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ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS: WHAT TO WEAR, WHERE TO GO & HOW TO PREPARE
Discover what to wear, where to shoot, and how to prepare for your engagement photoshoot.
June, 02nd, 2025​
An engagement session is your chance to slow down, connect, and celebrate this season of your life.
Your engagement session is more than just a warm-up for your wedding day — it’s a chance to pause, celebrate your relationship, and create meaningful images that reflect who you are in this season of life. Whether you're newly engaged or deep into wedding planning, this session is your opportunity to step away from the to-do list and simply enjoy being together.
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As a Regina wedding photographer, I always encourage couples to think of their engagement photos not just as pretty pictures, but as an experience that should feel personal, relaxed, and fun. It’s also the perfect way for us to build connection and trust ahead of your big day — so that when the wedding arrives, you'll feel confident, comfortable, and completely at ease in front of the camera.
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In this post, I’ll walk you through the most common questions couples have when preparing for their engagement session:
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What should we wear?
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How do we choose the right location?
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What can we do to feel prepared and relaxed?
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You’ll walk away with helpful planning tips, creative ideas, and a clear sense of how to get the most out of this special moment in your wedding journey.
1. What to Wear for Your Engagement Photos
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Choosing the right outfits for your engagement session can feel like a big decision — and that’s because it is. Your clothing sets the tone and visual style for the entire shoot. I always tell my couples: wear something that feels like you, but elevated. Think timeless over trendy, and comfort over constraint.
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Tips for Selecting Your Outfits:
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Opt for Soft, Neutral Tones: Cream, taupe, muted blush, soft blues, and warm grays photograph beautifully in any season and never go out of style.
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Coordinate, Don’t Match: Choose outfits that complement each other’s tones and textures without being overly “matchy.”
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Consider Movement and Texture: Flowy fabrics, silk, chiffon, or linen photograph with gorgeous softness and depth.
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Avoid Busy Patterns or Distracting Logos: Keep the attention on you, not your clothing.
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Bring Two Outfits: One polished and refined (like a dress and suit combo), and one relaxed (think cozy sweaters, denim, or tailored casuals).
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I provide personalized wardrobe guidance and style boards to help you decide what photographs best based on your location, season, and aesthetic.
2. Where to Go for Your Engagement Session
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The location of your session should feel meaningful and inspiring. It could be a place that holds a special memory for you both — like where you had your first date or got engaged — or simply a spot with beautiful light and scenery that matches the look you want.
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Favorite Location Types to Consider:
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Open Fields or Nature Reserves: Soft light, tall grasses, and open skies offer a romantic, organic feel.
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Downtown Architecture: For a more modern or editorial look, city streets, cafes, and neutral backdrops bring a touch of sophistication.
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Your Home: If you love a more intimate, cozy vibe — or want to include a pet — your home can be a beautiful, authentic setting.
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Destination Locations: Love the mountains, vineyards, or coast? Let’s plan something a bit more adventurous and personal.
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I always scout or suggest locations that match your vision, offer beautiful lighting, and allow you to feel relaxed and present.
3. How to Prepare for the Best Experience
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The key to a great engagement session isn’t just what you wear or where you go — it’s how you feel. I want this session to feel like a date night with a camera quietly capturing your connection, not a photo shoot full of stiff poses.
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How to Prepare:
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Schedule Hair & Makeup (Bonus: Trial Run!)
Many brides use their engagement session as a hair and makeup trial. This not only gives you a polished look but boosts your confidence on camera.
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Plan Ahead to Reduce Stress
Choose outfits early, allow time for steaming or tailoring, and pack a small bag with essentials: water, touch-up makeup, comfortable shoes, and a coat if it’s chilly.
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Relax and Trust the Process
I’ll guide you with gentle direction, but the most important thing you can do is just be yourselves. Laugh, snuggle, walk slowly, hold hands — all the things you naturally do when no one’s watching.
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Arrive Early & Unrushed
Give yourselves margin in the day to arrive early, settle in, and ease into the experience. The energy you bring to the session makes all the difference.
4. Why Engagement Sessions Matter
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It’s not just about the photos — it’s about connection. This session is where we build rapport, learn how you move together in front of the camera, and begin crafting your visual story long before the wedding day.
Couples who have engagement photos with me walk into their wedding day more relaxed and excited — not nervous. And often, these images become the ones they frame in their home, use in their stationery, or cherish just as much as their wedding day portraits.
A Final Thought...
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Your engagement session is a celebration of where it all began — a quiet, intentional pause before the fullness of your wedding day. Whether we’re wandering through golden fields, strolling downtown streets, or laughing over a shared memory, my hope is that you walk away from your session not just with beautiful images — but with a deep sense of connection.
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The best engagement photos don’t just look like you. They feel like you — the way you hold each other, the way you laugh together, the little things you might not even notice until you see them captured in print.
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Let’s make this session a joyful, meaningful part of your wedding journey. I’ll be here every step of the way to help you plan, prep, and feel completely confident.
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