Your engagement photography session is the perfect time to capture all of the joy and excitement leading up to your wedding! And what your wear plays a huge role in making those photos beautiful and timeless. To help you look your best, I've put together some essential tips to make sure your outfits are picture-perfect. Plus extra suggestions for both dressy and casual looks.
#1 : AVOID LOGOS and BUSY PRINTS
Your engagement session should be all about you, your partner, and your story... not your clothes. So while it's tempting to wear your most exciting prints or patterns, these can be distracting, pull too much attention away form your face, and clash with natural backgrounds. Prints and patterns also tend to go in and out of fashion, which can make your photos look dated quickly. What do you wear instead? Stick to solid colors. Wearing solids ensures that YOU are the focus (not your clothes) and will help keep your beautiful engagement photos looking timeless.
Essential Styling Tips for Your Engagement Photos
#2 : HIGHLIGHT YOUR BEST FEATURES
We all have features that we like, or don't like, and that's okay. We do want you looking and feeling confident though! That said, choose outfits that highlight your favorite features while shifting attention away from the ones you might not like as much. For example: wearing long sleeves is a great way to conceal your arms while also drawing the focus to your face.
A general rule of thumb for all portraits—your engagement photos included—is that the viewer's eye naturally goes wherever skin is exposed. Just something to keep in mind while your planning your outfits.
#3 : COORDINATE, DON'T MATCH
You and your partner want to choose outfits that complement each other without being identical. (Sorry, but this is not the time to be #twinning.) The best way to do this is to share the same color palette rather than exactly matching pieces.
#4 : CONFIDENCE and COMFORT ARE KEY
Don't just pick outfits that make you look good... choose outfits that also make you feel good! Choose clothing that fits well and allows you to move naturally. You want to wear clothes that you can comfortably sit, stand, and walk in for short periods of time. You also want to choose outfits that make you feel like your most beautiful, confident self! Your comfort and confidence will shine through in the finished photos and make you look like a natural in front of the camera!
#5 : THINK ABOUT SETTING
Coordinate your outfits to the photography location. The obvious thing to keep in mind is weather—you probably don't want to wear shorts and flip flops to a snowy winter photoshoot. But also think about the location itself. Are you having your photos taken at a rustic barn? The elegant Botanical Gardens? Downtown Dubuque? Keep the setting in mind as you choose both the style and color of your outfits. For example: lighter, flowy fabrics may work better for a flower garden, but an urban setting may look better with darker, more structured clothes.
