One of the questions I get asked about the most is having me help give engagement session style tips. It is one of the things, in my opinion, that can make or break your photos. For instance, when I look at any picture with me in it, the first thing I look for is if I look good! Sound familiar?

That is why I love giving practical advice to make sure you not only look your best for your images but that you feel beautiful during it. Not to jump on my girlie high horse, but I’m gonna for a second, I hate that we as women are so hard on ourselves. Your fiancé loves YOU! Not what your thighs look like when you sit down…………..cause we all have thighs that turn into the size of Texas in that scenario.

So before I get into some steps to getting your outfits together, just know that if you like a certain style and you feel beautiful in it than rock it!

Number one style tips for the perfect engagement session

Decide what locations you want to have your session at. That way you can decide how classy or casual your outfits will be. One thing that I absolutely love, which is a total opinion, is that I love it when there is a distinct opposite between a couple and their surroundings. Meaning being dressed to the nines while climbing some rocks.

I have no idea why I love a guy in dress shoes as if he hikes in them on a daily…….it just puts an outfit together!

Try not to match exact colors but complement each other

Ok so matching isn’t 100% out of the question, but try to not wear the exact same colors as your main statement. You can have details in your outfit that help bring out the main color your partner is wearing. So if your fiancé is wearing blue as his main color, you could have a pop of blue with your necklace or shoes.

Or you can even just stay within the same color tones or style to show that you fit together within your own individual entity.

The best engagement style tip is to mix it up!

The best way to get a ton of variety is by having two different styled outfits. I love to have my couples have a casual date night outfit that they can feel comfortable in while they get used to what it’s like being in front of my camera. That way when you’re in your dressy outfit, you already feel like a pro!

If Seattle grants us some beautiful sun then we try to get those glowy sunset images in your dressiest outfit. Of course, we can always rock those cloudy days!

Schedule a trial run with your makeup artist

If you’re anything like me, then you are picky about your makeup or hairstyle. I don’t mean to be and I really shouldn’t be that picky because my skills are not as good as all these 14-year-olds on youtube. Yet I wanted to have my hair and makeup done once before my wedding day so I can decide if a detail needs to be changed.

This is a great time to do that! You get to test out your makeup artist and/or your hairstylist to see what you like. It helps you look amazing in front of the camera. Plus it puts you at ease knowing how long your hair and makeup will take on your wedding day. If you’re in the greater Seattle area then feel free to reach out and contact me to help find your makeup artist. I know a ton of amazingly talented artists that have hearts of gold!

Pinterest really is your best friend

I’m a visual learner and Pinterest is a great way to help get some creative ideas. Check out my Pinterest Engagement Style Board for some amazing ideas from gorgeous couples around the world. Be sure to follow me on Pinterest for some amazing wedding tips!