Elevate your engagement photos
Your engagement session is coming up and you don’t know what you wear? Don’t worry, I got you. This is where the fun begins! I’m sharing all the DOs of what makes an outfit AMAZING on camera.
FINDING OUTFITS THAT
MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD
The last thing I want is for you to feel uncomfortable during your session. I want the focus to be on you two as a couple and how you feel together.
When you feel good in your own skin, this exuberates in photos. And then you can focus on being present to each other and the joy of the moment (which is my favourite thing of all to capture).
HOW DRESSY SHOULD MY OUTFIT BE?
My rule of thumb is this: dress in something you love! If your vibe is a casual tee and Levis, that’s perfect. Or maybe you want a romantic vibe and have a flowy dress you bought for the occasion - wear it!
What’s more important is the colour scheme. You’ll want to pick a colour scheme for the two of you combined of 3-5 neutral colour tones that coordinate together (eg. For a more classic chic feel, you could go with sophisticated light neutrals like blush pink, creams, heather grey, some pops of navy and leather brown. For a boho vibe, you could choose leather brown, rust orange, sand tones, cream, and sage). I love recommending Pinterest because they have so many different ideas and inspiration for outfits.
The key to a great outfit for her is: movement.
For a timeless style, think romantic and light fabrics. I always add in tons of movement during your photoshoot; it adds so much life and that authentic, candid feel to your engagement photos. Light flowy fabrics add so much gorgeous movement and life to your photos. Fabrics to look for include lace, crepe, tulle, and lightly textured fabrics.
TRIAL YOUR HAIR AND MAKEUP
Your engagement session is a great opportunity to get professional hair and makeup done since it really enhances your photos. It’s also a great opportunity to trial these services in preparation for your big day.
THINGS TO AVOID
Graphics and large logos: These add a busy feeling to your photos and can be very distracting in photos.
Ditch anything too matchy-matchy: if you are both wearing the same or similar colours (eg. black and navy, or both wearing white tops) it can be harder to visually differentiate the two of you in photos
Anything too tight or too short: Or just plain uncomfortable. Here’s the thing. If you’re spending your time feeling restricted or always adjusting your straps/dress/boobs/etc., you’ll spend the time of your session worried about how you look rather than having fun! And the discomfort will show in your photos. Avoid anything that you can’t move freely in. You should be able to sit in it, jump in it, squat in, give and receive a piggy-back ride in it, etc. If you buy a new outfit for your engagement session, be sure to take it out for a test run! The last thing you want is to find out that the dress is awkwardly short at your shoot.
Bright, neon, bold colours: Try to avoid wearing bright reds/oranges/yellow, neons and similar colors. They can reflect color onto your skin and be unflattering. Avoiding these extra bold colors means all the attention is on your faces and the love you share.
FINAL WORDS…
Ultimately, wear what makes you feel confident, comfortable, and true to yourselves as a couple. Your engagement session is a celebration of your unique bond, and your outfits should reflect that authenticity.
I can't wait to capture these special moments for you both. Remember, the most important thing is to relax, have fun, and let your love shine through!