A York Photographer's guide to make sure you look your absolute best
Often times I get asked my thoughts on what to wear to an engagement session. This style guide will hopefully provide some informative answers and visuals for my couples. No matter what I want you to feel like yourself and no matter what you wear I want you to have your love story captured authentically. These are only my recommendations for what consistently photographs well and it is not the only option.
Dress for Comfort
The first thing I suggest is that you wear something that allows for movement. You don't want to be restricted in a dress that is too tight and only allows for you to stand straight. Feel free to wear your favorite pair of heels but you may want to bring along a pair of comfortable shoes to walk to different locations because we will probably switch between 3-4 different spots in one session.
Coordinating your outfits and colors
I always recommend that you and your fiancé coordinate rather than match. It adds more depth and heart to the photographs. Also, my husband and I wore matching black shirts to our own engagement session...I can tell you looking back it was a mistake.
As for the colors, lighter tones and more muted shades (soft pink, blue, white, tan peach or navy blue) photograph beautifully and give a soft romantic look.
When it comes to patterns and prints, if your clothes are too busy they will detract from what should be the focus and what should be the focus is you!. If you want to wear anything other than a solid color, pick a pattern or print in a softer, more muted color so it is not both busy and vibrant. When wearing patterns, carefully coordinate with your partner (I highly suggest if one of you is wearing a pattern than the other wears a solid color). Stripes do not photograph well and I recommend avoiding them.
