How to get Stylish and Timeless Engagement Photos With your Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer

Jul 17

Taking engagement photos is more than just a way to remember your engagement. It’s a chance to take a break from the stress of wedding planning and spend some quality time together. In addition, it’s an ideal opportunity to practice taking professional photos together before your big day.

1. Wear something timeless…

Figuring out just what to wear before any photoshoot is stressful — let alone your engagement shoot. There’s a little bit of added pressure to get everything perfect, to say the least.

Maybe you want to wear your favorite pair of jeans, but you have to wear heels with them and you don’t want to worry about twisting an ankle on rough terrain. Maybe you want to wear a dress, but you’re worried about the weather. Unless your wedding already has a set theme that is outside the current time period (like rockabilly or vintage 1920’s), go for a more classic look.

2. Let your Baton Rouge Wedding Photographer Capture your personalities.

When you and your partner decide to tie the knot, you’ll have plenty of inside jokes and memories together. Why not highlight some of those special moments?

If you both love surfing, get in your suits and head to the beach. Let your photographer capture you in your element. Catch some waves together — we guarantee these photos are ones you’ll cherish forever.

3. Choose a special location in Baton Rouge.

Of course, a meaningful location might be somewhere other than the place you met. It could be a place you regularly go together, your favorite weekend getaway spot, the place where your partner proposed, or the home you purchased together.

4. Write letters to each other.

Another timeless suggestion from McCauley is one often used on the wedding day. “A fun idea for a sentimental moment is to have the couple write letters to each other about why they are excited to marry each other — it’s a sweet and sometimes emotional moment that is a precursor to their vows.”

5. Get your hair and makeup done.

Many photographers suggest getting your hair and makeup professionally done. It’s one less thing you’ll have to worry about, and an easy way to ensure you look your best. McCauley says, “a blowout and some fake lashes do wonders for confidence, and it shows in the photos.”

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