What Is a Good Way to Wear Hair for Engagement Photos?

Most future brides take great care in choosing clothing, shoes and accessories for their upcoming engagement photos. Since these photographs are often used for announcements or family gifts, most couples coordinate their wardrobe choices by wearing complementary outfits. For most brides, finding the best hairstyle often presents a challenge. Since hairstyles change over time, select a style that represents your natural self. Harmonizing your hairstyle, hair accessories, outfit and location setting renders a timeless photograph.
Straight, Curly or Natural

·                                 Since most photographers include the price of engagement photos as part of the wedding package, factor in a hairstyle trial run at your salon. Whether straight, wavy or curled, choose your hairstyle ahead of time to remove any stress. Whether short, shoulder or long length, choose a hairstyle that reflects your natural self. For example, if you are sporting a cropped 'do, ask your stylist for a flirty style adding volume at the crown. If your hair has long layers, add a shine serum the day of the shoot. For those brides-to-be with shoulder or long length hairstyles, accentuate your natural hair by asking the stylist for soft wavy curls to frame your face.

Engagement Photo Settings

·                                 Given that engagement photos are generally taken in relaxed settings, be mindful of the location -- beach, backyard or mountainous landscape. If the photo includes a walk along the beach, leave a natural wave in your hair since sleek looks are hard to manage in windy settings. If you have medium or long hair lengths and have chosen a mountainous landscape for your photo's setting, add a soft braid around the crown with a complementary flower in your hair.

Accessories

·                                 For those couples wanting to take semi-formal engagement photos, choose hairstyle accessories with the same vibe. For example, wear a short coif in a "half-do" hairstyle with a decorative hairpin. The half-do is worn with a deep side part -- one side is sleeked back while the opposite side cascades naturally to the side of your face. If you decide to coordinate accessories like a headband or clip with your hairstyle, keep the accessory simple to avoid unnecessary distractions around your face.

Wardrobe Selection

·                                 Choose clothing that represents who both of you are as a couple and that sets the mood for the photo. Though being your natural selves is important, do not overlook dressing up to mark this special time in your lives. Wear clothing in color tones that complement each other. Choose a hairstyle that works with your outfit. For example, if you are wearing a cocktail dress, sweep up the crown leaving the sides with wispy curls. If you're sporting jeans, a low side ponytail or a simple, straight bob is appropriate. Regardless of the hairstyle you choose, always select a style that makes you feel comfortable andbeautiful.