Not sure what to wear to your engagement session? We’re here to help! You should bring two to three outfits to your session so we can get a variety of different looks for you. We suggest the following tips!
Bring a ‘Dressy’ Outfit
It’s not every day you get to get all dressed up with your sweetheart and take photos together. So use this session as an excuse to 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
We 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 will be walking around in nature a lot. Make sure to bring shoes specifically for this outfit, too.
Coordination is Key
The most 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 wears a suit and tie in the same photo. Also, remember to dress for the location. For example, suppose you are doing a natural, rustic, or vintage session. In that case, 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 only to have one partner wearing a pattern at a time.
- Fluorescent colors – These don’t photograph well and can cast bright color tones on your skin.
If you have any further questions or want to discuss your outfits, you can contact us at [email protected].