So we already had our engagement pictures taken (in Feb). However, dealing with the photographer before, during and after the shoot we decided NOT to go with her (thank goodness). We needed up booking another photographer and included in her price is engagement pictures. Photographer said it gives her time to get to know us before the wedding (i.e. how much direction she needs to give us). I am now also going to use this as a trial run with my new make up artist (one I used for 1st shoot was booked on our wedding day). So I think it will work out fine just seems odd in my head.