Engagement portraits are fun and exciting for me to shoot and for my couples to experience. I love getting to see how the couples interact with each other and their elements. What I love even more, is getting to see their choice of fashion. Everyone is different. Some are old souls at heart, some are super glamorous and others are whimsical.
Today I wanted to talk about why I think getting glammed up for your engagement photography session is a good idea.
- You can dress casually any day for any regular photos. Think about all of the photos you’ve been in with friends and family. You’re engagement photos are a once-in-a-lifetime thing and they should stand out from the photos you’ve taken together before.
- It’s a special time in your life and you should take out all the stops so you can celebrate it at its fullest. You could even go to a nice restaurant once you’re done with your photos to continue the love-fest.
- Engagement photos sets the tone for your wedding and your wedding guests. Are you having a black-tie wedding? Maybe you’re having a country-formal wedding. Either way, try to immolate your wedding dress code so your guests know what to expect.
- Dressing up increases your confidence in your ability to pose for photos. There’s something so empowering about being dressed to the nines and posing in front of a camera.
Some of my favorite places to find formal outfits for your engagement portraits:
Rent the Runway
Etsy.com <-Support small business
Jos.A.Bank <-Men’s suits
Or you can go where the Prom dresses are