Choosing the Look and Location
• Coordinated Outfits:
Work with your photographer to select looks that complement each other in terms of color palette and style. Sharing reference images beforehand helps ensure that both your and the photographer’s expectations align.
• Location Selection:
Choose a location based on your shared vision. Whether it’s a cityscape, an oceanfront, or a mix (like a home-city or home-ocean combination), discuss the details to decide on the session’s duration.
Preparing for the Session
• Mutual Mood and Comfort:
The success of the shoot depends on both participants feeling relaxed and in a good mood. Often, the idea of being photographed can initially cause stress—especially for partners who are less familiar with being in front of the camera.
• Ease into the Experience:
If one partner feels anxious, consider starting with an express session (30 minutes) to ease into the process. This short session can help everyone get comfortable without the pressure of a longer shoot.
• Session Duration Options:
• Express Session (30 minutes): Ideal for a quick, straightforward set of posed shots.
• One-Hour Session: Provides time to gradually relax and move into more candid, lifestyle-style shots after an initial period of guidance and posing.
• Two-Hour Session: Recommended when using multiple locations, where ample time is needed to move between spots and fully capture the beauty of each setting.
Key Points
• Team Effort:
Both partners should prepare together, supporting one another to minimize stress and foster a relaxed atmosphere.
• Flexibility:
While the first session might be shorter, you can always build up to longer sessions as both of you become more comfortable with the process.