This is some information that well gives you a great help if you are planning an engagement photo session.
First of all you have to decide the style of photo that you're looking for?
To decide the style you have to think about your personality and the way that you want the people to see you in it then think about the style that well mach that the best Studio or outdoor? Formal or casual? Posed or photojournalistic?
Types of photos
to know exactly what you are looking for search on the net for engagement photo you well find plenty of them choose the best you like print them and took them with you to your photographer. That well gives him an idea about what you want and well help him very much.
Professional or amateur?
It's better for you if you use a professional he is able to give what you are expected and more and the result well be.
Any way, if you don’t have enough money to hire a professional then ask your friend to take the photo for you and remember its better than nothing. By the way try to choose a friend who can actually use the camera. If you are using a friend for the pictures, its better to do an outdoor photo session do not do an indoor photo session! In the evening as the sun is setting - but without any direct sun shining on you it well be the perfect time. Try to find a beautiful location. And have fun! If you need to, go out and take some test photos to see what the location and lighting looks like and then go back the next day for the actual photo session.
Wedding Photographer?
Engagement session is included with wedding photography packages with many wedding photographers. In this way you can test him and see if he is good and give him some direction and notes to consider in the wedding and see how well you interact with them, and how well they are able to put you at ease during a photo session. If you are having engagement photos taken in the same area where the wedding will be, and you are hiring a professional photographer for your wedding, I strongly recommend you consider using the same photographer for your engagement photo session.
Don’t be Nervous!
The key to a successful engagement photo session, and what many professionals are skilled at, is helping you relax in front of the camera. Don’t get bogged down with the details of the photo session and how you are appearing (it’s hard not to be vain during such an important session – I know!). Instead, focus on your fiancé/fiancée and your love for them. Relax and enjoy being with them. If the photographer has posing tips, have fun while trying them out.
If a friend is taking your photos I believe you have a better chance of success by going out and having a fun, relaxed, photo session than going for a serious, posed session. Even IF you had to go back out for another photo session because the first batch didn’t turn out well – oh, well. Consider it another special outing with the one you love.
What to wear
the wedding vows have not been exchanged yet, but you have, in essence, already pledged your life and love to your fiancé/fiancée. I would strongly recommend that you coordinate your clothing. Whether it is tan and whites, or perhaps denim – whatever the colors, work at coordinating. Casual or formal? Again, make sure you coordinate.
