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How to get the most out of your engagement shoot
Welcome to the Hannah Julia Photos family! Chances are that we'll be meeting up to shoot your engagement photos soon, and I'd bet that you're feeling a bit nervous. But never fear; I have all the tips for you to have the best time ever!
1. Make a day of it
Whatever day you choose to have your shoot, make sure that you schedule some time! Don’t just rush to the location, do the shoot then rush off somewhere else. This will only stress you out and mean that your photos won’t be 100% you. Make a date day out of it! Go out for some coffee, chill together and take some time to relax beforehand. Taking some time to start your day this way will get you feeling loved up and united as we head into our shoot. And afterwards why not go out for dinner or drinks? Celebrate yourselves!
2. Wear something comfy!
This one might seem obvious, but hear me out. Dressing *appropriately* is your key. Planning on going adventuring, climbing rocks and jumping over fences? A short dress and heels probably aren't your best bet. But if you're not planning on rocking climbing and would much prefer to go to a coffee shop and maybe a wee stroll then the dress and heels could work! Where we go and what we do will dictate what you wear, so don't base your outfit on your Pinterest boards because their locations might be totally different.
And make sure to dress for you. Clothes that are too tight or clingy, if that's not your usual thing, will mean you spend the shoot pulling at your outfit and trying to hide. If you choose something brand new, you run the risk of being uncomfortable (which will come across in your photos) or worrying about how you look in it. Just wear something that makes you feel amazing, and if you do buy a new outfit give it a test drive first!
Sidenote: neutral colours always work best. Brights can age your photos! As can big logos!
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5. Have fun!
This is the most important tip I can give you!!! If you come ready to have some craic and listen to my terrible banter I can guarantee your photos are going to be incredible. All I need to make that happen is you. Don't try to be people you aren't; don't try and be Instagram models if you aren't, or adventurous hikers if that's not you, or hipster coffee people if that's not you either. I can only work with what you give me, so if I get authentic you then that's what will come back in your images (and that's what we both want!).
You're amazing so let me show that!