How to Make the Most of Your Engagement Photo Session
This time of year is a very popular time for couples to get engaged, and that means they start thinking about Engagement Photos! I love creating Engagement Photos for couples that are unique and different. Gone are the days of boring cheesy Engagement Photos! I actually feel these images are so important that I include them in many of my wedding photography packages. So what can you expect when you are planning your Engagement Photos? What do you do to achieve the best possible results?
Planning Your Engagement Photos For The Best Results
A great dress + fabulous light and location!
The Number One reason an Engagement Session is a great idea to begin with is it gets people used to being in front of the camera. Even in the Age of the Selfie, most of us are not used to being photographed by a professional photographer. And lots of us are really uncomfortable showing genuine emotion in front of the camera. An Engagement Session helps me observe how you interact as a couple. And I always take time during the Engagement Session to ask questions and get to know my couples better because it helps me do my job better! This ultimately translates in to a better experience on your Wedding Day.
It was a cold day, but we sure had fun! And Ashley’s hair and makeup was superb!
Engagement Photos Hair and Makeup
Hair and Makeup is a great add on when planning your Engagement Session. Engagement Photos can be a wonderful trial run for your hair and makeup! You can see how things photograph and how well they hold up during a shoot. It also gives you a realistic idea of how long it will take to get your hair and makeup done on the wedding day and to plan accordingly.
Location is very important for an outdoor Engagement Photo Session.
Choose Locations That You Love/Have Special Meaning
Location is everything, for so many reasons. The most important reason for me is that I want you to be both excited and relaxed. I want you to like where we are photographing and feel comfortable in the location. Believe me, it shows in the final product. Also, when you choose to print your photos, hopefully you will love the location in those photos.
Plan For Enough Time For Your Engagement Photo Session
Expect to spend approximately and hour and a half to two hours if you are going on location and changing clothing. You want to have a relaxed, stress free session, so make sure you plan for enough time.
Bring Several Wardrobe Options
Feel free to bring a more formal look in addition to a casual look for your engagement photo session–variety is great!
This sophisticated couple chose Saratoga Lake for their Engagement Photos. Great choice!
One final thought: when you choose me to photograph you, you are in essence telling me that you trust me. That is a huge big deal to me. I figure when you book me that you are familiar with my work and what I produce. That being said, I welcome your input. I want to know if you have any ideas or suggestions–even if you think they are crazy! I will tell you if something might not work, but I want to hear it anyway!
Here is Ashley and Michael’s recent Engagement Session at Loon Meadow Farm so you can see what a typical Engagement Session looks like:
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