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Engagement photo sessions New Jersey NJ / NYC New York

Whether you’re a natural in front of the camera, or a touch shy, and unsure of how the photo session will be, the engagement photo session will be a fun outing. And at the end of it, you’ll have wonderful photos of the two of you together. Photos that show the two of you at your best and in a relaxed and playful way way show some of that connection between the two of you. A touch of romance even.

In a way the photo session is a kind of test run before the wedding day, getting you comfortable being photographed, but it also gives you photographs outside of the wedding context. Just lovely photos of the two of you together. Relaxed. The style is casual, but presenting you at your best.

We will also have some time to chat about your wedding day. Important details such as the time-line and such. Anything we might want to cover at that point in that point of planning your wedding day.

But it’s not all just work. The engagement photo session is meant to be a leisurely outing. And at the end of it, you’ll have wonderful photos of the two of you together.

We can do the photo session in a park or a more urban-like environment. In New Jersey, cities like Hoboken offer both in close proximity. New York is always an exciting visit. We can discuss a suitable place for the photo session in northern New Jersey, or in New York. I do travel further afield though, so we aren’t restricted to just those places. We can do the photo shoot at a place that holds special meaning to you – for example, where the proposal took place, or where you met for the first time. I will happily work with anything that helps tell your story.

Clothing & what to wear

The engagement photo sessions is really a low-stress fun thing to do as a couple. If you’re a little shy in front of the camera, it gets you a little more used to being photographed, which is a big help on the wedding day.

Even though the engagement photo session is meant to be just fun and no stress, there are a few things we can do to make it even more successful.

Regarding clothing – anything that you feel comfortable in, and would be described perhaps as ‘smart casual’. Colors should be complimentary and not too bold. For example, bright red or neon colors are not a good idea. Check patterns also usually don’t work well.

I would also suggest that guys don’t wear shorts & sandals, but something more ‘dressy’ than just that.

Other than that, no real guidelines. It is whatever you feel you want to wear to represent you in photos.

Also, if possible, don’t come too laden with bags. This is especially important in the city or an urban area. Since the photo session works better if it is more spontaneous, it helps if we don’t have to set bags down and pick them up again. But rather, that we can keep taking photos while moving or walking.

If you wear high-heeled shoes, bring flats along as well to walk in, since we might be roaming around a bit during the photo session. I can easily keep the heels or flats in my shoulder bag, as needed. If we do the photo session in a park then flats or shoes which are comfortable to walk in when on uneven surfaces, are a good idea.

That’s it! Whether you’re planning your wedding, or just need an engagement photo session, please feel free to contact me.

Neil van Niekerk
neil@neilvn.com
862-485-7276