Choosing what to wear for your engagement photos can feel like one of the biggest challenges of your wedding journey—but it doesn’t have to be! The outfits you choose set the tone for your session and should feel like you while also flattering your features and working well with your location and light. Great outfit choices help your photographer capture your connection and confidence effortlessly.

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1. Start With Your Personal Style

Wear something that makes you feel confident and comfortable—whether that’s a flowy dress, linen shirt, or tailored blazer. If you wouldn’t wear it out to dinner or a date night, it probably won’t feel authentic in your photos.

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2. Choose a Coordinated Palette (Not Matching)

Coordinate without matching. Pick 2–4 colors that complement one another and your surroundings. Earth tones, soft neutrals, jewel tones (like emerald or navy), and muted pastels all photograph beautifully and feel timeless. Avoid bright neons or highly saturated shades that can cast undesirable color onto skin in natural light.

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3. Embrace Layers and Texture

Layers add depth and visual interest to your photos and give you simple ways to create multiple looks without a full outfit change. Think cardigans, jackets, scarves, or even switching shoes. Natural fabrics like linen, silk, cotton, and wool drape well and catch light beautifully.

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4. Let the Season Guide Your Looks

Spring: Soft pastels and light layers
Summer: Breathable fabrics like linen and cotton
Fall: Rich colors like burgundy, sage, rust, and cream
Winter: Elegant coats, jewel tones, and textured pieces
Dressing for the weather will help you stay comfortable and confident throughout your session.

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5. Bring Two Outfits (If Your Session Allows)

If your session is 90–120 minutes, bringing a second outfit gives you a chance to mix up the vibe—think one casual outfit and one dressier look for variety in your gallery.

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6. Details Make a Difference

Small things like accessories, shoes that fit your location (think comfy boots for fields or sandals for beach shoots), and pieces that move (flowy skirts/dresses) can elevate your photos and help create natural, romantic movement in your images.

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7. Avoid These Common Pitfalls

Matching outfits that look too “uniform”
Busy, small patterns that distract from your faces
Fabrics that wrinkle easily or reflect harsh light
Clothes that make you feel self‑conscious or uncomfortable
Instead, focus on complementary colors, clean silhouettes, and pieces you love—because confidence always shows in photos.

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Our Favorite Rule

Dress like the best version of you—not the trendiest version of someone else. When you feel like yourselves and move naturally, the emotions and connection between you become the star of the images.

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Want help planning your engagement session wardrobe? Send us photos of your outfit ideas and we’ll help you choose the looks that’ll photograph beautifully!