engagement styling guide
a quick introduction
welcome to the snapmotive engagement styling guide. If you're reading this, you most likey have an engagement session booked, whether with us or with another photographer. either way, we hope that this guide helps you look and feel your best during this special moment in your wedding journey.
we'll let you know right now that this is just a guide. not everything is written in stone. rules are meant to be broken, but with intention and purpose. so discuss with your photographer your vision if they don't align with the guide below. enough talk, let's get started.
1. overall look and feel
- MOOD
Neutral, bright, elegant - theme
Romantic, classy, easy-going - style
personal, location appropriate, timeless
2. hair and make-up
- FOR MEN & WOMEn
seeing a stylist + make-up artist is highly recommended! - If unable to do so...
bring a fresh trim with product(s) appropriate for the location. account for things like wind, humidity, sweat, or dryness.
3. CUT and FIT
- fit
give yourself ample time to get new pieces of clothing tailored. - Shoulder lines should squarely hit your shoulders.
- hemmed shirts & jackets should not cover your hands.
- hemmed pants that break cleanly for your choice of footwear.
- If wearing a dress, choose a dress with a bodice-like shape or a belt to accentuate your waist.
- Flow
Flowy outfits convey a sense of movement and can help create a more dynamic photograph. - layers
use Layers to add interest. they give you options for detailed close-ups, too. - Silhouette
emphasize your body's proportionality by having a clear torso break at your natural waist. this will elongate your legs and give you a more distinctive shape from far away.
4. fabrics, Textures, and accessories
- coordinate
Play with interesting and contrasting textures appropriate for your surroundings. Here is a list of fabrics for example. - for mens wear
- outwear: boiled wool (autumn), herringbone or canvas (all-around), leather
- shirts: oxford cotton (for button ups), slub knit, space dye
- pants: cotton twill weave, dark-wash denim (no fade, tears, or holes), linen (for beachwear)
- shoes: leather, canvas, boat shoes, Velvet (loafers)
- For womens wear
- outwear: leather, wool blazers, cotton canvas/twill
- tops: viscose or modal (casual t-shirts)
- dresses: chiffon, rayon, challis, tulle, lace
- For accessories
- try to stick with one metal type (steel, gold, silver, platinum)
- personalize your outfit with bracelets, necklaces, watches, rings, earrings, and belts.
5. COLOR PALETTES
Your main NEUTRALS
YOUR SECONDARY NEUTRALS
YOUR ACCENTS
6. ideas for varying scenarios
7. bags, PETS, and props
- bagS
the checklist below will help you bag a day bag for your shoot. plan on leaving the bag in the car so you can stay mobile. - PETS
managing pets during a shoot can get in the way of creating the right atmosphere and end up being more of a distraction. please leave your pets at home. - PROPS
a decorative blanket (ie. pendleton) to sit on is welcomed. however, KEEP THE SHOOT SIMPLE AND MOBILE BY LEAVING OUT THE PROPS.
8. downloadable checklist
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