Best Engagement Photo Ideas | Février Photography (2024)

FAQs

How many photos should you take at an engagement shoot? ›

How many pictures in an engagement session? For me it's about 80-100 fully edited images. My typical Engagement Session goes for 1 Hour which is plenty of time to walk around and capture heaps of amazing photos for my couples.

Pick outfits with a neutral color palette

The camera loves shades of soft pink and muted blues, mixed with sophisticated light neutrals like heather gray, creams, leather brown and white. And this softer color palette works in just about every location.

30 minutes might give you that one fantastic shot, but the more time you book for your photoshoot, the more opportunities you have for capturing those EPIC photos.

Try your best to keep your body slightly turned, this will help you look slimmer than if you were standing straight on facing the camera. Tilt your shoulders toward the photographer, slightly dropped down and keep your hips at an angle.

What is the rule of thirds? The rule of thirds is a composition guideline that places your subject in the left or right third of an image, leaving the other two thirds more open. While there are other forms of composition, the rule of thirds generally leads to compelling and well-composed shots.

Photography Composition Rule #1: Use the Rule of Thirds

You should have two lines running top to bottom, and two lines running left to right. Take a look at where those lines intersect: you should place your main subject on one of those points.

Here's where romance meets reality: When it comes to engagement photos, you can expect to pay anywhere from an understated $200 to more than $3,000. We know — that's a big range. There are a number of factors to consider when it comes to how much you'll pay for your engagement photos.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to wear your hair up or down for your photoshoot comes down to personal preference and what makes you feel comfortable and confident. Remember, your photoshoot is a celebration of your story, and your hairstyle should reflect who you are.

01 Avoid Small, Close Prints , Patterns and Logos

These tend to not photograph as well. Staying away from small, tight stripes and prints will save your engagement photos! Logos distract from the subject and relationships (aka you & your love story!). Instead, wear solid colored pieces that compliment each other!

Do you tip your engagement photographer? ›

The Bottom Line

Even a small tip can help them in the long run, and it's a great way to say thank you! However, engagement photographers aren't usually tipped as often as a wedding photographer, or even other wedding vendors.

Ideally, scheduling your engagement session with your photographer should happen within a 6-9 month window before your wedding day. I've found this to be the sweet spot! Most couples choose to send their save the dates around 6 months before the big day.

The standard price starts at $120 for a 30-minute photo shoot. However, this figure is conditional, because most often customers are asked to print pictures to make a family album. Be sure to add to the cost the time spent on post-processing and printing.

The best time to take photographs is during the hour before sunset (or the hour after the sun rises, if you're adventurous!) This is when the light is best, and you can get that soft, warm glow in your pictures. Depending on the time of year and your location, this can range from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

As a general rule, if you want to be able to use your engagement images for save-the-dates or your wedding website, then you should plan on booking your session no less than 6-8 months before the wedding day.

The hour just after sunrise and the hour just before sunset are termed “golden hour” because the angle of the sun against the earth creates a soft, warm, gentle glow to everything the light touches. Most photographers prefer shooting during golden hour, and I am no exception!