Why oh why don't more people get it?

Just had this exact conversation with a bride and had to write about it.

Why is it that some couples (more than you can guess) do not take the engagement portrait session as seriously as they should.

Contrasting fictional couples.

Couple #1.

-Shows up 30 minutes late for the shoot.
-Bride has not read the dress code and is wearing a flower print dress, 2 sizes too small. Shoes don't match.
-groom has not shaved, got his haircut the day before and it shows
-white socks black shoes - nothing more to be said on that.
- Bride applies make up in the car while I wait. Putting us another 15 minutes behind. I have another shoot in 30 minutes that I call and beg to come 15 mins late.
- Grooms pants are wrinkled and the shirt is too tight. Oh and is neon green.


Couple #2

-couple arrive 15 minutes early
- ACTUALLY READ THE DRESS CODE (click here for the link)
she prepared both the groom and brides cloths a week in advance. Made him try it on.
-Groom got a haircut 5 days before, shaved the night before and wore black socks and matched the shoes to what he was wearing
- Bride had make up done professionally
-Bride and Hair done professionally
-Bride had nails done professionally
-Couple brought sun glasses, extra sweater, the bride even brought a cool expensive scarf as an accessory


Now I admit I have never had a couple exactly like Couple # 1, but darn close.

In your lifetime you will likely be photographed professionally less than 4 times. The portraits that will travel with you, that you put on your walls in your 1st, 2nd and finally in your dream homes will more than likely be the images that Marianna, Natasha and I take!!!

So Why oh why don't more people get it?


I think its weding stress. Either way. If it were Marianna (She's the most detail oriented person I know. We would not only be Couple #2 but she would invent something to make her photos even more unique.

Brides.

Pamper yourselves!!! Your engagement session is supposed to be about capturing the high point of your life. Put some money away and prepare for your photo session. Scope out the BEST freaking hairdresser in the city. Hire a REAL make up artist. Don't dress for other people. Dress for yourself. Take this as seriously as you would if we were in the 1700's and you were going to have your portrait painted over 3 months of sitting in front of an artist.

Grooms

Show up. Do as your fiance says. Clean your car. :)