When the man pops the questions, every girl desires to let the whole world know she’s taken. What better way to share with the world about this auspicious day then to go ahead and get a photo shoot. This gives the photographers a chance to expand their business and also the couple a hard copy of this amazing memory.

Here are a few tips for the new upcoming photographers who are going to partake in this genre of engagement photography:

• Know the “who”: One must be very careful of who are they going to capture. It is important that you know the likes and dislikes of your clients. Their love story must be portrayed in the pictures and to be able to say a story from the pictures you must first know them, as individuals and as a couple. To be able to bring their personalities, their similarities and differences, into the picture you must create such an atmosphere where they are comfortable in front of the camera. Some people may be camera shy, so that’s the true test for a photographer to be able to make them comfortable.
• Know the “where”: As a photographer, you must make sure you have various location ideas in your head. Depending upon the type of photo shoot the couple wants make sure you have various locations, where photography is allowed already in your head. You can take amazing pictures in forests, beaches, near rivers, or natural reefs and gardens. Even indoor shoot, in places like swimming pool or basketball courts or various other locations, can be used if the shoot is under a budget.
• Know the “when”: For the best natural lighting for the photo shoot, it’s best to make use of the natural light. For best photography results, use the golden hour. Sunrise and sunset make an amazing backdrop for pictures. It’s utterly romantic, so as a photographer you must know exactly when you want to take pictures and which one is the best.
• Know the “how: Just having a camera of your own is not going to be enough. To be able to use it at its maximum capacity is very important. It’s important to use the correct lenses for each picture. Therefore, it is suggested that you first properly go through the camera manual and get insight on how to operate the device and then use it, in the best way possible.

An engagement ceremony is widely popular throughout the world and capturing that happy union of a couple, that brings about unification between two families makes it a joyous occasion.  Hence, it is important to be able to capture all the happiness into the lenses with utmost respect and importance as it means a lot for those family members, and as a professional, it is important to understand that.