If you’re planning an Austin wedding, you’re probably dreaming of the perfect Texas Hill Country engagement photos. Picture it: you and your love, surrounded by wildflowers, glowing under the golden Texas sun. Before you book just any photographer for your engagement, let’s talk about why having your actual wedding photographer also photograph your engagement session is the best idea since cowboy boots and sequins.

5 Reasons to have your actual Wedding Photographer take your Texas Hill Country Engagement Photos

Gettin’ to Know Your Photographer

Let’s be real—your wedding photographer is going to be there for some of the most intimate moments of your big day, from the first look to the teary-eyed vows.  They will even be in the room while you put your dress on!  That’s why it’s so important to get to know them before you say, “I do.” Having your actual wedding photographer take your engagement photos gives you the chance to see how they work behind the camera and, more importantly, how you feel with them around. You’ll be inviting them into your most sentimental moments, so you want to feel comfortable and ready to let your guard down. After all, trust is key when it comes to capturing those real, raw, and romantic moments.

Camera-Shy? Not Anymore!

Let’s face it, not everyone is a natural in front of the camera—especially when it comes to posing with your partner. But that’s where your engagement session comes in. Think of it as a fun practice run, where you and your fiancé can get comfortable being photographed together. You’ll learn the best ways to pose, how to relax, and maybe even discover that your fiancé has a hidden talent for flashing a killer smile. By the time your wedding day arrives, you’ll both be pros, and that camera-shy feeling will be a thing of the past.

Glam It Up, Texas Style

Your Texas Hill Country engagement photos are the perfect opportunity to do a trial run with your hair and makeup team. Curious how that perfectly tousled hair and glam makeup will hold up in the Texas sun? Now’s your chance to find out. You’ll get a sneak peek at how your beauty look will photograph on the big day. Plus, you’ll have some stunning photos to show off in the meantime—talk about a win-win!

Capture Your True Texan Love Story

Your engagement session isn’t just about pretty pictures; it’s about capturing the essence of your love story. By having your wedding photographer take these photos, they’ll get a firsthand look at how you and your fiancé interact.  They’ll learn your natural body language, those real smiles, and the way you look at each other when no one’s watching. They’ll discover the best angles, poses, and little moments that make your relationship unique. Come wedding day, they’ll know just how to showcase y’all’s personalities in photographs.

Bundle Up and Save

Who doesn’t love a good deal? Many wedding photographers, myself included, include a complimentary engagement session in their packages. That means you get to save some cash while getting a head start on creating beautiful memories. It’s like finding the perfect pair of boots on sale—it just feels right. By bundling your engagement and wedding photos, you’ll streamline the planning process, leaving more time for the fun stuff, like picking out your favorite Hill Country spots for the session.

So there you have it! Five rock-solid reasons to have your wedding photographer take your Texas Hill Country engagement photos. It’s all about building a connection and getting comfortable with your photographer. Testing out your glam and saving a little money along the way are just fun bonuses. Now, grab that cowboy hat, flash your best smile, and get ready to capture some seriously stunning memories!

Of course, if you’re looking for an Austin Wedding Photographer – let’s chat!

– Mylah Renae