Have you had to postpone your wedding due to the global coronavirus pandemic? If so, please know that our hearts go out to you. As wedding professionals in Washington DC, we know how much goes into planning a dream wedding. As a married couple, we understand how devastating it can be to have all of that upended. The good news is that 2021 weddings are proceeding as normal (for the moment, anyhow). Many venues are rescheduling postponed 2020 events to dates next year. So yes, you might have to wait a little bit for your dream wedding. But we can assure you that the waiting will only make the realization of your dream that much sweeter. And hey, who couldn’t benefit from a little more time to make things perfect, right? In the meantime, though, we encourage you to start thinking about the benefits of DC engagement sessions.
Schedule Washington DC Engagement Sessions Now!
Why is now a good time to schedule your engagement photoshoot? For starters, though you might still have a year before your marriage celebrations, that time can slip away quickly. And there are a lot of other couples in and around the Nation’s Capital who are also having to reschedule their engagement photo sessions. As you can imagine, dates for Washington DC engagement sessions are getting booked up quickly. So the sooner you get yours on the calendar, the sooner you can breathe easy and turn to other parts of your wedding planning. With that in mind, please reach out to us as soon as possible to start talking about scheduling your engagement photoshoot!
Why Engagement Sessions in DC Are a Great Idea
Haven’t purchased an engagement photoshoot yet? Then now might be a good time to consider adding one to your wedding photography package. Because the global coronavirus pandemic is forcing everyone to rethink their wedding plans, many couples are having to rework their wedding photography contracts. That makes this a good time to reexamine what you have planned. More specifically, you now have the opportunity to reconsider the benefits of engagement sessions in DC. Here’s why an hour or two spent with professional engagement photographers taking your portraits can be really great for you and your future spouse:
Beautiful photos
A no-brainer, right? An engagement photoshoot can give you some stunning pictures to share with friends, use in your new save-the-date cards or put on your mantel. We can promise that you will not regret taking the opportunity to get more photos of the two of you together. Our colleagues have taken “engagement” photos of us several times in the past couple of years, and we love having those images.
Increased comfort being photographed
One thing we learned from those experiences? Being photographed professionally is weird! Posing for engagement pictures is not always very natural. Staring into your partner’s eyes for five uninterrupted minutes is not something most people do very often. We have also learned, though, that posing gets easier with practice. So having your picture taken by your engagement photographers before your marriage celebrations makes everything easier on your wedding day.
Increased comfort with your engagement photographers
Similarly, being photographed gets a lot easier when you know your photographers well. Spending an hour chatting with us while we take your picture can make your wedding-day couples portrait experience so much nicer. We won’t be two strangers who you’ve video chatted with a few times. We’ll Anji and Pete, two people you already know. You’ll feel more relaxed and get better images as a result.
Engagement Sessions in Washington DC During Coronavirus
With the world still in the grip of the coronavirus pandemic, you might have concerns about scheduling an engagement photoshoot right now. We understand those worries completely, and we want you to know that we are committed to doing our work in a safe and responsible way. The last thing we would ever want is for you or us to get sick because of your engagement shoot. With that in mind, here are the precautions we are taking during engagement sessions in Washington DC:
- Scheduling only outdoor photoshoots. Scientific guidelines indicate that being outside greatly reduces the risk of transmitting the coronavirus. For that reason, we are not doing any indoor engagement sessions for the time being. The good news is that the summer, fall and even the winter are great for outdoor engagement photoshoots in the Washington DC. We know the metro area like the backs of our hands and can give you dozens of great suggestions for outdoor locations.
- Maintaining proper social distancing. The other reason why we will only do outdoor engagement sessions is because wide open spaces make keeping a safe distance easier. Throughout your photoshoot, we will keep at least six feet from you at all times. Much as we might like to give you a hug after the session, we’ll save that for another day!
- Wearing masks. During COVID weddings, we wear masks for the protection of our clients and ourselves. We’ve gotten pretty used to it, so wearing them during the hour or so we spend photographing you for your engagement is no big deal. It is a small price to pay to ensure you and we remain safe and healthy.
Contact Us for More Information about DC Engagement Sessions!
We hope that you enjoyed this glimpse of what your own engagement photo gallery will look like if you book us. We also hope it has piqued your interest about our services! If so, send us a message here.
Planning a destination wedding? No problem! Though we are based in Washington DC, we obviously travel for weddings and engagement sessions. That has taken us to countries in Asia, Europe and various cities within the US.
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