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What to Wear to Your Engagement Session
Tips for Deciding What to Wear to Your Engagement Session
Figuring out what to wear can be kind of stressful, we get it! Outfits really can make or break your photos. Don’t be afraid to send your photographer (hi, me) a whole fashion show to find the perfect outfits. I will always be honest! Even if a outfit is super cute, it may not photograph the best with my editing style. Neutrals are always the way to go for me as they photograph beautifully no matter what. Patterns aren’t always bad; however, they can be a distraction. Overall, wear what you feel best in. If you don’t feel confident, that is a big no, no. So let’s swap out for something you do feel confident in!
I definitely have my hand up when it comes to not knowing what to wear for my own engagement session. For any photoshoots of myself, I put a lot of thought into this decision. Here are a few tips I suggest that will help you when picking your photoshoot outfit for your engagement session.
No. 1
Pick your color palette for your session
Decide which tones you want — earth tones, blue tones, neutrals (my favorite) are all great options. Choose a color that always looks great on you and you feel yourself in. Still not sure? Having some neutrals in there always looks great in photos — tans, creams, greys, & whites are tough to go wrong in photos.
No. 2
Don’t match, coordinate engagement outfits.
For couple photos or especially family photos, having all three kids wearing the same shade of pink doesn’t look very appealing in photos. Try to have different shades of the same color that look good together or choose colors that compliment each other.
No. 3
Match the location of your engagement photoshoot
Go with the season and location. For fall season photos, pick some tans, reds, and browns that will look great with the changing leaves. Sweaters, cardigans, & hats always look good in photos. Think about what the location will look like and pick colors that will complement the scene.
No. 4
Be comfortable
My goal in the photoshoot is to capture your true self. Your style is a part of this so I want you to pick an outfit that would be your go‑to dressy casual outfit that you feel most comfortable in. If you like to wear dresses and jewelry then wear that or if you have a more grunge style then add some darker tones to your look. At the end of the day, I am there to document who you are and your emotions — not what you wear, so choose what your are comfortable in.
Ready to schedule your engagement photoshoot?
Send me a message or click here to book a session with me. I can’t wait to document some beautiful moments for you in a romantic setting!
Still not sure what to wear to your engagement session?
Click here to see my Pinterest board of engagement photoshoot outfits for more inspiration.
Tips for Deciding What to Wear to Your Engagement Session
Figuring out what to wear can be kind of stressful, we get it! Outfits really can make or break your photos. Don’t be afraid to send your photographer (hi, me) a whole fashion show to find the perfect outfits. I will always be honest! Even if a outfit is super cute, it may not photograph the best with my editing style. Neutrals are always the way to go for me as they photograph beautifully no matter what. Patterns aren’t always bad; however, they can be a distraction. Overall, wear what you feel best in. If you don’t feel confident, that is a big no, no. So let’s swap out for something you do feel confident in!
I definitely have my hand up when it comes to not knowing what to wear for my own engagement session. For any photoshoots of myself, I put a lot of thought into this decision. Here are a few tips I suggest that will help you when picking your photoshoot outfit for your engagement session.
No. 1
Pick your color palette for your session
Decide which tones you want — earth tones, blue tones, neutrals (my favorite) are all great options. Choose a color that always looks great on you and you feel yourself in. Still not sure? Having some neutrals in there always looks great in photos — tans, creams, greys, & whites are tough to go wrong in photos.
No. 2
Don’t match, coordinate engagement outfits.
For couple photos or especially family photos, having all three kids wearing the same shade of pink doesn’t look very appealing in photos. Try to have different shades of the same color that look good together or choose colors that compliment each other.
No. 3
Match the location of your engagement photoshoot
Go with the season and location. For fall season photos, pick some tans, reds, and browns that will look great with the changing leaves. Sweaters, cardigans, & hats always look good in photos. Think about what the location will look like and pick colors that will complement the scene.
No. 4
Be comfortable
My goal in the photoshoot is to capture your true self. Your style is a part of this so I want you to pick an outfit that would be your go‑to dressy casual outfit that you feel most comfortable in. If you like to wear dresses and jewelry then wear that or if you have a more grunge style then add some darker tones to your look. At the end of the day, I am there to document who you are and your emotions — not what you wear, so choose what your are comfortable in.
Ready to schedule your engagement photoshoot?
Send me a message or click here to book a session with me. I can’t wait to document some beautiful moments for you in a romantic setting!
Still not sure what to wear to your engagement session?
Click here to see my Pinterest board of engagement photoshoot outfits for more inspiration.
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