Today’s blog post is on a subject I get asked about most often when planning an engagement session… WARDROBE!  There are many options when it comes to deciding what to wear in your photos but don’t be overwhelmed by them, because I am here to help you!  Your engagement session will allow for at least one outfit change so it is good to bring along an additional outfit so we can get a variety of different looks for you. I suggest the following:

•    Bring a ‘Dressy’ Outfit
It’s not every day you get to get all dressed up with your sweetheart and take photos together. Use this session as an excuse to really go all out and get fancied up! I’m not saying you have to wear a gown and tux (unless you want to), but maybe a dress or skirt for you, and a suit or nice slacks and a button up shirt for your fiancé. This outfit will be great for save the date cards, or the announcement in your local newspaper.

•    Go Casual
I also suggest you bring a more casual outfit. This outfit is ideal for your more fun, relaxed photos. Tailored jeans and a nice shirt are always a great choice, especially if we are going to be walking around in nature a lot. Make sure to bring shoes specifically for this outfit, too.

•    Coordination is Key
An important thing to remember is to coordinate. You don’t want to be matchy-matchy, but you want to coordinate. Choose similar colors and styles that photograph well together. For example, you don’t want to wear jeans if your fiancé is wearing a suit and tie in the same photo.  Also remember to dress for the location. For example, if you are doing a natural, rustic or vintage session, you’ll want to stay away from bright colors and opt for neutrals instead.

•    Things to Avoid
– Logos, unless we’re doing a sports session and you’re wearing jerseys, etc.
– Patterns – Try to stick with solid colors or minimal patterns. Plaid shirts are fine as long as your fiancé isn’t wearing stripes or polka dots. It’s a good rule of thumb to only have one partner wearing a pattern at a time.
– Fluorescent colors – These don’t photograph well and also can cast bright color tones on your skin.

The single most important thing to remember when choosing what to wear for your photos is to wear what is comfortable!  I am happy to offer guidance when deciding what to wear so don’t hesitate to ask!!  A blog post about Styling your session will be coming soon so STAY TUNED!!

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