Engagement Session Guide
Expert advice for an effortless engagment session.
Congratulations on your engagement! This guide is designed to help you prepare for your engagement session so you'll have a stressfree and fun experience.
What should I wear?
It's important to wear something you feel comfortable in. Avoid clothes that are too tight or clingy, as you'll spend the entire session adjusting them or feeling self-conscious. When you wear something new, you might worry about how it looks and second-guess your decision. If you decide to buy a new outfit, take it for a test run on a date first to ensure you feel great in it and have time to adjust if needed.
Make it a date!
Turning your engagement session into a day-long date is one of the best ways to make the experience even more enjoyable and memorable. Starting the day together doing something you both love will help you relax and feel more at ease when it's time for the photoshoot.
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Create Memories: Make the entire day a memorable experience by starting with a fun activity, such as brunch at your favorite café or a stroll through the park. These moments can be a great warm-up for the photoshoot.
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Natural Interactions: When you’re in a relaxed and happy mood from spending the day together, your interactions during the session will be more genuine and natural. This results in more authentic and heartfelt photos.
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Celebrate Your Engagement: This is a special time in your lives, and turning the photoshoot into a full-day celebration adds to the joy and excitement of being engaged.
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Reduce Stress: Planning the session as part of a leisurely day helps reduce any stress or anxiety you might feel about being in front of the camera. Enjoying the day together takes the focus off the shoot and makes it more about your relationship.
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Better Photos: The emotions and connection you build throughout the day will enhance your photos, making them more meaningful and reflective of your relationship.
Start your day with a favorite breakfast spot, explore a new part of town, or revisit a location that holds special memories for you. This way, by the time you get to the engagement session, you’ll be in great spirits and ready to capture the essence of your love story.
Location & Timing
Getting the location right for your personalities is really important. Before going to the local park to get photos taken, think about what you love to do as a couple and what places reflect that. Maybe you have a favorite coffee spot, or maybe you just love to snuggle on the couch and watch a movie? When it comes to choosing a location for photos, go for a place that is meaningful to you both as a couple. When taking photos outside, it's usually best to take photos right after the sun rises or 1 hour before the sun sets. This creates a beautiful soft light that looks stunning!
