What do I wear to my engagement session?

Portrait / Engagement Clothing advice…

• We absolutely encourage outfit changes. So consider wearing something dressy and bringing along something more casual/everyday

• Beware words, logos, loud colors and patterns that might distract from the truly important aspect of the pictures: you! The human eye will locate familiar words in pictures and put them together, taking away from the true subject.

• Coordinate your outfits, but don’t wear the exact same thing. Stick to the same color family or complementary tones and bear in mind that darker colors are most slimming on women.

• Think about wearing an outfit that matches your surroundings. Floppy summer hat for a beach session: YES!  Floppy summer hat for a snowy session on the ski slopes: MAYBE NOT.

• Give your shoes as much attention as your shirt. They will be in the pictures and may even be highlighted in a few. Heels are great with jeans, pants, or skirts, if you’re comfortable in them. They make the legs look longer.

• Wear something that you feel defines your personal style.

• Wear something you can sit, walk, run, lay down, jump, kick, and spin in.

• Check the weather and dress appropriately. No matter how cute you look in that flirty tank top, you’ll be completely miserable when you wear it in thick fog. Wool sweaters and wellies can be just as awesome. When in doubt: LAYERS!

• Accessorize with your favorite jewelry, scarves, hats, belts, shoes, and even pets (well-behaved, of course).

Tips:

• Bring a small mirror, makeup, and brush for any touchups.

• Unless you want it in the pics, don’t bring a purse; you’ll just be putting it down every few seconds.

• If you’re particularly concerned about something, mention it to us so that I can keep an extra sharp eye out for it. (examples: that cowlick you’ve had since you were 5, the necklace that is constantly flipping around, more cleavage than grandma would appreciate, etc.)

In the end, be true to yourself. If you are not comfortable, it will be obvious in your pictures. If these suggestions don’t feel like you, break all the rules and show up in something that is completely, and totally you.