‘Tis the season to be married…or to get engaged!
With all of the newly engaged couples popping up everywhere, I thought I would offer a few tips on having your engagement portraits taken.
There are few things more stressful than getting ready to have your picture taken. Believe me…I know. The last time I had my picture taken, I was a nervous wreck the whole day. Planning the perfect wardrobe, hair and make up are stressful enough, but to have that choice documented….FOREVER?! Sheeesh. Stress. So, I thought of a few tips that have helped me tremendously to feel relaxed and confident leading up to the session.
1. PREPARE. Choose your wardrobe in advance. Don’t wait until the day of your session to try and decide what you and your honey will be wearing…that is a recipe for disaster and a sure bet for the fight of the century! If you need tips on how to coordinate on what to wear for your session, I have and entire Pinterest board just for you, here!
Also, if you have already decided who will be doing your hair and make up for your wedding day, it would be a great idea to schedule your test run for the day of your engagement session. This way, you have professional hair and make up for your portraits at no extra cost to you! Score!! (And, trust me, having your hair and make up done goes a long way in boosting your confidence in front of the camera.)
2. RELAX. If you’ve followed rule #1 and prepared for your session in advance, there’s no need to stress! Relax. Have a glass of wine and get ready to have some serious fun! (A little wine never hurt anybody and it does wonders for those jittery nerves that tend to creep in before a portrait session.)
3. HAVE FUN! Be yourself and have a good time. My absolute favorite pictures happen toward the end of a session when a couple has relaxed and almost forgotten about my camera. They are having fun and playing with each other. They are being themselves and it shows up beautifully on camera!
I hope these tips have been helpful. If I can make 1 couple feel more confident leading up to their portrait session (even if it isn’t with me) then I feel great about that!
If you have anymore questions, feel free to leave a comment!
Happy planning 🙂
