Engagement photo nerves!

Re: Engagement photo nerves!

• FutureMrsBrandonLucas member

  

  April 2012

  Exciting! So happy for you ... relax and you'll have a blast!
  
  My suggestions are:
  
  Attire: Look at your photog's and other's galleries to see what other folks wore that you are drawn to. It's also fun to have an outfit for the both of you that is "you". Like your favorite sports team jerseys, boots, running wear, etc. Usually your phtog will have suggestions. But I think the biggest help is to look at galleries and draw inspiration. ***Take easy to change clothes so you can strip and switch in the backseat in order to save time.
  
  Makeup: If this is the first time this person is doing your makeup, make sure you take photos of what you want to look like. You definitley do not want to go out looking like a drag queen or in makeup that is completely different than who you are. You probably want to look pretty and special but not overdone. ***bring a touch up makeup and hair bag with you. A mirrror is also helpful so that you can see your full head of hair. If you have a cheap full length mirror you may want to drag it along if you plan to do clothes changes so that you can adjust yourself after your switch.
  
  For the reduction of awkardness/stiffness: Most importantly BE YOURSELF. Relax and have fun! Bring an ipod player/boom box/ smart phone and play your favorite tunes. It is amazing what music can do to your mood and how it brings out the real you! If you have time this week, you could practice in the mirror or with the timer on your digital camera to see what seems to flatters you. Look at some of your favorite photos of yourself and take a mental note of what you were doing so that you can "recreate" the look. Also if you google or youtube modeling lessons you might see some tips that help.
  
  One other tip, hop on pinterest or photographer galleries and print or save the poses you want to try during your shoot. Bring the hard copies or your tablet/ipad/laptop with you. Also be sure to make a list of your "must have" shots so you won't have the "oh crap I totally forgot to have him take a pic of us kissing wth the sunset in the bacground" moment. You will surely will create organic moments too, but it helps to have some direction just in case your photog's creative directive vibe is flowing.
  
  Have fun! Can't wait to see the results!
  

  

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• dianalynm member

  

  April 2012

  In terms of nerves, your photographer is a big part of being comfortable! My photographer could see that we were extremely nervous but he told us to take our time...to forget he was there...don't worry about anything else. He was so reassuring and great! I felt very relaxed and comfortable because he just gave off that vibe. For makeup, I also had my HM done only because my cousin did it for me. I opted for a more natural look. I don't wear makeup everyday so I was fine with a natural look... Just relax, have fun, be yourself, and just pretend it's just you and your future husband and that's all that matters!

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• allisonpickup80 member

  

  April 2012

  I'm having my engagment pics soon too! Look at it as just a dress rehersal for the big day. This just give syou a chance for the 2 of you to be comfortbale in fron tof a camera together....

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• fizzhiser87

  

  April 2012

  Great tips! Thanks everyone! 

  
  

  I will definitely post them when we get them back so you can all see if I look awkward haha.

  
  

  
  

  

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