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Engagement photos question

monkeysipmonkeysip
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Hello ladies,

We're doing our engagement photos next week (finally!), and I'm trying to figure out what to wear.

I really want to wear a dress because I just always feel my best in dresses.

I just bought this new really cute black and white polka dot dress (below)

http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1327372/lc-lauren-conrad-polka-dot-chiffon-dress.jsp

But I'm worried black and white wouldn't look as good on film. Should I stick with something with color?

I have a cute floral dress I like a lot (below).

http://store.delias.com/product/bella+solid+dress+303824.do

I'd rather wear the black/white dress, but maybe color would be better.

Any advice?
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Re: Engagement photos question

  • KeighlaDanielleKeighlaDanielle
    edited March 2013
    In addition to being a bride, I'm also a photographer and I would say color photographs best. You could wear the black and white dress and have your fiance wear a color (mustard/yellow, blue, or coral are all great options with the black) or you could accessorize in one of those same bright, vibrant colors. Make something pop! That's my two cents. 

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  • mcda04mcda04
    Because it's spring; I love the second one. The flowers will really pop in an outdoor setting.
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  • emeejeeayenemeejeeayen
    I have to say that my engagement photos look amazing, and I think part of it was due to the bright colors I wore (the other part was our awesome photographer).
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  • monkeysipmonkeysip
    Okay, I think I'll go with my initial instinct and wear a more colorful dress.

    Thanks for the advice!
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  • JoanE2012JoanE2012
    In Response to Re: Engagement photos question:
    [QUOTE]In addition to being a bride, I'm also a photographer and I would say color photographs best. You could wear the black and white dress and have your fiance wear a color (mustard/yellow, blue, or coral are all great options with the black) or you could accessorize in one of those same bright, vibrant colors. Make something pop! That's my two cents.  You can see some recent photos of mine to see how my clients did it.  https://www.facebook.com/--------------------
    Posted by KeighlaDanielle[/QUOTE]

    Shameless advertising plug.  Reported.

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  • KeighlaDanielleKeighlaDanielle
    edited March 2013
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_engagement-photos-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:84f74001-e897-465b-a62a-e95503dd511fPost:e36b4aa2-5c41-412a-98b6-4beef21234c8">Re: Engagement photos question</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Engagement photos question : Shameless advertising plug.  Reported.
    Posted by JoanE2012[/QUOTE]
    Not at all, but I can happily remove it. I was meaning to give advice and show the advice in use. I'll take it down I certainly didn't mean to appear like I was advertising and I am quite certian she lives no where near me. 
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  • JoanE2012JoanE2012
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_attire-accessories_engagement-photos-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:15Discussion:84f74001-e897-465b-a62a-e95503dd511fPost:a3f22174-f56f-477f-b9bd-6d344351e30e">Re: Engagement photos question</a>:
    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Engagement photos question : <strong>Not at all</strong>, but I can happily remove it. I was meaning to give advice and show the advice in use. I'll take it down<strong> I certainly didn't mean to appear like I was advertising </strong>and I am quite certian she lives no where near me. 
    Posted by KeighlaDanielle[/QUOTE]<div>
    </div><div>In retrospect (after seeing your other non-photo posts), I believe you.  I apologize. Though posting your business is still not allowed.  Your thoughts and opinions are highly appreciated though!

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  • GinaMelodyGinaMelody
    I actually changed when I did my photos.  I wore a white dress and a yellow one.  The yellow photographed better and when I did the save the dates, the color options for the font, etc. went really well.  But got with whatever your more comfortable with or that is more your theme :) Enjoy your shoot!
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  • monkeysipmonkeysip
    In Response to Re: Engagement photos question:
    [QUOTE]I actually changed when I did my photos.  I wore a white dress and a yellow one.  The yellow photographed better and when I did the save the dates, the color options for the font, etc. went really well.  But got with whatever your more comfortable with or that is more your theme :) Enjoy your shoot!
    Posted by GinaMelody[/QUOTE]

    My shoot is only an hour, and my photographer didn't mention clothing changes.  I might email her and ask her about a clothing change and whether she has advice on what to wear.

    If she let's me change, I'll just bring both dresses :)
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