Engagement Sessions

Oh Daddio!!!!!! We had such a blast with Matt and Kate during their engagement session! They came to us from our very favorite Wedding Coordinator--- Christy at All Dressed In White, what a treat on both counts! Kate has this amazing mane of gorgeous red hair, and Matt is quietly handsome in that James Dean way. We can't wait to photograph their wedding! Spring was out in force in the park, it was almost hot actually--- and Matt and Kate were dressed to the nines in outfits that totally captured their personality, they looked SO great!

Of course, that brings to mind the often heard question, "What do we wear for our engagement session?" The best answer, and one that Matt and Kate followed to the letter is BE YOURSELF! Although Kate did purchase a fabulous new dress, and socks and shoes to complete her look, that is not essential. Your engagement photos will look best if the two of you follow a few rules:

• Coordinate Dress. No need to match exactly, but color coordination and style coordination is great! For example, Matt and Kate dressed in the Daddio/Rockabilly theme. It expresses them. They coordinated in style and in color.
• No holes or rips, please! Sometimes (and yes, it is usually the guys) we have an issue with shorts or pants that are ripped--- and I don't mean in that planned or chic way! Leave the super casual rips and tears at home in the closet!
• Black and khaki or jeans are always in style but don't be afraid to coordinate color. Lets say for example the bride to be wears robin's egg blue and the groom to be wears navy. See what I mean? You don't need to match exactly, but you should 'go together'.
• wear your hair and makeup as you normally do for a nice evening out. (and that is just for the groom, ha!)
• Be relaxed, and look like YOU----- don't be afraid to wear jeans if that is your style.
• Tattoos? We are asked often whether it is best to cover them or let them show. Again, this is your personal style. If you have them............ you may want to let them show, it usually doesn't look great to try and cover them up.
• Normally, we discourage shorts. They are just 'too casual' and won't make for the best photographs.
• The very best thing you can wear is a great attitude and a genuine smile. Your inner glow will come through and shine in your engagement photos!

The idea is to have a great time and have photographs that capture you in your before wedding glory! Enjoy!