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Engagement Session Prep

Your engagement session celebrates your unique relationship. This guide will help you prepare for an authentic, romantic, and fun experience.

Outfits & Styling

Coordinating Your Looks

  • • Coordinate colors and vibes without matching exactly
  • • Complementary color palettes (neutrals, jewel tones, pastels)
  • • Both partners should feel comfortable and confident in their outfits
  • • Bring 1-2 outfit changes for variety
  • • Avoid large logos, busy patterns, or busy colors that distract from your faces
  • • Consider the location and season when planning outfits

Hair & Makeup

  • • Schedule professional hair/makeup or do what makes you feel confident
  • • Hair should frame your face nicely for close-up couple shots
  • • Makeup should be slightly enhanced for camera
  • • Bring touch-up supplies for both partners

Location & Vibe

  • • Discuss meaningful locations with your photographer
  • • Where did you first meet? First date? Propose?
  • • Beautiful natural settings: parks, gardens, waterfronts, hiking spots
  • • Urban locations: streets, alleyways, architectural backdrops
  • • Golden hour (1 hour before sunset) offers the best natural light

Before Your Session

  • • Get a good night's sleep the night before
  • • Eat a light meal to maintain energy
  • • Arrive 15 minutes early for touch-ups and to relax
  • • Discuss your vision and any special moments with your photographer
  • • Communicate any concerns or ideas

What to Bring

  • ✓ 1-2 additional outfit changes
  • ✓ Hair and makeup touch-up supplies
  • ✓ Comfortable backup shoes
  • ✓ Water bottles for both of you
  • ✓ Engagement ring (if it's new or important to the photos)
  • ✓ Light wrap or jacket (weather dependent)

During the Session

  • • I'll guide poses, but the best photos come from genuine interaction
  • • Talk to each other, joke, laugh, and be yourselves
  • • The camera captures real smiles and connection
  • • Don't worry about feeling awkward—it's normal at first
  • • By the end, you'll both be relaxed and having fun

Questions Before Your Session?

I'm here to help you prepare and ensure your session is comfortable and amazing. Reach out anytime!

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