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How to have a Successful Photoshoot with your Significant Other

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January 9, 2019

/ James Stokes

Whether it’s for your engagement, your wedding day, or just for memories, having a photoshoot with your loved one is a great way to memorialize your relationship and save the photos as a keepsake. Before you have your photo shoot, there are a couple of things that need to be decided beforehand in order to ensure that you have the most successful photoshoot possible.

 

Location, location, location

  • Before anything else, you need to decide where you and your partner would like to take the photos. While many photographers have their own studio, opt for your home or a special, significant place if you want to add a personal touch. Perhaps where you got engaged, where you had your first date or a prime location in your area.

 

Pick the Right Time of Day

  • Depending on where you’ll be shooting, you’ll want to ensure that you’re shooting during the right time of day. If you’ll be shooting inside with lots of windows available, think about the right time of day when the sunlight will be perfectly let in. If you’re aiming to shoot with a sunset, make sure you check the time the sun is supposed to go down and that you pick a location with an ample view of the sunset in the background.

 

Pick the Right Photographer

  • Before anything, you and your partner need to decide on the photographer that you’ll use for your photoshoot. Many photographers work differently, and each adds their own aesthetic to the photos. In order to ensure you and your partner pick the right photographer, go through previous work and read their info page. Find out if your photographer prefers candid or more posed shots, if they’re willing to travel and if they offer any props that you’d be willing to use in your shoot.

 

Think About What You’re Wearing Underneath Your Outfit

  • While it’s important that you and your partner coordinate your outfits for the photoshoot, it’s also equally important that you feel comfortable in what you’re wearing underneath the outfit. It’s no secret that if you feel comfortable in what you’re wearing underneath, you’ll look more confident and comfortable for your photos. If you’re planning on wearing figure-hugging clothing, make sure that you wear a bra that won’t expose any lines or wires. The online company, True & Co. does exactly this as they create bras that embrace your shape with many of them being wire-free. There’s nothing like having a good support system for the girls to help make a successful photo shoot. Along with a supportive bra, many women also choose to wear shapewear underneath their outfit as it helps to smooth and shape your body while also keeping all its and bits contained. This will give you some peace of mind when taking photos.

 

Have a Developed Concept

  • Before the day of the photo shoot, it’s important that you and your partner have come to an agreement on the look and feel you want to achieve for your shoot. Do you want to evoke a romantic vibe, a high-fashion vibe or a cozier vibe? Do you want posed or more natural photos? With all the different angles that you can take, it’s helpful for you and your partner to look at plenty of photo inspiration beforehand to settle on ideas. This not only puts you and your partner on the same page but also helps your photographer in knowing exactly what you’re looking for.

 

What are some of your tips for making a successful photoshoot?

 

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Northern Wisconsin Lakeside Cabin Reunion | Moon Family

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October 4, 2018

/ James Stokes

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Courtney & Brent | Northwoods Maternity

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August 2, 2018

/ James Stokes

Maternity Photos Wisconsin Northwoods

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Bohm Family | Central Wisconsin Lifestyle Photographer

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October 17, 2017

/ James Stokes

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2016 Family Lifestyle Portraits

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February 28, 2017

/ James Stokes

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The Wedding Guest Style Guide

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October 23, 2016

/ James Stokes

From the minute the wedding invitation meets your hands, there is much excitement leading up to the event. There aren’t many people who can say they don’t enjoy attending a wedding, but there may be many who don’t enjoy figuring out what to wear to the wedding. Most couples provide all of the details you need to know in the invitation but forget to add the dress code. This can sometimes cause a bit of confusion for you as the guest. In this article, we come to the rescue with a few great wedding guest style tips to help guests decide what to wear and to help brides come up with a good dress code for her wedding invite.

The Black Tux is a snazzy online store that offers a stylish collection of modern formal wear for the men in your life. They have shared with us their wedding guest style guide for both men and women. This guide is a great tool for both brides coming up with a dress code to suit their wedding, as well as guests who aren’t too sure of what to wear.

Wedding style guide for guests
Now that you are familiar with the various dress styles and dress codes that apply to weddings, here are a few dress etiquette tips for you to take into consideration when planning your outfit for that special wedding.

The age old universal rules of dress etiquette still apply today. These would include:

Don’t wear white or any other shade that is close to white, that is reserved for the bride ONLY.

Don’t wear anything too short or revealing.

Don’t wear anything in the same color as the wedding colors, that is reserved for the bridal party and family only.

Look respectable no matter what your personal style may be.

Some of these rules have changed over time and continue to change as weddings take on a variety of different themes in some less than traditional locations. A great general rule wold be to stick to the dress code if you have been given one. If you haven’t been given a dress code in the wedding invitation, here are a few things to bare in mind when looking for an appropriate outfit:

Dress for the season and location. If you know it will be an outdoor wedding, be sure to choose your shoes wisely ladies.

Dress comfortably, you want to enjoy the reception dancing up a storm to your favorite song, even if this means bringing along a change of shoes.

Be respectful of the bridal couple and their family, if you know they wouldn’t approve of your outfit, then don’t wear it.

Coordinate with your date. You are sure to be the couple who turn heads in complementing colors and patterns.

If you are still in doubt and can’t decide what to wear, rather choose to overdress than underdress. It’s much better to be the only man with a tie, rather than the only one without.

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Northern Wisconsin Family Photographer

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July 5, 2016

/ James Stokes

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Caiden | One Year

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May 5, 2016

/ James Stokes

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