5 TIPS FOR PREPARING FOR YOUR ENGAGEMENT PHOTO SESSION!
Engagement sessions are super important because they capture the valuable moment of anticipation before two people join their lives together. This is why it is important to always get this photo session right. Remember, these photos are going to depict one of the happiest days in your life, so make sure to hire the right person to do the job!
To avoid the common wedding photography mistakes, it is necessary to do the following to prepare for an engagement session.
COMMUNICATION IS EVERYTHING
When it comes to photography, communication is essential. Your photographer knows nothing about you and your fiancé’s subtle intricacies, and this is why it is important to communicate with him or her to help them understand who you are, what are your character traits, and how to easily capture the moment.
Once you have met, let the photographer speak about his or her impressions and any ideas they have on their mind regarding the shoot. If you are working with a professional, he or she is going to help you make the most out your shooting location. Share your ideas and let your professional expound on them!
PLAN IN DETAIL
The planning part should be done in great detail. First, think about the location where you and your chosen one would like to take your photos. A generally great idea is to have your session at the location where the two of you first met. However, there are plenty of different places that can be symbolic for you.
To make sure that the location is great, it is also important to take your photographer while you are searching. He or she can be quite helpful as they are probably already familiar with the selection of places where couples have their engagement photos taken. Additionally, a photographer will get to see the location and easily prepare and take the right gear for the shooting day.
TAKE THE WEATHER INTO ACCOUNT
Many people easily find the perfect location for their photo shoot, and when the time comes to do it, the weather ruins the moment. To help your photographer use the most out of your surroundings, it is important to pay attention to the weather forecast. You do not want to end up soaking wet on your photoshoot day, or do you?! Some simple tricks with flash photography can make for some incredible photos, even in bad weather!
DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR CLOTHING!
To make the photos perfect, make sure you consult about the wardrobe you and your partner should wear to stand out or blend in with the surroundings. Remember to stay positive and relaxed, it will make the job for the photographer much easier, and you’re almost guaranteed to love your final images that much more!
GET YOUR HAIR AND MAKEUP DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL
Unless you’re an absolute EXPERT at hair and makeup, trust a professional to do it on the day of your engagement session. Treat yourself to an hour of pampering and champagne! Every premium engagement session at Marcus Anthony Photography comes with professional hair and makeup included in my 7th floor studio in downtown Wilmington. Enjoy the views and relax while we take care of your every need. We got this ?
This post is guest-written by Isabella Foreman, who works as a freelance content writer, recently working for Smart Photo Editors
