Engagement Photos?
If you just got engaged more than likely you are walking around on cloud-nine, dreaming of nuptials that would make all in attendance wonder what the big fuss was about, fantasizing about a honeymoon to an exotic far-off destination and of course, planning to take beautiful engagement photos that will be forever cherished by you and your soon-to-be new spouse. And although you have a board of engagement photos on Pinterest filled with black and white stills of couples kissing in fields and engaging (pun intended) in other artistic poses, you might have zero idea of where to start when it comes to your own engagement photos.
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So before you embark upon the journey to wedded bliss by taking some of the most important snapshots of your life, be sure to keep the following tips in mind:
Engagement Photos Tip #1: Practice. It might sound really corny—but you’d be lying if you said you’ve never flashed your pearly whites in front of the mirror when no one was looking. So in order for you to get the most out of your engagement photos and be satisfied with the outcome, practice posing in the mirror beforehand. Play with different angles, test your expressions and figure out which ones suit you best.
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Engagement Photos Tip #2: Be yourself. Here we have arrived at one of the most important tips yet. If you select over-the top clothing that you normally wouldn’t wear or apply so much make-up that you resemble a drag-queen who got ready in a dimly-lit room, then you might look back on your engagement photos one day with severe regret when you can’t even recognize yourself. The best pictures are of the natural variety—so you want to dress nicely, but don’t stray too far away from your own comfortable, every day style.
Engagement Photos Tip #3: Tell a story. Of course, your romance is a story to rival anything that Walt Disney or even William Shakespeare could compose…so make sure that you depict that through your engagement photos. Don’t just choose a standard location at some random beach because it’s “pretty.” Instead, choose a scene that says something about you as a couple. For example, if you met downtown in your city, consider staging your engagement photos there. Your pictures become all the more meaningful when you use them to tell your love story.
Engagement Photos Tip #4: Relax. Don’t worry so much about trying to be perfect or capturing the moment just right—that is the photographer’s job and they should have plenty of experience taking engagement photos. The professional you hire will help you get comfortable and guide you in the most flattering poses so that your pictures turn out as natural as possible. Just relax, pretend the camera isn’t there and enjoy the experience—it is one to be remembered!
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Engagement Photos Tip #5: Use props. If you’re the type of person to see a camera and become so overwhelmed with fear that the only smile you can manage is one so forced and awkward that it looks as though you would rather be getting a root canal than sitting in front of a lens, then you might be searching for a way to get out of taking your engagement photos. But take them you must! And one way to shake such camera-shyness is to use props in your photos. As long as they don’t take away from you as a couple, props can be especially useful in focusing your attention elsewhere and even adding a little extra personality to your shots!
Engagement Photos Tip #6: Get lovey-dovey. You are getting married because you are in love, right? (hopefully the answer is yes)—if so then don’t be afraid to show it! Affectionate pictures make for classic, romantic memories that will be the perfect display of your feelings for one another. If you’re shy about a little PDA, just try to focus on your partner. One trick is to whisper something sweet or funny to them—this will help the two of you get more comfortable and the captured reaction could be a shot of pure gold.
Joe Morris is a guest post contributor who enjoys writing about all things associated with relationships and marriage. In addition, Joe also contributes his work to a website where he educates readers about selecting the best dating site.
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