What to wear for engagement pictures

I receive numerous emails every month from clients asking for advice about what to wear to their engagement sessions. I always recommend showing a little personality and completely disregarding the old rule of wearing only solid colors. Bold patterns are great in moderation! Choose a combination of clothing in coordinating colors and patterns. Black photographs well and is always a good color choice; add colorful jewelry or shoes for a pop of color. Bring hats, scarves, and other accessories to add a little variety. In the examples below, notice that each couple chose outfits that incorporated 3 colors: purple/white/denim…black/white/tan…pink/white/denim, etc. If you’re still unsure about what to wear, bring several options to your engagement shoot. Your photographer should be able to help you narrow it down to the best choices for each location.