Tips for Great Engagement Photography

Successful wedding engagement photography requires proper planning for the correct amount of photographic separation of all the elements that make up the photo.

Clothing, Subject separation, lighting and your photographer are all very important

*Clothing choice.
When shooting engagement photography, I always recommend a darker clothing choice

Darker clothing puts more emphasis on the faces of the couple, meaning the viewer's eye tends to be drawn to the faces when the subjects are wearing dark clothing

*Subjects separation
It is also important to make sure the subjects have separation from the background

With engagement photography, choosing a background that has more of
a neutral or lighter-texture, will assure there will be separation. Therefore the subject or "couple" will not blend into the background

*Lighting
The amount of lighting and the position of the lighting are critical in achieving excellent engagement photos. Deciding where the lighting emphasis is to be placed ( behind the couple, above the couple or in front of the wedding couple) is important.

* Your photographer
An important part of good engagement photography is the photographer. A relaxed and easy going engagement photo shoot requires a photographer that creates an atmosphere so the couple can feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera.

** It is also beneficial to shoot engagement photos prior to shooting the wedding so photographer and couple can work together and feel a better connection once the wedding day photos begin!

With the proper choice of photographer, clothing, lighting and subject separation from background, you can be assured of great wedding engagement photography!