Expert Guide for Winter Engagement Photography

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Expert Guide to Help You Prepare for Winter
Engagement Photography
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Introduction

• Other than the wedding day, the other important
  date for you and your partner is the engagement
  day. Since it comes before the wedding, it sets
  the mood for the marriage. If you are decided on
  having the engagement during the winter,
  congratulations! First, winter engagements are
  generally beautiful lovely flowers, lush grass,
  and many other things. Its just remarkable how
  some settings appear when covered by snow.
  Whether its a thin or thick blanket of ice, the
  conditions are just breathtaking.
• Secondly, the lighting the winter, especially
  around sunset hours, is just magical. Youll love
  the purple sky and the soft light. Additionally,
  the conditions of the winter allow you to try
  different attires. From heavy sweaters to long
  boots and from thick scarves to warm hats, you
  can try everything and anything that you want.
• Collectively, all these things present a perfect
  layout for taking memorable engagement
  photographs. But before the photo session, you
  have to plan for everything. Here is an expert
  guide that will help you prepare for the day.

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Table of Contents

• Choosing a Theme.
• Hiring the Photographer.
• Booking an Appointment.
• Finding the Right Setting.
• Incorporating Props and Action.
• Grooming.
• Picking the Perfect Clothing.
• Closing Thoughts.

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Choosing a Theme

• Before you start looking for an engagement
  photographer, there are several things that you
  have to decide on so as you can communicate your
  expectations vividly to the expert. In this case,
  youll need to choose between the following
  photography themes
• Formal and informal photography This depends on
  the kind of couple that you are and how the
  photos will be used. If you are planning to share
  them on social media, you may find it necessary
  to consider an informal theme. If you want them
  for official purposes like being used in a
  publication, then you may find it ideal to
  consider a formal theme.
• Stage and candid photography Stage photography
  applies to engagement photos that you want to
  frame, mostly formal images. Such photos are the
  most common when it comes to winter engagement
  photography. As for candid photography, the
  images contain fun touches and require extra
  lighting. Nonetheless, they dont necessarily
  have to be framed. If you like both options, you
  can decide to mix them.

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Hiring the Photographer

• After you have decided on the theme, the next
  thing is to hire an engagement photographer. Here
  are the tips that you can use
• Use the internet You can search online for a
  winter engagement photographer that can work with
  your budget and schedule. Before hiring anyone
  online, its necessary to vary a background
  search on the expert. You can read the reviews or
  set up an interview with the expert so that you
  can have a face to face conversation. You can
  also talk to the previous clients so that you can
  get their personal testimonials.
• Ask for recommendations You can talk to people
  that you know who have done a winter engagement
  photoshoot. Ask for their endorsements.

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Booking an Appointment

• Once you have found the expert engagement
  photographer that you like, set up a date that
  you can discuss the engagement and the rates.
  During the appointment, youll need to suggest
  the date for the photoshoot. Basically, it makes
  sense to book the engagement photoshoot date
  immediately after the engagement. However, it
  doesnt have to be on the same date. What matters
  is that its before the wedding. Actually, you
  can have more than one photoshoot dates. For
  example
• You can shoot the photos a day after the
  engagement to mark the time that you got engaged.
  
• You can shoot the photos during the first month
  of your engagement to make it formal to the
  world.
• You can take the photos on the day that you are
  setting the wedding date to add a special feel to
  the day.
• You can do it a month before the wedding to
  prepare yourself for the big day.

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Finding the Right Setting

• Since you already have a date in mind, the next
  thing is picking the setting for the engagement
  photoshoot. Here are 7 ideas that you can use
• 1. A City Backdrop
• The city always provides an attractive background
  for the winter photoshoot. You can have the
  images taken during the day or during the night.
  If you want to capture the lovely streets, you
  are guaranteed to cover the amazing traffic
  behind you. The good thing about the city setting
  is that you can always change the backdrop
  conveniently without moving around so much. You
  just have to be a little creative when picking
  where to stand or sit.
• 2. A Snowy Background
• Its never a winter season without the snow. So,
  its smart to pick a location where your
  photographs can feature the snow theme. You
  should identify a snowy background where you can
  have the session. Such a setting is not only
  unique but also inspirational. If you are not the
  outdoor type, you can also have a wintry scene in
  the indoors. You need to find an indoor setting
  that has a clear window that allows you to
  capture the wintry setting behind it.

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• 3. A Country Setting
• If the city background does not appeal you, then
  you should consider a country one. The country
  scene will provide a unique and inspirational
  background just like what you get from a city
  setup. It may not be that sparkly like the city
  scene but it will be beautiful. In addition, a
  country scene gives your photos a minimalist
  look. This is pretty in the eyes of many. Some of
  the options to consider include a cabin backdrop,
  a botanical garden, and a country landmark.
• 4. A Holiday Scene
• There are so many festivities during the winter.
  The most notable one is Christmas. You can
  incorporate the scene in your engagement
  photoshoot. In this case, you need to include a
  Christmas tree or Christmas candle lights or both
  in your setting. You can have the engagement
  photographer take photos of you picking out the
  Christmas tree or staring at the lit candles.

