LUCA & MICHAELLA
Engagement Guide
I feel like an all-white outfit could be th e perfect fit OR you could go colorful!
I love this dress for a classic white option
I love to start planning each session with a mood board of images that leaves us feeling excited for our time together. It helps set the vibe and tone for our session! I've also included some Rent the Runway pieces and a few links for y'all if you need help shopping.
LUCA could go a slightly unexpected color blazer*
You could turn it in to a little picnic!
MOOD BOARD
Gibson Island engagement
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"Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
a few tips to help you
I've been photographing people for a long time and I know that it can be intimidating to be in front of the camera. For most people it doesn't feel particularly easy! But one thing I've noticed after so many years of photographing people: if you look your best, you feel your best! Confidence exudes from you!
There are a few key factors to feeling your best: hair & makeup and attire.
To ensure this is as stress-free as possible, I recommend booking beauty services for hair & makeup before your shoot.
In fact, this is a great way to work with your wedding artist for a trial before the big day and have it coordinate with our photos. If that's not possible to schedule, I've even had clients go to Sephora or Nordstrom to have their makeup done. One less thing for you to worry about!
feel your best
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what to wear
To keep it simple, here are a few does and don’ts --
wear classic cuts and pieces that make
you feel good about yourself.
DO
wear things that feel slightly elevated and aren't overly bright in hue so that we can easily take in your surroundings.
DO
wear a little extra makeup, especially
around the eyes so they pop!
DO
DO
Choose flowing and flattering pieces to
fit with the setting & your shape.
wear anything trendy or something that
doesn’t make you feel confident.
DON'T
wear your matching white tees and
jeans from the 90s.
DON'T
forget to see if you can coordinate your
hair or makeup with our session.
DON'T
DON'T
wear tiny patterns. Stripes and dots
that are close together don’t photograph
particularly well.
WHAT TO WEAR
let me shop for you
I know choosing what to wear can be tricky! Gibson Island is the perfect meld of elevated and laidback, so choosing outfits that reflect that are key! Here are a few rental pieces I'd consider as jumping off points for your looks!
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"But what do I do with my hands?!"
POSING woes
When it comes to posing for your session, you don’t need to worry about a thing! I’ll guide you through the entire process beginning with “poses” that are super easy and natural. If I tell you to do something that feels a little funny, it’s probably because I know it’s going to make you laugh - and that’s the photo I'm actually looking for.
Throughout your session, I’ll keep an eye on your hair, makeup and outfits to make sure things stay in place. I want you to feel as relaxed as possible and enjoy our time together!
YAY!
I'm so excited for our time together and can't wait to see you so soon! If you need anything in between now and our session, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here for anything you need!
"Lauren put us right at ease, capturing such genuine and beautiful photos all in the most stunning locations and light!"
- Nick and Lauren
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