You’re engaged. You’ve picked your photographer. And it’s time to set up your engagement photo shoot. Aaaaand cue the blank thought bubbles and blame lack of inspiration. What should you wear? Where should you go? How do you pose? Should you bring props?
Kunio Photography shares Rachelle and Richard who do an engagement photo shoot right!
Take note: Wear clothes that are expressions of you! Make sure they’re comfy. You don’t want to be futzing with weird straps or funky waistlines.
Suggest a location that’s picturesque. If there’s a place that has special meaning to you, then fabulous! If you really can’t peg down a spot that gives you warm fuzzies, then just pick the pretty! Fields with wildflowers seem to be popular. Old farmhouses. City streets with colorful backdrops. You can do some really creative shots in these locations.
Allow your photographer to direct you and just go with you. The person you hired behind the camera may try some adventurous poses on you, and have fun with it because these are your engagement photos. Not your usual Saturday night going-out framers. They shouldn’t look like the rest of your snaps that are in your iPhone’s camera roll. They’re going to be the photos that go on your save-the-dates or guestbook or on your bubbie’s fridge. Getting artsy is totally kosher! Romantic poses. Flirty poses. Fun poses. Serious poses. Do ’em all and do ’em with gusto. Rock that camera like you’re not the next top model, but you are the top model. Right now.
Props. Are. So. Fun! No. They’re not. More like: PROPS ARE SOOOOOO FUN!!!!!!!!!!! Get creative with props and bring items that complement your photo space, your wardrobe, and your personalities. Props are the X factor that help showcase the reason why you’re you as individuals and as a couple. With the help of props, your love will make sense.
This adorable shoot looks like it belongs on the pages of an Anthropologie catalogue. Love the wardrobe and style. Love the location. Love the use of props. Rachelle and Richard come to life as a couple. Don’t you feel like you know them? And love them?
