Suggestions on what to wear to your Engagement Shoot:
~ Wear something you are comfortable in. If you're not comfortable, it will show in the photos. 2-3 outfit options/changes are best; they give variety and a selection if you change your mind at the last minute and want a different look.
~ Think about layering clothing. With the unpredictable weather we get here in Vancouver, you never really know what's going to happen!
~ It's best not to wear very tight clothing that will restrict your movement in any way. We usually walk to different locations & may have you sitting on grass, laying down, hopping over rocks, etc. Practice moving around in your clothing before making the selection.
~ Wear something you love and make sure it's YOU! Try not to wear something you are going to wish you hadn't worn in a few weeks when looking back at the photos.
~ A bit dressier than normal can be flirty & fun, but make sure it's still you! All about you baby!
~ Wear clothes that are complementary in style & colour. But don't be too "matchy". For example, you could both wear 'spring' colours or different shades of blue.
~ Wear clothes that have the same level of "dressy-ness". Don't dress up and have your fiance wear their everyday jeans and tshirt.
~ Have clothes match the location and season of the shoot. If you aren't comfortable it will show in your pictures. Don't wear shorts and sandals if it's a Fall/Winter shoot, or a thick sweater and jacket for a Spring/Summer shoot.
~ Large patterns/florals/stripes/etc are a No-No. The backgrounds of photographs generally have a lot of texture and colour, so patterns etc will make the shot too busy.
~ Wear shoes you love, and that you can comfortably walk in. Bring along flip-flops to walk in if you want to change into stilettos etc for the actual picture taking.
~ Jewel-tone, solid colours are best! Along with neutral colours. For example, ladies could wear a bright coloured top or dress while men wear dark-wash jeans and a neutral button-down top. My fave picks for ladies - bright yellow, jewel-tone greens, purples, blues, and pinks! They give that pop of colour and look amazing in photos! Men - complement your gal by choocing a nice solid colour top in a complementary shade like dark blue/navy, browns, black etc.
~ Have a dressier clothing option as well as a casual one. Examples: Dressy - ladies in a bright spring dress, men in jeans and a button down shirt or light-knit sweater. Casual - both in jeans with complementary white/light coloured tops.
Other things to remember:
~ Leave your purse/bag behind. We can carry keys, small wallets, and a few necessities in our camera bags. Exception if you are bringing along extra outfit options where we will be walking to locations.
~ Feel free to bring your dog(s) along on the photo shoot - we LOVE dogs! But please have a friend come along to watch him/her while we are taking other shots.
~ Plan on having a good time. Think of it more as a date, and less of smiling at the camera. Natural smiles are different than forced smiles...and we want to see you glowing!
~ If there is something you want us to avoid photographing, it helps if you let us know in advance. That way we can work with you to keep the scar/tattoo/etc out of the pictures.
~ Ladies - please do not use the Engagement Session as your "trial run" for your wedding up-do!! Keep your hair casual, easy and romantic. The less fuss the better. There may be some wind(you never know in Vancouver!) and all that hard work making your "do" perfectly set can all be blown to the wind. (pun intended!)
One last thing:.......I promise!
~ Please, please, please...feel free to let us know of any poses you would like to incorporate into the shoot. We love getting suggestions from our clients! A little "foot pop" during a kiss? I think so! Definitely! Bring.It.On!
Over and Out
Claire
