Engagement photography is usually conducted at a location within one’s vicinity. However, this might be costly or sometimes cause discomfort to the couple. Therefore, it is better to conduct the engagement photo shoot at home where you have so many great options to explore. Below are a few tips to conduct your photo shoot at home.
Be Comfortable
Most of us have little or no experience posing for professional photo shoots. So, it must be a nervy affair for many of us to start an engagement photo shoot. Hence, it is advised to begin the shoot from home. This way, you can slowly let go of your stress and get comfortable with the whole idea of the photo shoot. Moreover, since you are familiar with the environment at home, you can be comfortable and relaxed which will improve your photographs.
Use Proper Lighting
If you have seen engagement photos of other couples, you must have observed that these images look extremely beautiful when you include natural light. The most common example is that of the sunlight shining through the window and illuminating the couple. This has a great aesthetic impact on the viewer. So try to find a place in your home where you get natural light in abundance. This feature will accentuate the beauty of the highlights and shadows in the image.
Set the Scene
No matter how you conduct your engagement photo shoot, it is very important to have a clear theme about your shoot. This will give a unique identity to the photographs and will convey all the beauty in with clarity. You should choose your outfit carefully and give the photographs a personal touch. In addition, make sure you choose an area that is well adorned yet not too distracting. This will complement the photographs well.
Use the Space Properly
After selecting the best background for your image, you can shift your focus to using the space of your home in the best way. You can settle for your usual resting spot, or try something new and interesting. There are surely many places in your home, which you never used – your photographer would help you find a lot of these. Experiment with these spots and get creative.
Hire a Familiar Photographer
One of the biggest mistakes to avoid for a engagement photo shoot is to hire an unfamiliar photographer. This could create awkward moments during your photography session and spoil the whole fun of the photo shoot. Besides, you will not be able to convey your ideas to the photographer properly if you don’t know them, and that would surely affect the beauty of the final image.
