The purpose of an engagement photoshoot is to announce to the world that you’ve found the love of your life! Read our tips on how to prepare for your engagement photo shoot!
Clothes
You’ve probably read some form of this tip before, but it really is the most important thing. If you choose clothes that are too tight or clingy, you’ll spend your whole session picking at them or covering up. If you choose something you’ve never worn before, you’ll be worried about how you look in it or may discover it’s actually terribly uncomfortable, which can come across in your photos.
Choose outfits that make you feel like a million bucks. If you do purchase something new, take it out for a test run with plenty of time to launder it before your session in case of a spill or other mishap. As much as you consider how your engagement outfits make you feel, think also about how they’ll photograph during your session. Ladies, we recommend choosing pieces that flow nicely as you move, especially if you’re doing your photos outdoors.
Hair and make up
Generally, it is better to put on more makeup than usual for photoshoots as the lighting can often make you look washed out. If you’ve never done makeup for photoshoots before or you aren’t really sure what to do with your hair, you may want to hit up the salon before your engagement shoot.
The scene
Location is everything, so before heading to your neighborhood park for engagement photos, think about what you really love as a couple and what places reflect that. This may be the mountains if you enjoy hiking, by the waterfront if you love to swim or at home if you prefer chilling at home. Don’t be afraid to incorporate your favorite activities like riding bikes or taking a canoe down to the lake.
The time
You may have heard that there are certain times of the day that are better for photos and that’s all because of the light. Golden Hour, which is that beautiful time of day just before the sun sets is when you want to shoot if you’re looking for that glorious, golden light in your photos. It’s important to be aware of when the sun is going to set so that you have plenty of time to shoot before the light is gone. The early afternoon may sound like a good time for photos schedule-wise, but keep in mind that the light is much harsher at this time because the sun is directly overhead. Sunrise sessions are amazing but are often not used due to lack of salons open that early.
Shot Spot Engagement Photoshoots Vancouver
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