The Citizen, 2015-02-26, Page 13THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2015. PAGE 13.
Get the most out of your engagement photos
Consider off-peak times
MS –Engagement photos vary
depending on the couple. Often
reserved for save-the-date cards and
now commonly used to spruce up
wedding websites, engagement
photos can range from formal shoots
in which couples are dressed to the
nines to more laid back shots
featuring couples in more everyday
attire.
When planning an engagement
shoot, couples should give
themselves carte blanche with regard
to style, as the photoshoot need not
follow many of the more accepted
rules that the wedding itself will
ultimately adhere to. Once couples
have settled on a style for their
photoshoot, there are additional
ways to ensure the session is a
success.
• Find a photographer who shares
your sensibilities. Photographers can
vary greatly in style, and an
engagement photoshoot will be most
successful when couples find a
photographer whose style matches
the theme they are looking for with
their photoshoot. You likely would
not hire a nature photographer to
photograph a basketball game, so
don’t hire someone who specializes
in posed shots if you want your
photos to be more lively and
spontaneous. Before you hire
anyone, ask for samples of each
photographer’s work to be certain
you’re getting someone who has
experiencing shooting the type of
photos you want to take.
• Solicit ideas from the
photographer. Some couples already
know exactly where they want their
engagement photos to be shot and
which poses they want to be
arranged. However, many couples
have little or no experience with
professional photoshoots, and such
couples should solicit ideas from
each photographer they are
considering hiring. A skilled and/or
seasoned photographer should
propose several ideas. Be wary of
photographers who offer little input,
as you may ultimately be dissatisfied
with their work once the shoot has
come and gone.
• Avoid studio shots. Many
couples prefer their engagement
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bottom line. Couples hoping to get
married when wedding season hits
its peaks, which is generally
considered the months of May and
June and then also late-September
into October, can expect to pay
substantially more than couples
willing to get married at other times
of the year. Couples also can save
money by choosing to get married
on Friday or Sunday nights or
Saturday afternoon, when many
venues charge considerably less per
person than they do on Saturday
night, which remains the most
popular night to get married.
The cost of a wedding is
considerable, but couples can cut
those costs in several ways if they’re
willing to be flexible and negotiate
with vendors.
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Engagement pictures can be very formal or very casual, depending on the desires of the bride
and groom, but they should always be personal. Here are some definite dos and don’ts when
it comes to engagement photography. (MS photo)
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