Engagement Photo Shoots for Gay Weddings

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Engagement Photo Shoots for Gay Weddings

Bernadette Coveney Smith - Tuesday, March 30, 2010

When you're a gay wedding and looking into photographers, you may see engagement shoots offered as part of the photographer's services. I urge you to book an engagement shoot. Why?

This will give you some two one one time to get comfy with the photographer and his or her style and personality. This level of comfort will make your wedding day photos even more spectacular.
Your engagement photo(s) can be used on your save the date card or wedding website. It gives your wedding a bit of personality.
These photos can be used for a wedding announcement submitted to a local paper or LGBT magazine. Many papers now have a "Celebrations" section, not just weddings - and the New York Times is a prime example. Our wedding was featured in the New York Times. That paper is very good about being inclusive - but they need your submissions! Wedding announcements go a long way towards increasing LGBT visibility. Lots of moms read the Wedding section!

Did you schedule your engagement shoot yet? Are you planning to?