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What to wear for your engagement session? Here are some tips!

How exciting is this!?

You’re engaged and finally getting ready for your engagement session! The daunting question comes up, what do we wear!? Don’t worry, we got your back so you look great for your photos. The best tip we can give is make sure you be you..the very best version of you, then, you can get creative.

Fellas, solid colors work really well and you can never go wrong with khakis and a polo. You can always add some color like Vince did, btw, loved the pink. Feel free to add some fun touches that include a watch or small jewelry. We recommend nothing to crazy so it doesn’t take away from you. Your face is your money maker!

You can also dress up a little more like Brendan did. The good thing is that there are no wrong answers. Robert and Sean rocked the short sleeve button up, which is my go to since we live in Florida and the weather is unforgivable. Can I get an Amen! lol.

Robert + Sean

Robert + Sean

Ladies, we recommend something that you’re comfortable in and that you love how you look. Start with a base, solid colors always work well, like what Erika is wearing, then you can add layers on top. Feeling a new jacket you bought? Throw it on! Rock them earrings you love!

  • Darker colors are more slimming on camera

  • Try to stick to vertical stripes, avoid horizontal

  • Find complimentary colors that work with your partner. You don’t need to match, just compliment each other :)

  • Rock an outfit that fits your body type. Baggy or boxy clothing doesn’t really flatter

  • Don’t procrastinate! Find your outfits a couple of days beforehand so you can relax and know you’re all ready for your session

  • Be sure to express yourselves as a couple

  • Bold colors are ok!

  • Check out Save The Date cards and we can keep that in mind when photographing.

Erika + Samuel

Erika + Samuel

Vince + Sarah

Vince + Sarah

Brendan + Shauna

Brendan + Shauna

This session is about love and enjoying your time with your significant other. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. Whatever you decide to wear, we know you’ll have a great time and you’ll look great!

Julie + Tom

Julie + Tom

Top 4 engagement session locations

Engagement session are truly amazing and one of my favorite kinds of sessions to photograph. Take a break from your average selfie and let a professional do the work. This is a time where you get to let your hair down, get dressed up, and have fun with your best friend. No need to worry about what to wear or how to pose, we’ll help with that along the way.

These sessions are the best way for you to get comfortable in front of the camera and have fun while doing so. You’ll laugh, dance, twirl, and get some amazing photographs of you and your soon to be husband/wife.

Leu Gardens - This location is one of the places in the world where I don’t mind getting lost. This venue is filled with the most beautiful flowers and greenery you can enjoy in Central Florida. From events, to weddings, to engagement sessions, I always love photographing here!

Leu Gardens Engagement Photo

Leu Gardens Engagement Photo

Downtown Orlando - How cool do they look!? There are so many ways you can light your subjects in the downtown area. So many different varying mini locations in this one large location! I love it! I was stoked when this couple opted for a downtown location because the the options for creativity are endless. For this image, I wanted to use a garage to have a dark background and be able to light my couple well. I told him to put on the glasses and she looked at him in the most amazing way.

Downtown Orlando Engagement Photo

Downtown Orlando Engagement Photo

Kraft Azalea Park - This venue is one of the most unique in Central Florida. A magnificent place for a proposal as you can see. The doric pillars give the image an epic kind of feel to it and I think they’re more Roman than Greek, but who am I to know that. I love how the soft light hits our couple here and plays with the motion of the trees in the background. It all comes together to make a beautiful image.

Kraft Azalea Proposal

Kraft Azalea Proposal

Dickson Azalea / Langford Park - One reason I really love this location is because I can walk to it from my house :P Aside from that, the park always has great lighting so whether you’re having an engagement session or a family session, the photos will be beautiful! In Langford, there is a really cool boardwalk area that is the perfect spot for portraits!

Dixon Azalea Family Session

Dixon Azalea Family Session

Help out!

When I'm photographing a wedding, I know that there are a lot of people working the event. Everyone there is doing a job, whether it be participating, djing, photographing, playing music, or officiating. I like being able to capture the vendors doing their thing and putting in hard work. Each of you deserve to shine! Here are some photos from Kristen and Tripp's wedding from Leu Gardens this past weekend.