Engagement Pics

Does anyone have any reccomendations for locations of engagement shoots - beaches and parks? Also, what types of outfits should my fh and I wear? Colors? Patterns? Thanks!

Well it depends what type of scene you want. If you like the beach, i know my photographer does shoots at Robert Moses. Also the planting fields in oyster bay are really nice!

As for outfits, should just be casual i would think, im probably going to wear solid colors though, versus patterns

i think solid patterns look nicer in pics.

and i know this is cheesy but i like when the & wear sort of matching outfits.. like jeans on the bottom and black top or khaki pants and white top.

beach pics always look nice. or maybe the garden city gazebo.

This is some advice I received from my photographer for taking epics.


Because these images are designed to showcase YOU and not your clothes, here are some
clothing tips:
- Avoid logos, numbers, lettering and words on your clothing
- Wear what you usually wear – this is not the time to try out a new style, which could make you feel
uncomfortable
- Stay away from loud stripes, busy patterns and plaid – go for texture instead
- Avoid too much contrast between the two of you, i.e. your white blouse, his black shirt
- Select colors that go well together
- Have multiple changes of clothes – different looks, formal, casual, etc. Bring 2-3 outfits for each wardrobe
change. We will help you choose the most flattering outfits so you will look fabulous in the photos for years to
come. We usually shoot 2-3 different outfits depending on how fast we’re moving.
Also try to avoid short sleeves (i.e. cap sleeves or tank tops) as the upper arms tend to photograph wider than
they are in real life.
- Feel free to bring some small props – items that are meaningful to you are cool!
- Bring some mints if you wish – but no gum!
- To avoid unsightly bulges and creases, don’t put too much stuff in your pockets
- If you want to wear heels for the photos but do not want to walk all day in them, I suggest bringing them in a bag
so you can easily change to them whenever you’re ready to shoot.
Hair and Make-up Tips:
- Have your hair and make-up done before the session begins
- Now is not the time to try something completely different! Stick with comfortable hair and make-up styles
- Bring a small touch-up kit: hair spray, gel, lipstick/gloss, etc. You usually will be kissing at some point of the shoot
so make sure to have something you can easily apply or won’t smear.
- Use lotion on your hands, make sure your hands and nails are well manicured
- If Murphy’s Law reigns supreme and you break out or have blemishes – don’t worry and don’t try to cover it up! I
can retouch your images and remove the nefarious zits!

m taking my pics in Manhattan, Central park, grand central station, by the Love sign and then going to Dumbo park
Im not sure about outfits yet, Im looking to have my shoot in the Fall but I have to say the advice above is very helpful!