The most important thing is to be yourself! To make the most of your engagement photos, here are some simple guidelines for choosing your outfits.

 

 

1. Wear complimentary colors and steer clear of bright orange, neon colors, and any colors that wash your skin tone out.

Searching for inspiration? Pinterest is a great place to start. Just type in 'engagement session outfits + (time of year or setting. Summer/Mountains)'. If you have several outfits to choose from, you can always send me photos of them so I can say yay or nay!

 

2. Alternate patterns and/or textures: Try to pair solid-colored shirts that compliment the color of the patterned material. Mix and match the textures of the materials. However, avoid closely spaced stripes due to something called Moire.

 

3. Accessorize: Add a scarf, belt, or cute jacket to create a layered look. But remember, don't overdo it with the jewelry - you don't want to take away from your engagement ring.

 

4. Clean your engagement ring: Ensure it's polished and clean so that the close-up ring shot looks awesome! Also, manicure your nails (men also). It's amazing how much detail the camera will show. Dirt under the nails, poorly trimmed nails, and dry skin don't look nice close-up. Moisturize your skin!

 

5. Dress casually: If you prefer a more casual look, opt for nice, clean jeans, and clean shoes. Avoid t-shirts with logos or distracting prints.

 

6. Choose 2 outfits each: You don't want to spend more time changing than taking photos. Layering or accessorizing is an easy way to create several outfits. Choose a more casual outfit and a more dressy outfit.

 

 

Bonus Tips!

 

7. Bring comfortable walking shoes as well as the shoes you want in the photo. You may need to walk through a field, or up a hill to that perfect location first.

 

8. Iron/Steam your clothing. Wrinkles don't look nice in your photos and aren't able to be edited out.

 

 

 

I hope these tips help you feel more prepared and excited for your upcoming engagement shoot. Let us know if you have any questions.