Preparing for Your Engagement Session
Yay! You’re engaged! Time to celebrate with an engagement shoot! Here are some tips and tricks on what to wear, and how to prepare for your engagement photo session.
BE YOURSELF
You want your outfits and accessories to truly reflect you and your personal style. If you like red lipstick, go for it! If your partner feels stiff and awkward in a button down shirt, don’t make them wear it! Avoid wearing anything that you feel the need to adjust every time you move. The most important thing to feel during your engagement session is comfort. If you feel comfortable, your going to LOOK comfortable!
CHOOSE 2 OUTFITS
I suggest choosing a “casual” outfit, and a “date night” outfit. The casual outfit is what you might wear to the farmers market, or brunch. For the “date night” outfit, think about what you typically wear when you’re heading out for a fancy dinner together! Having two outfits is a great way to add variety to your gallery.
Try to stick to colors that compliment each other, rather than wearing the same color. You don’t want to look matchy-matchy, but its also important that you don’t have two totally different styles going on! You want the formality of the outfits to match. So if your wearing a “casual” outfit, make sure your partner is, too!
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Stay away from any patterns or colors that may be distracting or considered “busy”. That way, we can keep the attention on the connection between you and your partner! You may want to steer away from anything trendy, as well. Remember that we want to keep these photos timeless! When in doubt, stick to simple neutrals.
CONSIDER THE LOCATION & SEASON
Make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and the location. If your engagement session is scheduled in the summer on the beach – it doesn’t make sense to wear a sweater and dress shoes. If your scheduled in the winter – avoid wearing a little dress so that you don’t freeze!! If we’re heading to a grassy meadow – bring comfortable shoes so that you can walk easily! Being comfortable is key – so always consider the weather and your location!
PROPS & ACCESSORIES
Props have a bad reputation of being cheesy. But Im a firm believer that props don’t have to be cringe worthy, as long at they’re done right! Get creative with a bottle of champagne, blankets, your dog, your vespa, flowers, your boat, car, etc. Same goes for accessories! I love when couples bring hats or scarves because its nice to pair them with different outfit options. Layering your outfits can create some diversity in your images, too!
GET YOUR RING CLEANED & BOOK A MANICURE!
We’re going to get up close and personal with your new sparkly accessory, and we want to showcase it as best we can! Getting your ring cleaned will help make those ring shots pop, and a fresh manicure is the cherry on top!
HAIR & MAKEUP
If you’re stressing about styling your hair or getting your contour just right – consider bringing in the professionals! This could also be a great opportunity to have a bridal trial with your hair and makeup vendors.
DON’T GO CRAZY ON PINTEREST
Pinterest is the go-to place when it comes to striking inspiration, but it can also be incredibly overwhelming and quite honestly – unrealistic. Photographers have their own creative process when it comes to capturing REAL moments. Those moments are missed when you’re just trying to recreate poses on a pinterest board. Trust the professionals! You’ve hired them for a reason!
GET READY TO HAVE FUN!
No need to worry about posing or how you’re going to look in front of the camera – that’s what Im here for! I’ll be there to guide you and direct you through the entire session. I’ll give you prompts and fun things to do together, so that it feels a lot like a date, plus a third wheel! Enjoy this time to celebrate your engagement with your fiance, and let me capture all of the sweet moments along the way!
