Engagement sessions aren’t just for getting a few nice pictures before your wedding. They actually serve a bigger purpose—one that helps both the couple and the photographer.

This recent session in Syracuse, NY; Franklin Square is a good example. These two showed up casual, comfortable, and ready to enjoy each other’s company. We walked around town and used different backdrops—brick walls, stone structures, green spaces—to keep it simple but full of variety.

That’s the point of engagement sessions. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about getting used to the camera, seeing how you interact together, and building trust before the wedding day. When couples know what to expect, wedding photos go faster, smoother, and feel more natural.

As a CNY engagement photographer, I always recommend doing one. It gives you usable images for save-the-dates, wedding websites, or prints. But more than that—it helps you feel comfortable, and that makes a big difference.

If you’re looking for engagement photography in Central New York, whether in Rome, Syracuse, or the surrounding areas, I offer straightforward sessions focused on connection and ease.