PL AN NING H O W T O G E T I T A L L D O N E B E F O R E T H E B I G D AY
How to Take the Best Engagement Photos Ever By Kamaree Odom | Photography by Social Shots Photography As the holidays draw near, it’s not uncommon to see a spike in engagements. If you find yourself in the fall-winter crowd, you don’t have to wait for the warmer months to plan an epic engagement session that can be memorialized for all time. From what to wear to where to go, here are my top tips that’ll ensure you get the best engagement photos ever!
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Practice For The Big Day | Your engagement session is a great time to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding. Your photographer will teach you how 40 | BLACKBRIDE.COM
to pose and they’ll provide direction on how to look amazing in your photos regardless of your shape or size. Enhancing your physique on camera is the goal. Be prepared to spend at least one to two hours for your session.
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Incorporate Who You Are As A Couple | When preparing for your e-session, consider what characteristics best represent you as a couple. Do you love sports? Are you diehard alumni? Maybe it’s the place where you first met or even a shared love for cooking! Think of these pictures as an introduction to whom you
are as a couple. Bonus points if you can give a little insight to what your guests can expect on the wedding day.
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Don’t Curb Your Enthusiasm | Show up to your engagement session well rested, energized and ready to have an amazing day together! I know, sometimes one partner may not be as eager to participate in the process; but you may be surprised with how much fun you’ll have during your e-session! Sharing
