9 Tips to make the most of an engagement session

Summer Carnival engagement session


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 manageable!

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Summer Engagement Session South Haven Beach

1. 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?

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2. Don’t be afraid to be BOLD!

Accessorize and make your outfits your own! Scarves, jackets, bold necklaces and fun shoes are always welcomed!

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3. Patterns but no graphics

Most simple patterns are actually ok…. however, graphics are not favorable for portraits. Textures are great too, like lace and ruffles. If you’re wearing a pattern, make sure it’s not overwhelming and distracting. It is usually best if only one of you is in pattern and the other in solid color.

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4. Empty your pockets!

Literally. You don’t want to have key chains or phones showing through your pockets. (This is for the guys especially!)

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5. Choose 2 different outfits

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!

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6. Comfy and Respectable

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.

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7. 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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8. Clean the ring!

I love to shoot a few rings shots while you change outfits! The cleaner the better!

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9. Relax!

You hired a pro so 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!!

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