Photos He'll Remember

Among the many joys of being engaged, there are always a few unpleasant have-to’s that come with the ring. For many couples, engagement photos are one of those dreaded musts. And more often than not the dread is coming from the testosterone filled portion of the couple. The complaints are always the same: I’m not photogenic, I don’t have a good smile, I don’t want to pose, and of course the infamous I don’t want to dress up.

          So how do you get your fiancé to strike a pose without throwing a fit? My fiancé and I just recently took our engagement photos and I learned a few easy tips that made our e-session, extraordinary! So here they are:

1.      Dress Doesn’t Always Impress:

Your fiancé will be much less likely to loosen up and smile when he is uncomfortable. So put him in his most natural environment by letting him pick his own clothes. After all, you’re in love with those old holey jeans and hat, so dress to match and make your photos memorable.

2.      A Leading Location

When picking where to shoot your photos keep your man in mind, and widen your horizons a little. If he grew up on a farm don’t take photos between the bronze columns of city hall. Your surroundings should say something about you as a couple. They may not be incredibly unique locations, but they’re unique to who you are. Remember, the more familiar the environment, the more comfortable he’ll feel.

3.      More Room in the Opinions Section

When it comes to your photos, there are no bad ideas. Most men gladly trade in their relationship reins for a free neutral pass, which can be used on any wedding related decision. However, he may want to trade in that pass during your photos once he gets his creative man juices flowing. So instead of complaining about taking another tacky “butt-grabbing” photo, just relish in the fact that his “manly photos” lighten his mood, which enable you to take those sappy photos that really matter :)

For more great engagement photo ideas visit http://hubpages.com/hub/How-To-Take-Unique-And-Creative-Engagement-Photos.

And tell me your own engagement photo tips!