What to wear for your engagement photos
Updated: Sep 1, 2023
This is the number one question many couples concern about, what to wear for our engagement photos? These photos will show up on your save the dates, wedding invitations, and in your future homes. That’s why it’s so important to pick outfits that look amazing and that you feel good in, but also that speak “you”.
HOW I SHOOT MY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS
I am a photographer who is much more oriented to movement, walking and changing scenery. So what you can expect from me is definitely not standing in one place, in surroundings, making you do poses. I like my clients to be not stressed about the fact “they don't model or pose”. The easiest way for me to be creative and evoke genuine emotion from you and your partner is through movement. Making sure you choose an outfit that allows you to move comfortably and shoes that are comfortable and adapted to the environment is something that will make all our lives easier.
KEEPING YOUR LOCATION IN MIND
Most locations I shoot at are a bit harder to wear heels or uncomfortable shoes. Whether we are walking the streets or going into nature. Think about wearing the second pair of comfortable shoes for walking around if you’d like to be in heels on the shots. Keep in mind that the city is no less difficult than nature. The city stones are centuries old and REALLY slippery.
HAVING AN OUTFIT CHANGE
Now I’m not saying you can’t wear a dress or something fancier for your engagement photos! But, I HIGHLY recommend, especially for longer photo sessions, that you bring a second outfit that’s casual, and maybe show more of your character, your everyday personality. This way we can focus on more formal and intimate photos as well as really fun and playful photos with both outfits! I love formal photos, but if I’m being honest, my favorite photos are always the ones in a casual T-shirt and sneakers! I have so much fun capturing more genuine and real emotions when you feel the most comfortable being yourself! In summer months consider the heat and there will be some sweating, you’d maybe wanna have a change for those situations. And also a combination for a swim in the sea? There are endless possibilities.
KEEP COLOR IN MIND
It’s all about the message and statement here. If you’d like more casual, more natural, and blended photos then I suggest picking the clothes that will be in the same hues as the surroundings. But for a bolder and more contrasty experience then some complimentary color to the surroundings. But in the end, it's all about personal preference. Just be careful of the bold prints and patterns, that can be dangerous.
NEVER FORGET TO ACCESSORIZE
Accessorize! Wearing layers or accessories add a lot of creativity to the shoot! It can showcase your personality whether you vibe a bright and flashy or more grungy and moody! Layers and accessories can also add more movement, life, and texture to the photos so sometimes it’s fun to add a vest, scarf, hat, or sunglasses, to your outfit!
ADVENTURE ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Ultimately I want you to feel like YOU and to be comfortable! Seriously come in sweats and a hoodie for your session if you’d like! I’d honestly love you for it. Dress for you and your personality!
And at the end, I give every client before their session a detailed e-guide on how to prepare and what to expect, so they come to the session light-hearted and not stress over minor things.
PRINCINO PHOTOGRAPHY | COUPLES PHOTOGRAPHER
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