Jul 23, 2020
If you're reading this, you've probably either booked your engagement session or are thinking about it!! I decided to put together this little blog post for all of my clients who reach out with questions before their shoot - from what to wear to where in the world we should go.
STEP ONE Get in touch with your dream photographer. I HIGHLY recommend doing engagement photos with same photographer who will be there on your wedding day. It not only helps your photographer get to know you (one of my favorite parts of my job is becoming friends with my clients), but it helps you feel even more comfortable in front of the camera on your big day!
STEP TWO Set a date. Some things to think about: Your favorite time of year. Do you want to match the season you're getting married? Do you want to use your engagement photos for your save the dates? A popular rule of thumb for when to send out save the dates is 8-12 months out. (Or just ASAP if you're planning a wedding in less time.) Give yourself at least a couple of weeks to design, print, address, and mail out your save the dates!
STEP FOUR What to wear. I love photographing earthy tones. But the most important part is that you dress in something that is comfortable and makes you feel like you. What would you normally wear on a date night? Go with that! Solid prints do photograph best. If you want to wear leopard print or floral, just make sure your guys wears a plain white tee. An hour is plenty of time for an outfit change, so I'd recommend coming ready to go in one outfit and bring a second one to hop into halfway through ~ one more casual and one more fancy, maybe. Also, you can absolutely send me mirror pics and ask me for my opinion!
STEP FIVE Have fun!