You don’t want to head into the week of your engagement photo session with no plans. Maybe you don’t care too much about locations or poses, but when it’s the morning of and you’re trying on what you thought you wanted to wear and it’s NOT working, you’ll be wishing you took a few prep steps. Here’s our advice on what to do before your engagement session prep!
Pinterest board
The first thing is first – get some inspiration by creating a Pinterest board. This is the best way to put in your engagement session prep. You probably already have a Pinterest board for your wedding but, take it up a notch and find some inspiration for your engagement photoshoot session. Are you looking for more outdoor shots that highlight a waterfront, sunset, or open field? Another option is to make it modern by making a night on the town out of it. Narrow down your vision by researching a few of your favorites on Pinterest.
Scout locations nearby and narrow down
Once you have a better idea of what you want your pictures to look like, it can give you a starting point of what to look for in your engagement photoshoot locations. A park, a lake, or rooftop locations to get your city’s skyline. The options are limitless, but unfortunately, the time with your engagement photographer is not. Prioritize your favorite stops to visit during your shoot.
Check with locations if they have a fee, rules, etc.
If you end up choosing a location like a bar, hotel, or any indoor place where things are sold, make sure to check with the owner if there are any rules on having photoshoots. Some major hotels or businesses require a waiver to have photos taken there. The last thing you’d want is to show up with your photographer all dressed up, only to find out you can’t have your photo shoot there!
Pick out your outfit at least a week ahead
You want to pick your outfit at least a week ahead. Try the full outfit, accessories, and all on before photoshoot day. This makes sure the outfits you have in mind fit right and look good together. (Maybe have your friend or fiance snap a pic of you in it!) This also avoids realizing the day of your photoshoot that you actually have no idea where that special dress is.
Indoor Engagement Sessions
We all would love to have an outdoor engagement session, but one should not forget about where we live. Sometimes the weather just doesn’t want to cooperate. Here are a few ideas on how an indoor engagement session can create moments that will be cherished for a lifetime.
If an art gallery or museum is your venue then this is an amazing location for taking your engagement session. There are many museums and art galleries that permit people to do an engagement session if you have them for your reception. It will allow couples to capture moments with many creative things, for instance, photos in the redesigned atrium at the Museum of Visual materials in Sioux Falls.
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