When this sweet, summery SoCal e-sesh from Lex and the Lotus Photography popped up in the 100LC inbox, we knew it would be the perfect example of a shoot gone oh-so-right. From a bike ride in front of the Ferris wheel to ice cream on the pier and yoga on the beach, Nicole + Brian sure knew how to make the most of their engagement session. Naturally we had to ask photog Alexa for her tip engagement shoot tips and boy are they good! Keep on reading to learn more, peruse the session, and hear N + B’s adorable love story…

What do we wear" I always suggest two things for clothing. Material that does not wrinkle easily and colors that complement each other. You don?t have to match colors but find colors that vibe well together. I suggest muted, earthy colored-tones and it?s best to avoid clothing that appears too trendy, anything with large patterns or colors that are super contrasty. Try not to wear your clothes during the ride to the location to prevent wrinkling. Depending on location, wear appropriate shoes. I wouldn?t want you wearing heels at the beach or while we’re taking a hike on a trail!
How do we make sure we look our best" Make sure to make time to clean your engagement ring to have it as sparkly as ever. Try to be moisturized (both men and women!) by bringing lotion and chapstick for your shoot. For my beautiful ladies, I always recommend doing your bridal makeup trial run the day of your engagement shoot to see how your makeu...