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Top 5 tips on shooting engagement photo sessions

March 28, 2012 Neil vN 27 Comments

Top 5 tips on shooting engagement photo sessions

I love doing engagement photo sessions because this allows me the opportunity to connect with my clients before their big day. Even more so, in that there's much less pressure and haste during this photo session than there'd be during the wedding day. The engagement photo session is also a good opportunity to impress your clients with your photography. They did sign with you because they liked your style, but it's even better when they love the photos you took of them. Time to shine. Their friends and family will also be  Read more inside...

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