entire time we were shooting! It was a little cold, but definitely the perfect proposal to start the 2023 season! 😍 Congratulations Zach and Megan!!
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The Jenkins Family is here in Branson celebrating The Jenkins Family is here in Branson celebrating their parents/grandparents 40th anniversary! Happy Anniversary, and a Happy New Years! The Jenkins Family was my last family of 2022, and it was a great session to wrap up the year! It's been a great year for Branson Proposal & Family Photography, and I have gotten to work with some wonderful people - my client are the best out there! Here's to an even better 2023! 🎉
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We got so many great shots of the Bear family yest We got so many great shots of the Bear family yesterday that it was hard for me to pick my favorites! I'll have a second post coming later with some adorable couples shots from the session, but I think these family and kid shots are pretty great too! 😍 The snow looks deceiving, as it wasn't nearly as cold as it was last week! ☺️
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Here is part two for Nick and Megan! Congrats agai Here is part two for Nick and Megan! Congrats again you two!
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Congrats to Nick and Megan! She said yes! I had so Congrats to Nick and Megan! She said yes! I had so many favorite photos from this session, so I'm posting it in two parts! The @bransonlanding is the perfect spot for a winter proposal! The light is great, the scenery is varied enough to get a good variety of photos, and there are very few people around!
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I had the pleasure of taking couples portraits for I had the pleasure of taking couples portraits for the Kennedys in their home this week! Bill and I serve on the Head Start Policy Council together, and he and his wife wanted some portraits for their family in time for Christmas. I'm so glad we were able to find a day that worked for all of us! ☺️
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Yesterday I went to @sdcattractions to capture Jus Yesterday I went to @sdcattractions to capture Justin's proposal to Molly! She said yes, and the weather was absolutely perfect for photos, so we got some AMAZING ones! 😍😍 It was so fun working with you both! Congrats!!
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The Sims Blanchard family was my last session last The Sims Blanchard family was my last session last week, and it was the perfect session to end the fall season! I don't always get all the kids looking and smiling at the same time, but when I do...😍😍 These kids did great despite the chilly weather!
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I've done many proposals, but last week must have I've done many proposals, but last week must have been the week of firsts, because this was the first proposal I've had to go in blind! What I mean by that, is usually I have my proposal clients send me a photo of themselves so I know who I'm looking for, but I had a morning session at @dogwood_canyon this same day, and I never have cell signal there! So Alex sent me the selfie, but I didn't get it in time. I'm sure I looked like a weirdo watching random couples until Alex and Jamie showed up, but thankfully I was ready when he got down on one knee. Jamie said yes! Congrats you two! ☺️
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Here is a sneak peak for the Polar Express Crew! I Here is a sneak peak for the Polar Express Crew! It was great weather for photos at @dogwood_canyon last week! Look at those adorable kids! 😁
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While I've done dozens of proposals at @dogwood_ca While I've done dozens of proposals at @dogwood_canyon, this was the first one I've gotten to do at the stables! Nathan was able to coordinate with the wedding director at Dogwood Canyon and the staff was amazing helping us pull off this proposal without giving away the surprise! Congrats to Nathan and Martha! She said yes! If you like horses, I highly recommend planning your proposal before a horse tour! This was definitely one of my favorite proposals! ☺️
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