One of the first things that couples do in the wedding planning process is an engagement photography. It’s a great way to announce your engagement, but it’s also a perfect reason to dress up and have some nice photos together before your wedding day.
As with any photography, it’s always a big deal to decide what to wear for your engagement photography. It’s so important because while your outfit isn’t the most important part of the photoshoot, what you wear can either distract from or enhance the two of you, the focal points of the engagement photography.
If you have an engagement photography planned and are unsure of what to wear, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
Be Yourself!
This sounds so cliche, but it’s so true. With engagement photography, there’s always a certain level of pressure because these are photos that everyone will see. It’s easy to feel like you need to be over the top or stand out from everyone else, but just do what you do best. If you typically are the kind of person to dress up in a dress or pantsuit, then do so. If you are the type of person that wears sweatpants whenever possible, then you don’t need to stray too far from that either.
Think of Yourself, Elevated
Having said that you want to be yourself, you also want your engagement photography to reflect an elevated version of you and your fiance. Even if you two are just having a cozy photoshoot at home, put on a little makeup or groom your hair so that you look as good as you possibly can on camera. You don’t want the camera to pick up anything that you may not typically consider in a photoshoot, such as uneven coloration on your face or stray hairs sticking out.
Consider your Location
If you are taking photos at a place such as a local coffee shop or library, then you may want to dress crisp, but casual. If you are taking photos in a luxurious hotel lobby or even the location of your venue (depending on where it is), then you may want to dress up a little bit more. However, in some scenarios, the contrast of your location and outfits can also work really well, such as wearing a more formal outfit in the middle of a field or really industrial area. This can give your photos a more artistic feel.
Consider the Season
You probably don’t want to wear a summer dress in the middle of winter, nor do you also want to be layered up in the middle of summer. Consider the time of year that you are taking your photos and dress accordingly for that as well. If you want a little more flexibility in what you want to wear, have your engagement photography in a transition season (spring/autumn) where there is usually more variation in the weather.
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