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• 5. DIY Winter Engagement Signs
• All you need to make this is a chalkboard and a
  chalk or a plain board and paint. You are
  required to write or paint special engagement
  signs on the board. You can place the board in
  the background of your setting if its big in
  size. In case its small, you can hold it in
  front of you. Some of the messages that you can
  write on the board are
• Its really cold here
• We love the winter
• The snow is great for love
• You can also get inspirations from watching a
  winter movie or listening to winter-themed love
  songs.

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• 6. Multi-Scenery Location
• If you want your photos to appear versatile and
  captivating, its smart to consider a
  multi-scenery setting. This will ensure that your
  backdrops are not dull and monotonous. In this
  case, you are allowed to shoot as many engagement
  photos as you want without changing locations.
  The setting should be able to allow any condition
  considering that the winter weather is very
  unpredictable. For instance, picking a resort
  that has a country theme and is near a city is
  always a great idea.
• 7. Cuddle Up
• Lastly, you dont need a special wintry
  background to show that the photography was done
  during the winter. Just cuddle up when the shots
  are taken. This will show that you are freezing
  and in love. Anyone looking at the photos will
  guess that it must have been winter. To make the
  setting more convincing, you can include a
  firepit where you are and lit it. You can also
  set up coffee cups adjacent to you as you cuddle
  for the photoshoot.

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Incorporating Props and Action

• Your engagement photos need to appear fun to be
  memorable. You can do this by including unique
  props and fun actions during the photoshoot. Here
  are 5 ideas to try out
• 1. Practice Posing
• Before you try out any poses during the official
  engagement photo session, you should at least
  know how you look when you do the poses and if
  they suit you. You have to ensure that the
  engagement photos look the very best. You can try
  out these tips
• The man carrying the woman
• Sitting down together while gazing at each other
  lovingly
• Side hugging as you take a walk
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• 2. Snowball Fight
• If you want to make your engagement photos
  action-packed and interesting, you and your
  partner can engage in a snowball fight. The
  activity is engaging and unique at the same time
  for shooting winter photos in the outdoors. You
  actually dont have to hit one another with the
  cold balls but you can act the scene. This kind
  of fun activity is something that you can also do
  with friends and families. This will allow you to
  capture them as part of your engagement story.
• 3. Skiing
• This is another fun activity like snowballing
  that you can take part in with your partner and
  have a great time. If you have grown up skiing,
  then youll have an easy time doing it in front
  of a camera. If its a new adventure, then youll
  have the opportunity to make memorable photos
  doing something untraditional. If you are too
  scared of skiing, all you have to do is dress up
  for the fun activity and have the photographer
  capture you as if you are skiing.

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• 4. Mistletoe Hanging
• If one of you is taller than the other, you can
  have him or her hang mistletoe above your heads
  either from the doorway or from a tree branch.
  After this, you can request the photographer to
  take photos of you hugging or kissing below the
  hanging. The setup is ideal for people in love
  and there is no better time to show it than
  during the engagement photography session. To
  make the shots more unique, you can try out
  different poses underneath the hanging.
• 5. Get Close
• You dont have to be told about this when you are
  shooting engagement photos as its obvious. There
  are many ways to express closeness. For example,
  you can hold hands, stare at each other
  intimately, hug or place your heads next to each
  other. Its generally great way todisplay
  affection in a photo.

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Grooming

• You have to give your photos a spark. If you need
  a shave and have your hair styled, you should do
  it prior to the photoshoot. In case a makeup
  session is necessary, make sure you have it. If
  you have a makeup artist who attends to you, you
  should book an appointment with him or her before
  the photo session dates. When you are well
  groomed, confidence sets in and it becomes easier
  to face the camera

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Picking the Perfect Clothing

• The last preparation before the winter engagement
  photography is picking the right wear. The
  clothes that you pick needs to suit the occasion
  as well as the season. Some of the ideas to use
  are
• Festive clothing Since there are so many
  festivities during the winter, you can pick one
  as the basis of picking your wear. Starting with
  Christmas, you can copy Santa.
• Cocktail wear Youll never go wrong with this
  kind of wear if you are doing it for engagement
  photography.
• Warm Clothes It goes without saying that you
  have to dress warmly for the winter. This means
  picking the right coat, sweater, fur vest, and
  heavy sox.
• Wintry accessory Lastly, you need to accessorize
  the winter clothes by picking the right scarves,
  knitted hats, and thick gloves.

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Closing Thoughts

• This comprehensive guide provides you with
  everything you need to plan for your next winter
  engagement photography. Follow the tips
  diligently and hope for a great photography
  experience. Once again, you need all the
  congratulations on choosing the winter as the
  time to take engagement photos. Youll enjoy
  every moment.
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