Hello dear bride! Since we’re in the heart of Wedding Season with engagements just about everywhere you look, I wanted to take a moment to share a few of my biggest tips for couples who are planning their Engagement Pictures!
It builds trust between us and you will get to know my shooting style. It creates a safe space to be beautiful, to laugh, and to love. By the time your wedding day arrives, you have already spent an hour in front of my camera –you know my funny jokes, my hopeless romantic mood. And I know how you both met, your love story… And this makes me even more excited to capture the next step in your journey together!
One of the biggest things that couples struggle with is deciding what to wear! The key to reducing stress the day of your engagement session is to set aside your outfits in advance – that way you have plenty of time to find the perfect coordinating ensemble and have time to pickup any additional items or accessories to complete your look!
I like to use the word coordinating when referring to the way a couple should dress, because this term involves some level of complimentary colours, fabrics, accessories, and overall aesthetic! Being too matchy-matchy or too opposite in dress can distract from the emotion, laughter, and happiness captured in your portraits! Keep the following suggestions in mind:
I highly recommend doing a little research before your session – look through old blog posts, visit your favorite local retailers, do a little window shopping, find the accessories that compliment your overall look! Also consider having your hair and makeup done professionally before your session for an added boost of confidence and a little pampering!
Making your engagement session personal starts by selecting your location! Each setting which brings it’s own set of aesthetic qualities and style, which contributes to the overall look that you’ll see carried throughout your images!
From Nyali or Diani beach, the possibilities in the Kenya Coast Area are endless! I also love to travel and have photographed Engagement Sessions as far as Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar! If there is a place that you absolutely love, especially if it’s a beautiful place to watch the sunset, it may be the perfect spot for your Engagement Session.
Incorporating something you’re passionate about, whether it’s cooking together, trying new restaurants, sailing, football, hiking, day trips, or picnics – gives your engagement session an underlying significance and allows us to capture images that fit your unique relationship!You don’t need to create an “event” such as a hike or picnic unless that’s truly what you want, but having a general idea of what you would like to do during your engagement session makes the shoot even more fun!