Engagement photo must-haves???

Mine is this Sunday and I've been obsessing over what to wear as well. I still have no idea what I'm wearing lol I need to follow.

I can show you some of ours, if you'd like. You can get an idea of poses. I studied a lot of engagement photos to see what poses we'd like best and wouldn't look entirely awkward. Your photographer will play a big key here - they need to make you feel at ease so that you come out natural in the pictures.

I like simplicity in outfits for photo shoots. They typically photograph better. A black dress is a statement piece, and you can always do something different with your hair and jewelry.

Make sure to eat at some point during the day - we did an all day session and forgot to eat... which we greatly regretted.

Don't overthink it! It's so much fun. I'm sure you guys will love the end result

This is harder than it looks lol we had to run this about 15 times until we got the right pose. It's VERY tiring lol

Simple pose, but a loved one. Smile and think happy thoughts like bunnies and kitties lolI love the secretive poses. Pictures from afar... if you will.Intimate and romantic.This had to be very natural... nothing forced. This took a few shots too.

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Thank you so much for sharing! You and your photos are gorgeous!!!

Someone gave me advice to stay away from busy patterns on clothing, and it was actually really helpful. I was told patterns can get a little distracting sometimes and maybe (depending on what it is) clash in the photos. I kept it simple- jeans, flowy black tank, red knit cardigan, and a necklace. And of course, wear what you feel comfortable in and would normally wear. Keep it true to yourself. Also, it's nice to coordinate with your FH but my photographer said not to be too matching (my FH wore jeans and a darker navy sweater).

Hi Allison! I certainly understand your eagerness in preparing for your engagement shoot! I highly recommend checking out the following WeddingWire editorial articles with engagement photos tips and advice:

- What to Wear to an Engagement Shoot

- Engagement Photoshoot Tips & Ideas

- How to Choose Your Engagement Photo Outfits

I can't wait to see the pics! Have fun!

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Beautiful pics! Love them!

I just had my shoot this Monday and we literally couldn't decide what we were wearing until 2 hours before! I do agree though to just watch for how busy your patterns are! We of course haven't gotten the photos yet but he showed us a few right after before editing and my biggest take away was to pose however you would naturally pose! For example I always hold his hand with 2 hands not one and those pictures looked way better then the ones that I held with one! So whatever you and him naturally do will feel more comfortable and be more you which will make you live them way more!

I agree with @Jax don't use too busy patterns keep it simple it makes it so elegant. I pinned a lot of engagement pictures from pinterest to get inspiration. Also your photographer will know how to pose you guys. Trust your photographer and if there are poses you really want to do make sure your photographer knows this too.

We have had a few different sessions. Ill share some of my favs. Sorry there is a lot but hope it helps with ideas.

These are from our original engagement shoot. This used for STDEngagement date and ring Love the black and white feel

These were done during a family session. Showing off our rings (he has a promise ring)How we look at eachotherSame as above Just the ring

Second Engagement shoot since getting married in the summerJust us no one else mattersLove his kissesBlack and white on of my favs