All About Engagement Photoshoots
So, you just got engaged! Your mind is probably racing right now, going through all the things you must get done before your wedding. Engagement photos should be on that list for a variety of reasons. Luckily, we’re professionals who specialize in engagement photos, so we’re here to help you figure everything out. Often your wedding photographer will also be the one to take your engagement photos, so that’s a plus getting to work with someone you have a working relationship already (and it checks another box off the list in terms of planning!).
Your outfits
If you’ve been with us for a while, one thing you can count is that we’ll always have some style tips for you! During your engagement photos, your outfit should be something you feel comfortable in. Not only should you feel comfortable, but you should feel like you just starred in New York Fashion Week. What we mean by this is that your outfit should make you feel like an absolute goddess both inside and out.
Don’t mistake comfortability for lack of style, you can certainly wear something you feel great in and it still be comfortable for you in every way. There’s lots of ways you can determine the perfect outfit for your engagement shoot – maybe you’ve got a favorite dress you keep finding yourself picking out all the time. You could also run to the boutique to buy something new, but we recommend finding something that feels like your style and not anyone else’s. The last thing we all would want is for you to regret your outfit choice and hating all your pictures at the end of your shoot.
Your location choice
When choosing a location for your engagement shoot, it should be somewhere impactful. Remember, this is something that you’ll be able to cherish long after you’re married and you definitely want to look at your photos and smile. Places we don’t recommend are places that are places you and your partner haven’t tried to visit first or don’t have a connection with. You might be seeing all these Instagram photos of engagements that have a geotag, but it won’t be as special if you two don’t have some sort of connection to it.
Your hair + makeup
Many photographers will probably recommend for you to get your hair professionally done. However, if you’ve got a tighter budget to accommodate for, don’t feel obligated to hire someone. We will say, though, one good thing about hiring someone to do your hair and makeup for your engagement shoot can also be the person to do your wedding day hair and makeup – so there’s a plus. Hiring the same person for an engagement photoshoot and wedding day is so much easier and less to plan beforehand because you’ll already have a good idea of their work.
If you choose the other route and do your makeup yourself, choose something that looks natural and like you. Today is not necessarily time to experiment with new colors you’ve never tried or tricks to try. Get glam, but don’t overdo it!
17th + Pear + You
We are here to help! 17th + Pear is a professional photography duo located in Athens, AL and we’ve got a full-service photography company perfect for your engagement photos. Whether you’re looking for an engagement photo session or something else, we’d love to hear your ideas. Our ultimate goal with every session is to capture life’s magical moments – one shot at a time. Contact us today!