TIPS AND TRICKS
Florida Engagement Photo Outfit Inspiration
It’s time for your engagement photos! But what do you and your partner wear?! That’s the ultimate question couples have when sorting through engagement photo outfit inspiration on Pinterest. It can be overwhelming to find so many options!
This blog goes over our best engagement photo outfit tips for couples in Florida. We hope it prepares you to start piecing together outfits that match the vibe you’re going for. We created an engagement photo outfit inspiration Pinterest board for our clients - check it out to get started!
Do You Need Engagement Photos?
First, let’s talk about if you need engagement photos. We’re big proponents of engagement photos (we include them in our wedding photography packages.) The main reason we do it is to connect with the couples we work with. Couples need to trust their photographer and feel comfortable with them. The candid, comfortable, and spontaneous moments make for the best wedding photos!
We understand that engagement photos can feel like an extra added expense during an already expensive time of life, but engagement photos are important. To make the most of your engagement photos, these are some ways to use your engagement photos:
Save the dates
Wedding invitations
Home decor
Thank you cards
Guest book
Reception decor
Wedding programs
We could go on and on about why you need engagement photos, but we’ll save that for another time.
7 Tips for Choosing the Right Outfit
Choosing engagement photo outfits is more than just wearing your favorite clothes you own. There are considerations such as the location, comfort level, vibes, and how the pieces work together. These are our top tips for choosing the right outfit for engagement photos.
Comfort First
You need to be comfortable in your outfit! This includes your personal choices and comfort level, as well as the practical aspects of your location. For example, wearing high heels is impractical for a beach, while formal wear feels out of place in a casual park setting.
Reflect Your Personality
Choose outfits that showcase your personal style. Just because you see cute engagement photo outfit inspiration on Pinterest, doesn’t mean it matches your personality. Pick outfits that reflect who you are as a person and a couple.
Professional Advice
Consider consulting a stylist or photographer when choosing your engagement photo outfits. Your photographer can offer valuable advice on how to dress for specific locations, ensuring the best results. They understand how different outfits interact with various environments and lighting conditions.
Avoid Trends
The best engagement photos are timeless. You can look back and still love the engagement photo outfits you chose. Trendy outfits that clash with the setting might look dated in a few years.
Emotional Vibe
Your outfits can enhance the emotional tone of your engagement photos. Romantic, flowy dresses can amplify the dreamy feel of a garden, while edgy, stylish outfits can match the vibrant energy of a cityscape. Consider the emotional vibe you’re going for when picking your outfits! Again, a photographer can help you match your outfits to the location’s vibe, too.
Easy to Change
Oftentimes, your photographer will allow one or more outfit changes during your engagement photo session. Consider how easy it is to change in and out of your outfits. Will you have to change in the car or are there bathrooms nearby? We recommend having each outfit bundled together in separate bags so everything is in one place when you’re ready to make a quick change. The faster you change, the more photos we can get!
This is a whole separate topic, but also consider how you can modify your hair to result in different looks. For example, you might opt for simple curls for one outfit, then do a quick half-up, half-down style for the next. The more you can change your look, the more variation you’ll get in your engagement photos.
Check out our gallery of couples photos we’ve taken for more engagement photo outfit inspiration!
Do's and Don'ts
Alright, let’s talk about some quick do’s and don’ts when it comes to picking your engagement photo outfits!
Do plan ahead. Pick your look a few weeks before the engagement shoot and start buying the pieces you need. Make sure you have plenty of time for shipping, trying it on, and returns (just in case!)
Do test outfits before the shoot. Try everything on (especially if you’re buying new pieces) to make sure the clothes fit and match well with your partner’s outfit.
Don't wear anything too tight or uncomfortable. Comfort is key. The more comfortable you are in your engagement photo outfits, the more confident you are on camera!
Don’t pick clashing patterns and colors. We usually recommend neutral tones for engagement photo outfits as much as possible so it doesn’t clash with your partner’s outfit or the location.
And that’s just about everything you need to find engagement photo outfit inspiration for Florida shoots! Lean on your photographer to help with your outfits. They’ve likely done hundreds of engagement photo shoots and know what works well and what doesn’t. Give yourself plenty of time to find your perfect engagement photo outfits. And don’t forget to have fun!
Ready to book your engagement and wedding photos with Heather Ferreria Photography? Contact us today and let’s plan your special moments.