Erin: “We didn’t really pose, our photographer had us talk or walk and just shot away. When she thought that there was a cool background she would ask us to look at the camera, but it was very laid back. I think just being comfortable is the main point.”

A big congratulations to Melissa and Mike who are ending their engagement with the wedding celebration of a lifetime this Saturday!
Melissa: “All I can say is be yourself. Don’t force anything and really just trust that your photographer will capture you only in your best. Carla definitely directed us a bit, but to be honest there were a lot of times that we were just laughing, talking, walking, or gesturing to each other and she caught the moment. Those were my favorite pictures.”
Katie: “Crack jokes, keep it light and have fun! You don't want to look scared or serious in these shots!”
Carroll Anne: “The photographer will direct you on how to pose, but we didn't do much posing. We were just hanging out and he took many candid shots.”
On Style:
Katie: “It was important for us to look casual and like we were wearing clothes that we would wear any day of the week. I wore jeans and a navy blue sweater with pearls. Jonathan wore a blazer with dark jeans and a shirt. We were comfortable and relaxed!”
Melissa: “Don’t be too trendy and don’t try a new style. Wear something that you feel comfortable in and you know you won’t constantly be fidgeting with. Also, don’t wear too much jewelry. You already have the best accessory—your ring!!! You’ll want that to sparkle in all the pictures!”

Thanks for the style advice Melissa, but those pin stripes are one trend I'm not ready to try out! (Sorry Keith.)
Thanks for the great advice. Readers, do you have any tips for us? What was your engagement session like? What did you wear and how did you act? How did you use the images once they came back from the photographer? Keith and I are thinking of making an engagement album that will double as the guest book at our wedding.
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