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How To Prepare for Your Engagement Shoot: The Ultimate Guide

Congrats! You're engaged now! Your engagment session is an exciting way to celebrate this special chapter and capture beautiful, authentic moments as well as snag those pics for the Save the Dates. But if you're wondering how to prepare for it and what you need to know or do... I got you covered! 

Decide on Your Vibe/Theme

Your engagement session should reflect who you are as a couple. One of my favorite shoots incorporated a bench that the couple had some of their deep talks on. Another shoot was down in Hollywood Candy for a vintage vibe. Here's a few ideas to get you started. 

Not sure what you'd like to do? Let's chat and plan something that matches your love story! 

Plan Your Outfits

Once you've decided on the vibe, what you wear will play the next big role in how your photos look. Here's my best tips: 

Choose a Location that Feels Meaningful to You

Your engagement session should feel personal to you. Some ideas are: 


Clean Your Ring!

Honestly, it'll be in more photos than you probably expect. Give it a good clean before your session. If you don't have a chance to take it into a professional, you can soak it in warm water to loosen the dirt, and then gently scrub it clean with mild soap and a soft toothbrush. Something a jeweler told me once, make sure you are cleaning the bottom of the gemstones, not just the tops. It's actually usually the dirt on the bottom - underneath and in the settings - that cause rings to lose their sparkle. 

Final Tips

Schedule your session around golden hour or blue hour - the soft, warm glow right before sunrise or after sunset creates the most magical lighting for photos. 

Get your nails done! This includes guys too (y'all don't need polish, but clean up the cuticles and smooth out the rough edges) - your hands will be in a LOT of close-up shots. 

Relax and have fun! The best photos happen when you're just being yourself. Enjoy the time spent with your fiance - laugh, cuddle, kiss, and enjoy the moments! After all, you're getting MARRIED!!

Ready to Book Your Engagement Session? 

I LOVE capturing people's love stories and I'd absolutely love to be a part of capturing yours! If you're ready to plan your dream engagement session, let's make it happen!