SO EXTRA Want to take your engagement shoot to the next level? Industry pros lend ideas for bringing personality into your e-sesh.
Incorporate Video A big trend that we’re seeing? Video engagement sessions! “Like wedding films, the style and content vary,” says Rachel Jo Silver, founder of LoveStoriesTV.com. “Some include interviews with the couple about their love story or proposal, some just have music and capture the couple in sweet scenes, some include calls-to-action and act as a digital save-the-date for the wedding or extra content for the couple's wedding website.”
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At-Home Intimacy “We love engagement sessions that capture date nights in or lazy weekend mornings—this is an easy, relaxing shoot that rounds up the warm fuzzies,” says Lesley Smith of Ceremony App. “Wear what you normally wear, cook your favorites and even do chores around the house. You'll be surprised at what photographs well—hello, spaghetti and wine!"
Lighting can be tricky in homes, so connect with your photographer about lighting needs beforehand.