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Hi friends! Back again today with some more engagement session inspiration: today we have ideas for elements you can use in your engagement shoot as well as lovely outfits!  So I definitely have put some thought into what I want to wear for our engagement shoot. Here are some outfit ideas I came up with in the process of searching for the perfect outfit.

{sweater & tank: Forever 21 skirt: Lulus shoes: Ruche belt: Urban Outfitters knecklace: Martin + Osa}

High waist skirts definitely seem to be in. I am definitely a vintage crochet/lace girl. I love the detail on the shoulders of this button up cardigan and the small lace detail on the tank.  Accent with a thin belt, sweet necklace, and just the right shoes and you’re set!

{blouse: Anthro skirt:Urban Outfitters belt: Modcloth shoes: Shopbop necklace: fossol hair pin: Anthro}

I am also a romantic girl, this outfit reminds me of that. We have a subtle detail top with a bold flower necklace, paired with a navy skirt and beautiful beaded flats. Accented with a braided belt and floral hair pin.

{coat: Modcloth dress: Sublet Clothing necklace: Anthro tights: Urban outfitters shoes: Seychelles}

This last outfit contains my favorite colors. A simple dark gray dress with a deep gold yellow coat to match. I love anything with cut out detail and these aquamarine heels are really fabulous. Beaded cream necklace and lace tights are a final accent to this set.

Now for some prop inspiration for your engagement shoot.

{images c/o fffound, oh joy, stephanie williams photo, flicker}

Scene: Setting up a small ’scene’ in a large field is a charming idea. Incorporate a screen panel and furniture like chairs. I’ve seen a shoot with an old piano which was really neat!
Balloons: Balloons often appear in many engagement photos so go beyond the normal use! Love this creative line of balloons.
Hanging: This couple hung vintage map papers held with clothespins. Think of something that represents you as a couple and if it can be hung, hang it!
Playground: Make use of props that are already available to you, an old playground, the beach.

{images c/o caroline tran, sarah yates, and unlimited, float away studio}

Picnic: Going back to setting up a scene, a picnic is such a sweet idea.
Chalkboard: Cute clever idea, this couple used chalkboards and changed the words for different shots.
Letters: I think letters would be a really neat element for photos. If you can find a location with big letters as your background, that might be neat. (Also love this photo using letters from Yvonne Wong.)
Bunting: Who doesn’t love bunting? I can never get tired of these triangles!

I’ll be back tomorrow with a fun wedding idea. xo Danni!

Today we’re so pleased to have Danni of Oh Hello Friend guest blogging with us. She’s a super crafty chica who’s also planning her wedding in the next year. So, we thought we’d let her give you the inside scoop into what she’s thinking of crafting up her wedding.

{images c/o Tyler Branch via Ruffled}

From Danni:
My fiancee and I are taking wedding planning one day at a time. I’m really excited about our engagement pictures and definitely want to get that done first. When I started looking for inspiration, it was not hard to quickly find lots of amazing shoots and creative ideas. So here’s what I found: Follow me along as I search for inspiration for my engagement shoot. And maybe you can gather ideas/inspiration if you’re planning an engagement or anniversary session yourself!

{images c/o Yvonne Wong & Lucida Photography}

LOCATION
First, choose a location. I noticed lots of open fields have become very popular, or perhaps just a place with lots of negative space that the photographer can use to capture in your images.

{images c/o Alysse Gafkjen, Brandon Kid, Max Wanger}

In the first image by Alysse Gafkjen, this couple braved it through the weather and snow and they ended up with beautiful images. Consider the weather and using it to your advantage. Or you can pick an actual storefront which makes for great images as shown here in Brandon Kidd’s candy store shoot and Max Wagner’s carnival shoot!

{images c/o Sweet Little Photographs, Clayton Austin}

Lastly for location, I think this photo by Tim Melideo at the beach in vintage bathing suits is too cute! Love the train tracks and vintage outfits they chose in the next photo by Clayton.

PROPS
I tried thinking of fun extra props we can bring to add to our pictures. I love these concepts and ideas that these couples came up with:

{images c/o Shannon Nicole Smith, Jessica Bennett, Simply Bloom via Once Wed, Jill Thomas, Sarah Yates}

THEME
According to a wedding site I was at recently, engagement themes are a 2010 trend. I think if you can pull it off: awesome!

{images c/o Caroline Ghetes, Stephanie Fay, Braedon Photography}

So inspired by the themes captured in these images! They have everything going for them in the photos: clothing. props. set. Perfect!

Hope you enjoyed the engagement photo inspiration! Tomorrow I will be back with engagement session decor ideas + what-to-wear outfit inspiration.

xo~Danni