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

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

Vince + Sarah

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

Why do we recommend engagement sessions?

Great Question!

Ever After Farms Engagement

First off, Congratulations on your engagement! It’s such an exciting time and keep in mind that this will only help your wedding day be epic! Now that you’re engaged, what’s the next step!? I remember when I got engaged… even as a wedding photographer, I was like “damn, not really sure where to go from here, lol.” Luckily, my wife is really amazing at planning. This is a question I get a lot from couples that recently got engaged. The engagement session is the PERFECT next step and there are a couple of main reasons why we always recommend having one. But first…What is an engagement session?

Your engagement session is all apart of the Sonacity experience. This will most likely be the first time you get photographed professionally as a couple, you get to document this remarkable part of your relationship with your best friend. Plus, it will most likely be the only time your fiancé says yes to doing this, so take advantage…unless they’re a photographer or model, because then you might have to do it all the time. Haha

Check out these tips as to why an Engagement Session is the perfect next step on the road to your big day!

1) You can be uniquely you as a couple!

This is YOUR personal session to be as you as you want to be. I’ve heard too often “Oh, we should have done something that was more “us.”” This is that chance! We send out a questionnaire to find out a bit more about your relationship. From that and our meet up or phone conversations, we can decide what the best type of engagement session for you. For example, the most requested location is the park, but if you’re not outdoorsy…(please mention that you’re both chefs)…we can absolutely have the session at your home while cooking and make it really fun! How could you not have fun cooking and eating. P.S. I have not done a session like this so, hit me up if you like this idea! Your engagement session is quality time you get to spend with your best friend, enjoy it!

2) This is the perfect opportunity to build a relationship and trust with us, your photographer :)

Being able to photograph you both as a couple before the wedding builds on this relationship. It especially eases your mind to see that we know what we’re doing. During your session, we are taking mental notes on what angles look good, which side of your face you favorite (fun fact: it’s the side you turn your face to take a selfie…try it!), and ten thousand other things you don’t need to worry about. We’ll do a mix of posed shots along with candids to get a great blend of images for your session and we absolutely help with the posing. During your engagement session, we’ll chat about more than your big day. I believe having open conversations leads to common ground and creating a great partnership. You can always feel free to tell us things you do and do not like.

3) Get used to having a camera in front of your face - make it easier on wedding day

South Florida Engagement

It’s a weird feeling having someone follow you around all day that isn’t your puppy, I totally get it. Having this session, allows you to get used to this idea. We’re going to be best friends on wedding day!

4) Images for your wedding day

Imagine walking into your reception room and seeing your beautiful engagement photos as a guestbook, or framed on the table. It’s ok, you can smile and kiss your fiancé now. It is super cute. <3

And since you’re already dressed up and feeling good…make it a date night!

Dickson Azalea Engagement

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

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

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

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