Hiring the Same Photographer for Engagement and Wedding Pictures | Las Vegas Wedding Photographer

Kayla and Jason are back and better than ever! I last saw these two lovebirds in 2024 when we spent a lovely day traipsing around Las Vegas before heading out into the desert for their amazing engagement portrait session. Now, its time for them to get married!

Are you engaged and starting the super-exciting (and super-long!) process of wedding planning? Woo-hoo!! I’m so freakin’ excited for you! Tons of decisions go into planning a wedding: vendors, locations, reception details, your cake, your dress? It can be overwhelming! If you want to chat, I’m here with helpful advice for all those decisions and more. But today, we’re going to talk about hiring a photographer! More specifically, whether you need to hire the same photographer for engagement and wedding pictures. Let’s get into it!

Why take both engagement and wedding pictures?

One question I hear lots is “We’re going to get tons of photos at the wedding. Do we really need to schedule an engagement portrait session, too?” While you absolutely will get an album full of more beautiful wedding photos than you dreamed of, there are lots of reasons to take engagement pictures. For starters, they're perfect for invitations and announcements that you send out to friends and loved ones. You can also use them to decorate for any showers or parties leading up to the big day. Beyond the practical uses, there are also sentimental ones. You're only engaged for a short time in the grand scheme of your lives together, so why the heck not take some epic engagement pictures to celebrate? You deserve this!

Should you hire the same photographer for engagement and wedding pictures?

Hiring the same photographer to take your engagement pictures and wedding photos comes with a few handy benefits. Your wedding day is one of the biggest days of your life, so it's vital that you and your photographer are a good match on vision, vibes, and personalities. And if you're nervous about getting in front of the camera, think of your engagement session as a “trial run” without all the pressure. When your wedding day comes, you can trust that I'll be there as a familiar face and person in your corner through all the chaos! You'll be able to enjoy the day while I document every moment and deliver an album that seamlessly tells the story of your time as fiancés all the way through your marriage.

If you're interested in booking engagement and wedding photos with me, send me a message and let's talk details!

Amber is a Wedding and Elopement Photographer who is available in Las Vegas and beyond for travel for elopements and weddings. Send in a contact form through the link above to schedule your free consultation.

Photographer: Amber Garrett Photography

Getting Ready Hotel: The Cosmopolitan

Ceremony: Chapel Amour at Little White Wedding Chapel

Officiant: Alex the Officiant

HMUA: Addy Dawkins

Party Bus: Vegas Vibes Party Bus