7 Tips for your Engagement Photos

After taking your relationship to the next level with the proposal, the next big thing is the engagement announcement. How you tell the world that you two have pledged your lives to each other is all up to you- but wouldn’t it be amazing if the photos captured your love, passion, and commitment all in one?

First things first, take a whole day out for this. These photos are not only special now; they will remain so forever. That is why they need to be just right. Here are some other tips you should keep in mind when going in for that dreamy photoshoot with your fiancé.

1.     Wear Something You Feel Confident in

Despite the obvious urge to buy a new dress and flaunt it in your engagement photos, go for a dress that you feel confident and beautiful in; something you wear on your best days out. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t buy a new dress- just that you should try it on extensively before you decide to go ahead with it.

Trust us, when the actual photoshoot is taking place, you want to be as comfortable as possible; a reliable dress you already own will enable you to be at your most relaxed. The more care-free you feel, the better the photos will turn out!

2.     Get your Hair and Make-Up Professionally Done

Consider hiring a professional hair and make-up artist to do a light touch-up before the shoot. While doing your own make-up is completely fine, it is better to be completely untroubled during the shoot. With the knowledge that your make-up and hair are perfectly done, it will be easier for you to move around- and offer up your best self to the camera.

This is not to say that you cannot do it yourself. If you know your way around products and your skills are medium to expert level, go for it! No one knows your face better than you. One extra tip: keep the make-up light and glowy- keep the smoky-eye for another day!

3.     Do it in the Daytime!

The magic of daytime photography is not unknown to anyone. It goes without saying that natural light will capture you two at your best, and so your photo shoot should be in the daytime! Remember to be watchful of the golden hour- around sunset, the lighting outside is just ideal for a warm, rusty glow on both of your faces. Your happiness will be more than evident.

4.     Hire a Professional Photographer

While your mutual friend might be a great photographer, it is not the same as hiring a professional. For shots that capture emotion, a certain bit of expertise is required. Since this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, we suggest you hire a photographer who specializes in couple photography- they would know exactly what to do in order to bring out your best.

5.     Bonus: Pick a Place with Sentimental Value