What to Wear in Your Engagement Photos?

Engagement photos are the best way for the bride and the groom to get used to being around the camera in preparation for their wedding day. All of our wedding photography packages in Calgary and surrounding area include complimentary engagement photography session.

Your next question might be…well what should I wear in my engagement photos?

Check out our tips for putting together the outfits for your engagement photography session in Calgary;

Your engagement photos should be a fun, less formal precursor to your wedding day photos but also something that describes your personalities and life style as well.

Often times the photos from your engagement photography session are used for your engagement party invites, save-the-dates and even your wedding invitations. A photo session such as engagement photography comes with a little bit of pressure to look your best but choosing what to wear shouldn’t!

 

Engagement photography outfit tips:

• Choose your outfits ahead of time, so you aren’t scrambling and stressing out to find pieces that go together on the day of. We want you calm and relaxed for the best experience.
• Make sure your ensembles work for the season and location of your photos. Living in Alberta weather can be so unpredictable to dress for the season and make sure you are very comfortable as your discomfort may show in your images.
• Express your personal style—the more confident you feel, the better your photos will turn out.

If you’re opting for the great outdoors of our beautiful prairies, flat shoes, breathable fabrics and shorter hemlines are a must. Whether you like to sport vibrant prints or breezy nautical looks, summer engagement photos are the perfect chance to show off your casual-chic style.

 

The outfits you choose help set the mood of your engagement photos, so wear pieces that feel like “you” and allow you to feel confident but be comfortable as well.

If you aren’t into dresses, don’t wear one! Instead, try a pretty printed romper or jumpsuit. If your fiancé is into accessories, let him or her rock a trendy straw hat or colorful shades—simply put, you can’t go wrong with pieces that channel your personal style.