6 Really Good Reasons to Have Your Engagement Shoot At Home

After deciding what you’re going to wear, the toughest choice you’ll make for your engagement shoot is where to take the photos. The one place that’s a great choice for any couple? Home sweet home! Here are six reasons why you should give some serious consideration to a photo sesh at your place. Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash1It’s a meaningful setting. We’re suckers for photos with a hint of symbolism or something significant. While there are probably lots of places that hold meaning in your relationship such as where you first met or where you had your first date. However, for many couples, the most important place is the home they share together. By taking engagement snaps in your house or apartment, you’ll not only capture your engagement, but where you’ve built your relationship, too.2No need to scout out locations. As if booking a photographer and picking the perfect coordinating outfits didn’t take enough time, think about adding the task of finding the perfect photo spot. At home, you don’t have to worry about that! You’ll just have to pick which room you like best.3Easy outfit changes. Speaking of choosing outfits — if you’re the indecisive type, an at-home shoot is totally for you. You can change plenty of times when your closet is within reach.Photo by Ashley Kelemen4Include your pets. Sure, you could bring a puppy with you to a park or another favorite spot. But if you have house pets, the best way to include them is staying home. And, come how — how cute would it look to have you, your fiancé and your cat curled up on the couch?5Endless prop options.Some of the best engagement photos come from impromptu inspiration. You’ll find plenty of that at home. Maybe you’ll spot your favorite blanket and decide to wrap up in it or grab your favorite coffee mug for a shot. If you have an on-site shoot, on the other hand, you’re limited to what you brought with you.6A more relaxed shoot. When you’re posing in an unfamiliar location with a camera in your face, it’s easy to get nervous and feel awkward. But at home, everything feels more relaxed, and your images will probably look more natural.Can’t decide if a home engagement shoot is right for you? Ask your photographer to take some snaps in your home and some at a nearby location to get the best of both worlds.Prep for your engagement shoot with more inspo:10 Totally Chill Engagement Photo Ideas21 Epic Engagement Photos That Will Take Your Breath AwayThese Fall Engagement Shoot Outfits Are Pretty Much Flawless