Your wedding day shouldn’t be the first time you step in front of a professional camera. For many couples, the idea of being photographed all day can feel daunting. The best way to banish those nerves and ensure you look natural on your big day is to have a “practice run” in a relaxed environment.
A common question I receive is: Do you offer engagement or pre-wedding shoots? The answer is a resounding Yes. Whether included in your package or booked as an add-on, these sessions are invaluable. They allow us to build a connection, ensuring that when your wedding day arrives, I arrive as a friend rather than a stranger. This post explores why booking a pre-wedding session with Adrian Bonet Photography is one of the best investments you can make.
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Index
The “Practice Run”: Building Comfort
Choosing Your Location: Beach to Urban
What to Wear: Styling Tips
Travel & Destination Sessions
Final Thoughts
The “Practice Run”: Building Comfort
Breaking the Ice
An engagement shoot is the perfect icebreaker. It allows me to understand how you interact as a couple—how you hold hands, how you make each other laugh, and what your “good sides” are. More importantly, it allows you to get used to my shooting style. By the time the wedding day comes, you will already know my cues and feel completely at ease, resulting in more natural, authentic wedding photos.
Overcoming Camera Shyness
If you or your partner are camera shy, a pre-wedding shoot is the cure. Without the strict timeline of a wedding day, we can take our time. I keep the atmosphere light, fun, and relaxed. We focus on movement and interaction rather than stiff posing, proving to you that being photographed can actually be an enjoyable experience.
Choosing Your Location: Beach to Urban
Riviera Maya Scenery
Since many of my couples visit the Riviera Maya for site visits before their wedding, this is the perfect time to schedule a shoot. We can choose a location that contrasts with your wedding venue. If you are getting married in a jungle setting, perhaps we do the engagement shoot at sunrise on the beach. If you are marrying at a resort, we might visit a local cenote or the colorful streets of a nearby town.
A Place with Meaning
The location should reflect your personality. Whether it is a scenic park, a trendy urban backdrop, or a quiet stretch of sand, the choice is yours. We can select a spot that holds special meaning to you, or I can suggest hidden gems in the region that provide stunning light and composition.
What to Wear: Styling Tips
Coordinate, Don’t Match
One of the most frequent questions I get is about wardrobe. My advice is simple: choose outfits that make you feel confident. Aim to coordinate your looks without being too “matchy-matchy.” If one of you wears a patterned dress, the other might wear a solid color that pulls from that pattern.
Colors and Patterns
Solid colors or subtle patterns generally photograph best. They place the focus on your faces and your connection rather than the clothing. I recommend avoiding neon colors, massive logos, or overly busy patterns that can be distracting. Feel free to bring an extra outfit or accessories to add variety to your session!
Travel & Destination Sessions
Beyond the Studio
I am available to travel for engagement sessions. If you envision a romantic shoot in a specific location—whether it’s a proposal in Tulum or a pre-wedding session in Merida—we can make it happen. My goal is to capture your unique dynamic in a setting that inspires you.
Travel Fees
For sessions outside of my immediate base (Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum), travel fees may apply depending on the distance. We will discuss these details clearly during our consultation so we can plan the perfect logistics for your adventure.
Final Thoughts
An engagement shoot is more than just a set of pretty pictures to use for your “Save the Dates.” It is an investment in your peace of mind.
By booking a pre-wedding session with Adrian Bonet Photography, you are ensuring that on the most important day of your life, you can ignore the camera and focus entirely on the person you are marrying, confident that you already look amazing in every frame.