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Top 5 Outfit Ideas for Engagement or Portrait Session by Kelli Conley

So last week I talked about some fun ideas for your engagement session, but what about what you should wear? This is the number one question I get asked by EVERYONE I photograph. And it is a good question to ask, it's not everyday you get photographed and you want to make sure the pictures look good. So I put together a list of the top things I mention when planning your outfits for your photo session. 1.) Know your Surroundings: Think about where you are getting your pictures taken. For example if you are in a field of sunflowers, it is probably a good idea to avoid green and yellow so you do not blend in to your surroundings.

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2.) Change Outfits/Be Comfortable: I always encourage a change of outfits. Wear something that you are comfortable in but then maybe also wear something a little different than your norm too.

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3.) Don't be Matchy Matchy: This is the big one. I always tell people to think of it this way. If you are wearing a pattern then you will want the opposite person to wear a solid or to layer a pattern with a solid. Choose colors that work well with each other and have accent colors from the patterned outfit be the solid for the other persons outfit.  2014-03-23_0006

4.) Layer: Layering is amazing. Not only does it add depth and dimension to the pictures, it also can lead to some fun poses and the look of even more outfits (i.e. a jacket, it can be photographed on, slung over your shoulder, and then also taken off)2014-03-23_0001

5.) Wear Something Fun: Life is meant to be fun, so not only should you wear something comfortable and something that represents your style... but also add something fun to it! Whether it is a favorite team jersey, cowboy boots, your favorite hat, any accessory will add to the session, your comfort level, and make the session a little more fun in the process!  2014-03-23_0004 

Top 5 Outfit Ideas for Engagement or Portrait Session by Kelli Conley

So last week I talked about some fun ideas for your engagement session, but what about what you should wear? This is the number one question I get asked by EVERYONE I photograph. And it is a good question to ask, it's not everyday you get photographed and you want to make sure the pictures look good. So I put together a list of the top things I mention when planning your outfits for your photo session. 1.) Know your Surroundings: Think about where you are getting your pictures taken. For example if you are in a field of sunflowers, it is probably a good idea to avoid green and yellow so you do not blend in to your surroundings.

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2.) Change Outfits/Be Comfortable: I always encourage a change of outfits. Wear something that you are comfortable in but then maybe also wear something a little different than your norm too.

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3.) Don't be Matchy Matchy: This is the big one. I always tell people to think of it this way. If you are wearing a pattern then you will want the opposite person to wear a solid or to layer a pattern with a solid. Choose colors that work well with each other and have accent colors from the patterned outfit be the solid for the other persons outfit.  2014-03-23_0006

4.) Layer: Layering is amazing. Not only does it add depth and dimension to the pictures, it also can lead to some fun poses and the look of even more outfits (i.e. a jacket, it can be photographed on, slung over your shoulder, and then also taken off)2014-03-23_0001

5.) Wear Something Fun: Life is meant to be fun, so not only should you wear something comfortable and something that represents your style... but also add something fun to it! Whether it is a favorite team jersey, cowboy boots, your favorite hat, any accessory will add to the session, your comfort level, and make the session a little more fun in the process!  2014-03-23_0004 

Baby Joshua | Fort Mill, SC | Newborn Photography | yah Photography by Kelli Conley

I think it is so awesome how big yet small the world is! I moved clear across the country (from CA to SC) and ended up working with Mike and Lisa at BB&T and turns out Lisa is from CA too and her and Mike lived there awhile before they moved to the Carolina's. They what is even more awesome is that when they decided to have their baby they chose me, out of all the other photographers they could have, to photograph these memories for them! When we did both the maternity and newborn session, we worked to incorporate some heirlooms that Mike had from when he was a baby. We used his first pair of shoes in the maternity session, and the his favorite stuffed animal during the newborn session. (And if you know me and my husband, we love anything vintage and with a significance so this really took the cake). Michael and Lisa are honestly the sweetest people and I know that little Joshua will be loved to the moon and back by the two of them! 2014-03-19_0001 2014-03-19_0002 2014-03-19_0003 2014-03-19_0004 2014-03-19_0005

Baby Joshua | Fort Mill, SC | Newborn Photography | yah Photography by Kelli Conley

I think it is so awesome how big yet small the world is! I moved clear across the country (from CA to SC) and ended up working with Mike and Lisa at BB&T and turns out Lisa is from CA too and her and Mike lived there awhile before they moved to the Carolina's. They what is even more awesome is that when they decided to have their baby they chose me, out of all the other photographers they could have, to photograph these memories for them! When we did both the maternity and newborn session, we worked to incorporate some heirlooms that Mike had from when he was a baby. We used his first pair of shoes in the maternity session, and the his favorite stuffed animal during the newborn session. (And if you know me and my husband, we love anything vintage and with a significance so this really took the cake). Michael and Lisa are honestly the sweetest people and I know that little Joshua will be loved to the moon and back by the two of them! 2014-03-19_0001 2014-03-19_0002 2014-03-19_0003 2014-03-19_0004 2014-03-19_0005

Fun Ideas for Your Engagement Session by Kelli Conley

For any of you who do not know, an engagement session is a photo shoot sometime after a couple is engaged. It is a good way for them to get to know their photographer better, get comfortable behind the camera, as well as get some amazing pictures of themselves in addition to their wedding photos. When it comes to engagement sessions I love to have fun with my couples. Because this session is really laid back and carefree I always make it a point to find out things about them that we can incorporate. Whether it is playing their favorite board game together, watching sports, drinking coffee, or just relaxing together. These are the things that make their relationship what it is today, and what can be more fun that incorporating that into the session. Below are some examples of things that our couples do together that we were able to come along for the ride and capture them enjoying what they love… together! 2014-03-16_00032014-03-16_0005 To see their full blog post click here.2014-03-16_0001 To see their full blog post click here2014-03-16_0002 To see their full blog post click here2014-03-16_0004

We can't wait to capture more of the things our couples love to do together in this coming year! What is something you love to do with your significant other? Comment Below.