PRESENTS: AN ENGAGEMENT PHOTO GUIDE
CHOOSING THE PHOTOGRAPHER ▸
Hire a professional who specializes in wedding photography.
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Photographer should have
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Good cameras and good lighting.
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Should know how to get the right poses and compositions.
▹ Won’t be sidetracked by trying to be a guest. Ask for several portfolio samples Ask about timelines Make sure you are comfortable with him/her
RESEARCH YOUR PHOTO STYLE AND GIVE EXAMPLES ● ● ●
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Indoors in a studio or outdoors in a natural setting? Formal or casual? With a couple canoodling in a romantic location like water’s edge at sunset? Poised in silhouette against a stark industrial background? In the park with pets? Dressed in costume and acting out dramatic scenarios? Completely candid?
SPECIAL EFFECTS?
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Black & White Sepia Hyper-Saturated High-Fashion Layouts Photoshop Candid Selfie Stick Photobooth
WHAT TO WEAR?
Be in colors that are complementary and equally subtle or bright.
Remember that in close-up shots, your neckline is the most important part of your outfit.
Don’t wear blingy jewelry that will detract from your own radiant smile.
DON’T FORGET TO SCHEDULE YOUR PHOTOS SESSION EARLY FOR: Local Paper Alumni Newsletter Other publications
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