The main goal for your New Brunswick engagement session is to celebrate the new commitment you made to each other. In addition to this, it helps to build a connection with your wedding photographer. It allows you to get comfortable in front of the camera and helps the photographer understand who you are and what to say to get the most genuine and authentic smiles and photos. This session gives both you and your photographer a valuable practice run, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience on your big day. Let’s dive into some great tips to get you started!

Go All Out with Your Wardrobe

Have you ever dreamed of wearing a gorgeous gown but never had the occasion? Your New Brunswick engagement session is the perfect time to let your style shine! Remember, there’s no such thing as being “too dressed up” for your engagement photos. Do not hesitate to embrace your bold side.

Some great stores to explore online or in person that we recommend include H&M, Aritzia, Le Chateau, and Ever New. We also believe that you can find some real gems at Winners and its affiliates or your local second hand store. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of time to find that dress that makes you feel your absolute best!

Long, Flowy Dresses for the Win

For a standout look on camera, long, flowy dresses and skirts are ideal. They bring beautiful movement to your photos and look amazing against natural settings like beaches or gardens. Pairing them with minimal jewelry and some stunning heels, you’re set for success, sure to look confident and gorgeous!

Have your man dress up to match your level of dressy. Use the 2+1 or 3+1 rule to make sure that you compliment each other perfectly. What is that, you ask? Choose two or three neutrals that work together and then you can add one more vibrant colour as an accent. Make sure to avoid vibrant greens, especially when your session is during the time when the trees are green. Another important thing to know is that all neon tones can really reflect onto your skin. This may impact the quality of your photos, but also the size of your gallery if it requires extensive editing.

One Outfit or Two? It’s Up to You! (But we recommend two)

If you’d rather stick to just one outfit that you love, go for it! However, some brides decide to bring two outfits: one for a more casual, date-night feel and another for that “wow” moment. If you’re bringing two outfits, we recommend starting with the more casual one. This will allow you to really feel yourself while you’re gaining confidence and learning how your photographer works. About an hour before the sun sets, the light becomes almost pure magic. The photos capturing you in your more dressy option will incorporate that glowy light. Resulting in the gallery of your dreams!

Laura and Jason actually picked two dressier outfits (see their blog HERE) during their summer engagement session while Rachel and Johnny (see their blog HERE) chose two more casual outfits, that were perfect for their cozy February engagement session.

Confidence is Key

Whether you’re going all out with two amazing ensembles or sticking with one perfect outfit, your engagement session is all about capturing the love between you and your partner. So wear something that makes you feel incredible—your confidence will shine through in every shot!

Here are Ali and Evan, quite perfectly showing you what a perfect engagement session would look like: