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Engagement Session Tips
Engagement sessions are so much fun! It gives me and my couples a chance to work together before the wedding and you never know what to expect with them! From epic mountain shoots to cooking in the kitchen you can do whatever you want with them. I always get questions on how my couples should prepare, so I wanted to share some of my top tips on preparing for an engagement session! Enjoy!
I totally get it! It can be a little intimidating having your picture taken, especially engagement sessions when the photos are a little more intimate. Prepping for an engagement session can be a little stressful as well! What do you wear? What does your fiance wear? How many outfits do you need? Well hopefully I can help with some of these tips for your session!
1. Don’t try to match your outfits exactly! Try to coordinate your colors and accessories instead. Outfits that compliment each other instead of match are going to create a great look for your engagement photos!
2. Most patterns are actually ok as long as they don’t have graphics on them. If you are wearing a pattern just make sure it is not overwhelming or distracting for the photos!
3. Don’t be afraid to be bold! Make your outfits your own and something you feel shows off who you are. Fun shoes or scarves are some examples of accessories!
4. Most of the time, my couples bring two outfits along for the session. One that’s casual and a little more fun, the other being more dressy and romantic. This will give you two different looks for your session and gets you even more variety!
5. If you have a pup you want to bring with you I’m all for it! I love doing photos of couples with their furry friends! Just make sure you have a friend or family member that can take care of your pup when they’re not in the photos.
6. Make sure you empty your pockets before the session! This includes keys and phones (for the guys you can put your phone in your back pocket).
7. Be on time for your session! We will only have so much time before the sun goes down, so the later you are unfortunately the less photos we’ll be able to get.
8. Create something unique and true to you as a couple! The best part is we can do literally anything for your engagement shoot. What do you two love to do together? What do you see when you think of yourselves as a couple? I’ve done everything from a cooking session in a couple’s home to an epic mountain session! Don’t be afraid to be unique to who you are.
9. Make a day of it! Incorporate your session into a day long date. Take advantage of having the time together. Have a dinner date afterward and just enjoy each other!
10. And finally just relax! You don’t have to be a pro at this! That’s what I’m here for and I’ll help you along the way. We’ll have fun with it!