Style Tips for Her

Quick Tip: There's no such thing as too dressed up.

DRESS IT UP

Have you thought about rocking a sequined gown or tulle skirt, but just never had an occasion for it?  This is your chance to do it up!  Remember, there is no such thing as “too dressed up” when it comes to your engagement session, so don’t be afraid to have some fun!  If you don’t want to add a new permanent piece to your collection, a lot of our clients love Rent the Runway for their engagement photos because you don’t have to spend a lot to feel like a million bucks.  Plus, you can send the outfits back when the session is over.  Others love having a great excuse to bring a new permanent piece (or two!) into their closet!

We recommend that you wear something that flatters the parts of you that you love the most and also allows you to be extremely confident!  If you are uncomfortable when you look in the mirror (for example, only liking the way you look from one angle), then that probably isn’t the best outfit choice for you.  We want you to be really confident in your outfit because we know that you will love your portraits so much more if you’re not worrying about how your clothes fit!

SAY YES TO THE DRESS

Long, flowy dresses and skirts look amazing on camera because they bring extra movement to the photos, especially when juxtaposed with nature, like the forest, plains, or beach.  Cute shorter-length dresses photograph beautifully as well.  Dresses and skirts tend to look most stunning on camera because they really flatter the female body — which is probably why the red carpet is always full of so many dresses and not very many pantsuits!  We recommend avoiding pants and shorts for your session, and saying yes to a dress or two! 

ONE OR TWO? IT’S UP TO YOU!

Many of our clients who choose two outfits will bring one “wow” dress, and then another shorter sun dress or cocktail dress for a more casual “us on a date” feel.  But if you want to bring two “wow” dresses and forgo the more casual dress altogether, give yourself permission to do it!  The camera loves runway-esque apparel and so do we!  Remember, though, you don’t have to bring two looks if it’s too stressful or you’d rather just stick to one fabulous outfit.  Something to consider is the time it would take from your session to change outfits, depending on their complexities.  One outfit that you love will be so much better than one outfit you love and another you’re not very excited about.  So, one or two?  It’s really up to you!

CHOOSING COLORS

When choosing colors for your outfits, we recommend selecting lighter tones and more muted shades.  By avoiding ultra-bright colors, it will help bring all the attention to your faces and let the eye focus on the way you feel about each other.  The camera loves shades of soft pink and muted blues, mixed with sophisticated light neutrals like heather gray, creams, leather brown, and white.  That softer color palette fits beautifully into almost all natural outdoor environments.