You’re engaged! Congratulations! While those early days are busy and you’re likely thinking about hiring a photographer for the big day. Why not consider engagement photography as well? Wedding photos are a precious way to be remember & cherish your big day for a lifetime. So why not have an engagement photoshoot to capture these memories too?
They make a great inclusion to any wedding album, telling the story from the beginning. Furthermore, engagement photos also make a great addition to Save The Date wedding cards. This article will talk you through all the steps and tips for the perfect engagement photoshoots.
Create an Engagement photoshoot Moodboard
Researching your engagement photos is essential to know what you want from your photoshoot. Using a site such as Pinterest can be a good idea for research. Pinterest is a social media and image sharing site letting you research different topics that interest you.
You could use Pinterest to research possible colour schemes and locations for your engagement shoot. You can create separate sections on one board using Pinterest. By using Pinterest, you can organise areas like colour schemes, possible outfits, poses and locations for easy access.
Choose a photographer for your engagement photoshoot.
Engagement photoshoots allow a test run for your big day. Having the same photographer for both events would be a good decision as it helps with preparation and experimentation. Also, if you use this shoot as a test run it will let you to get to know your photographer better and see if they’re the best fit for your Wedding. A test run also gives your photographer a chance to understand you as a couple better and ensure that your photos reflect that.
Make a plan For Your Engagement Photoshoot
After doing your research, you both should start selecting a venue that both of you will love. Then, as a result, you can start planning everything else around this location.
Planning The Location Of Your Engagement Photoshoot
The location of your engagement photoshoot solely depends on you and your partner. One idea could be simply by taking these photos where the proposal happened; however, this can often be challenging. For example, the location could be abroad or a place you can’t travel to for photos. You could also visit that is special to you both as a couple.
These locations could be:
- The spot where you first met each other
- Favourite place to visit as a couple
- Where you had your first date
- Your wedding venue
The engagement photoshoot’s location doesn’t necessarily have to hold special meaning. The location could just be a beautiful backdrop. It can be a good idea to research reserves or botanical gardens. There are plenty of Facebook groups and web pages online to see suitable locations nearby.
It is good to visit the location beforehand to find spots you like best. To get the best shots possible, ensure your location is well suited and keep an eye on the weather.
Planning: What To Wear To Your Engagement Photoshoot
Always have multiple options in your wardrobe. Occasionally things don’t go according to plan. These issues could be weather, lighting, or even wardrobe malfunctions. We recommend to bring a couple of outfit options with you on the day of the engagement photoshoot would be advised. You must be wearing something comfortable, and you both feel good wearing your outfits. You’ll want to dress similarly with your partner and decide what kind of vibe you want to go for, whether casual or smart attire.
Another thing to consider is hair and makeup. You can create a mood board for hair & make-up if it’s something important to you by looking through Pinterest or Instagram for inspiration and styles you both love. Then, decide between doing hair and makeup yourself or hiring a stylist. If you’re doing it yourself, ensure that you’re comfortable and know what to do, so it would be best to practice beforehand. When hiring a stylist, make sure that you’ve done a trial run and are happy with the results before moving forward.
Planning: Poses For Your Engagement Photoshoot
It would be recommended to try out different poses before the shoot with your partner. You can use Pinterest to create a mood board of potential poses. Your photographer will also be there to guide you and make suggestions on the day, but it makes things a lot easier to know what you want out of the shoot beforehand and comfortable posing in front of a camera. Talking with the photographer can also improve your pose ideas and even inspire new ones that would look better.
Once taken, your engagement photo shoot is a great tool. Not only are engagement photos a beautiful addition to the wedding photo album. In addition, engagement photos can be utilised as a part of your save-the-date favours, wedding invitations and announcements, and decor on a special day.
