In today’s digital world making special arrangements to have your photo taken is certainly out of the ordinary. Follow the tips below to make sure your engagement photos are truly memorable.
2. CHOOSING THE PHOTOGRAPHER
▸ Hire a professional who specializes in wedding photography.
▸ Photographer should have
▹ Good cameras and good lighting.
▹ Should know how to get the right poses and compositions.
▹ Won’t be sidetracked by trying to be a guest.
▸ Ask for several portfolio samples
▸ Ask about timelines
▸ Make sure you are comfortable with him/her
3. RESEARCH YOUR PHOTO
STYLE AND GIVE EXAMPLES
■ Indoors in a studio or outdoors in a natural setting?
■ Formal or casual?
■ With a couple canoodling in a romantic location like
water’s edge at sunset?
■ Poised in silhouette against a stark industrial
background?
■ In the park with pets?
■ Dressed in costume and acting out dramatic
scenarios?
■ Completely candid?
4. SPECIAL
EFFECTS?
● Black & White
● Sepia
● Hyper-Saturated
● High-Fashion Layouts
● Photoshop
● Candid Selfie Stick
● Photobooth
5. WHAT TO WEAR?
Be in colors that are
complementary and
equally subtle or
bright.
Remember that in
close-up shots, your
neckline is the most
important part of
your outfit.
Don’t wear blingy
jewelry that will
detract from your
own radiant smile.