Many photographers do engagement sessions, and one big reason is that we want a chance to get to know our wedding couples. I want to be able to hang out with my couples, pull my camera out and see how they react. I learn so much about my clients at these sessions, and then on the wedding day, I’m more like an old friend than a hired professional.

One of the other cool things that comes out of these sessions, though, is the custom photo guest books that I’ve been making for some of my wedding couples. Instead of the really generic store-bought guest books you can buy with lines for people to sign, these are great high-quality photo books with lots of room for guests to write a nice message.

I just recently got Dan & Annie’s custom photo guest book back from the printer, and I’m so excited about it! I love the photos that they chose for their book, the black leather cover they chose (there are tons of custom options to choose from) and how well it all came together. Their guests should have lots of fun thumbing through them as they write nice messages to wish the newlyweds well. The custom photo guest books are included in my middle wedding photography package right now, which costs $2,400. They can also be purchased ala carte.