ENGAGEMENT PREP
It’ s always a little intimidating to have your picture taken.... even if it’ s just a photo on an iphone that is taken by a friend. We still want to look nice, make sure nothing is in our teeth and that our hair is behaving! I realize that preparing for your engagement session can be a little overwhelming. Here are some tips for outfits and accessories that will make the e-shoot preparation a little more managable!
- Don’ t try to MATCH... try to pick outfits and accessories that coordinate instead. If everyone wore the same exact color at their e-shoot, how boring would those images be?
- Don’ t be afraid to be BOLD! Accessorize and make your outfits your own! Scarves, bold necklaces and fun shoes are always welcomed!
- MOST PATTERNS are actually ok.... however, graphics are not favorable for portraits. If you’ re wearing a pattern, make sure it’ s not overwhelming and distracting.
- Most often, couples like to have one casual, everyday outfit and then one outfit that is dressier! This will give your shoot two totally different“ looks”. I recommend beginning with the dressy outfit first!
- Make sure you’ re comfortable in what you’ re wearing. And ladies, if the top is super low cut, that will limit the amount of angles I can shoot from.
- BE ON TIME! The sun is only out for so long! The later you arrive, the less time we have to shoot! And nobody wants that!
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- Empty your pockets! Literally. You don’ t want to have key chains or phones showing through your pockets.( This is for the guys especially!)
- Forget the“ photo shoot” part! You’ re not there for me, I’ m there for you!! I’ ll definitely be sure to get killer shots of you buys but more importantly, I’ m there to document this incredibly special time! Just be yourselves:)
- Clean the ring! I love to shoot a few rings shots while you change outfits! The cleaner the better!
- Relax! You don’ t have to be a pro at this! I’ m going to help you along the way and it’ s going to be a blast! Enjoy this time together, and make a date out of it! Plan dinner afterwards and celebrate!!