Kitchener engagement Photographer

Your Connection, not awkward poses

Many couples cringe at the idea of engagement photos because performing romance for the camera feels awkward and cheesy. Trust me, I get it. That’s why I will guide you through a relaxed, low-pressure photo session, focused on truly connecting with your partner. What’s captured in your photos is genuine joy and love, not cheesy poses and awkward performance.


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Google Reviews

Hi, I’m Ben!

I bring over a decade of experience as a wedding and engagement photographer in Kitchener-Waterloo to guide couples through a fun, easy-going photography experience, focused on capturing your connection authentically.

More About Me
kitchener photographer ben lariviere laughs while sitting on a wooden floor leaning on an exposed brick interior wall

Testimonials

  • “he was so great at GETTING US COMFORTABLE in front of the camera and the photos are STUNNING.”
    CARLY & ALEX
  • kitchener engagement photo of couple laughing in tall grass
    “Having our engagement pictures made us EVEN MORE EXCITED to have him take our wedding pictures.”
    MELISSA & AVERY
  • “He easily melted away any nerves we experienced during the engagement shoot, giving direction and KEEPING US LAUGHING AND FOCUSED ON EACH OTHER rather than the camera.”
    SARAH & CAMERON
  • “Although we were both nervous being in front of the camera, BEN MADE IT EASY as we chatted and joked during our engagement shoot.”
    MONICA & BART

Why Work With Me

A Relaxed Experience

I take the pressure off by turning your engagement photo session into a fun, easygoing experience. No stiff poses, just the two of you being yourselves, looking your best while enjoying the moment.

Real Connection

I ask thoughtful, open-ended questions throughout your engagement photo session that get you talking (and maybe laughing) in a way that brings out your real connection, so the photos feel just as personal as the connection they represent.

Great Practice

Not sure what to do with your hands? You’re not alone. An engagement photo session is the perfect way to shake off the nerves and get comfortable in front of the camera. So when the wedding day comes, you already know what to expect and it all feels way easier.

Your Most Important Resource Or Guide

Introduce a helpful guide for potential clients. For a wedding phtographer this might be your area’s best wedding venues or a guide about eloping in your area.

View The Guide

Engagement Photography Pricing

  • 2-hour session | $650
  • 1-hour session | $470

If you’re having a hard time choosing a wedding photographer, an engagement session is a low-risk way to get a vibe of what working with your preferred wedding photographer is like.

Book Your Session

Next Steps

01

Get in touch to start the conversation. We’ll discuss potential dates and locations until we have a solid plan for your session.

02

Sign a contract and send the retainer fee to lock in your booking. The booking process is very straightforward and only takes a few minutes to complete.

03

I’ll guide you through the engagement session, creating a relaxed and fun experience for you two to connect through movement, touch, eye contact and laughter.

Book Your Session

“Thank you again for capturing us as OUR AUTHENTIC SELVES, in the most beautiful way possible. We absolutely LOVED OUR EXPERIENCE as well! We are so, so happy.”

MEL & MACKENZIE

Frequently Asked Questions

Conservation areas and wooded walking trails are some of my favourite engagement photography locations, but you can really go anywhere – a beach, a city street, a petting zoo, or a carnival. While planning your engagement photos, I will gladly send you a list of a few of my favourite locations in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area for engagement photography.

Golden Hour, the time just before sunset, is the best time for engagement photos on a clear day. The angle and colour of the light is more flattering and romantic – perfect for the vibe I’m going for. If your session is in a very shady, or indoor location, the time of day is less important.

Wear something that makes you feel your best, and something you can move around in. Formalwear is best suited to urban locations and casualwear is best for natural environments. We’ll be walking quite a bit, so wear shoes you can comfortably walk in. Bring as little as possible. Leave anything you don’t absolutely need at home or in your vehicle when you arrive. Even phones and wallets can create unsightly bulges in pockets. Since I’ll often capture cute moments of you walking from one location to the next, bringing a bag can also disrupt the flow of your session.

Of course! Pets are part of the family and can absolutely be included in your photos. However, regardless of how well-behaved your dog is, it’s vital to the success of your session to bring an extra person along to your session who can help with your fur-baby. Once you know your dog is in good hands, you will be able to focus on each other and your human connection.

I have more answers! Send me an email and we’ll make sure all of your questions are answered before your session.

Recent Engagement Sessions

No posts

Get In Touch

If you’re looking for an engagement photographer and you connect with my work, I would love to hear from you!

Let’s Connect