Your engagement photos will be used on your wedding invites, as props during your wedding and for years and years to come on the walls of your home. So as you can imagine you want to make sure that they are as perfect as possible. As the old saying goes a picture is worth a thousand words. In this case you just don’t want them to be a thousand wrong words. Here are 3 tips make sure that your photos can withstand the test of time and that they turn our just as you had dreamed.
1. Location, Location, Location
The backdrop you choose can take a photo from just ok to breath taking. Don’t be afraid to mix it up and choose several different locations for your photo shoot. You will find the changing up the scenery can change the entire feel of the photo even if you don’t change your apparel.
2. Clothing
Let you photo do that shouting not your clothes. These photos are going to be around for a long, long time. Some styles are timeless others are short lived fads so make sure you have clothing that still expresses yourself but don’t distract. Also, another important tip to remember about clothing is that you will want your colors to complement your partners as not to clash. So plan ahead of what you are going to wear.
3. Photo Props
Props are a fun way to express your individuality as well can really make a photo. However they can also really distract so make sure that the props you bring are well thought out for location and style you are going. For example a picnic blanket, basket, and vintage plates and silverware would go great with a rustic outdoor shoot. There are thousands of things you can worry about when it comes to taking your engagement photos however if you follow these 3 simple tips rest assured you will get some amazing shots that you will cherish forever.