{"id":60160,"date":"2019-10-21T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2019-10-21T13:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/?p=60160"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:21:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:21:56","slug":"how-to-choose-an-outfit-for-your-engagement-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eventsource.ca\/blog\/how-to-choose-an-outfit-for-your-engagement-photos","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose an Outfit for your Engagement Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hooray, you\u2019re engaged! Now what?! Great question. Now it\u2019s the fun part\u2013 getting your engagement photos taken! Engagement sessions are a great way to get to know your photographer and their style before the big day. This is a great time to get comfortable being in front of camera and better yet, showing some PDA for the camera as well. The last thing you want is to look awkward or stiff on your wedding day with a photographer you barely know.<\/p>

One of the biggest questions surrounding engagement photos is what to wear? Depending on time, and your photographer, you may be able to choose a couple of outfits, but if location and time constraints dictate otherwise, here are some tips for choosing the perfect engagement outfit:<\/p>

1. Choose clothes that are \u2018You\u2019<\/strong>: When choosing an outfit for your engagement photos, make sure you pick something that you would actually wear. Choose clothing that is a crisp, classy version of your usual clothes so that you feel comfortable. Trust us, if you feel uncomfortable or your clothes don\u2019t fit properly, that will come across in pictures.<\/p>

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2. Wear weather appropriate clothing<\/strong>: This may seem obvious, but you\u2019d be surprised how many people choose not to wear weather appropriate clothes to their engagement photos. If you\u2019re doing your photos in the winter, consider a cute winter jacket, or accessorizing with cute hats and mitts so that you don\u2019t end up with photos of you and your partner shivering.<\/p>

3. Avoid patterns and \u2018loud\u2019 colours<\/strong>: It\u2019s best to keep your colours solid and neutral. Patterns and bright colours can overwhelm the photo when you want to focus on you and your partner. You should also make sure to coordinate what you decide to wear to avoid clashing with each other.<\/p>

4. Avoid black<\/strong>: This may come as a surprise \u2013 isn\u2019t black slimming, and the most neutral of all neutrals? Well yes, but when it comes to photography, this can actually be a downfall! Unfortunately, on camera, black tends to remove any hint of depth, so if you and your partner are wearing black \u2013 you end up looking like a giant human blob rather than two distinct people.<\/p>

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