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I have seen both the good and the bad when it comes to the social media engagement announcement where you present to the world your new engagement ring. Do you think it is just luck that some photos turn out stellar while others make even a good ring look not so good? Don’t give your friends and family a single reason to doubt this union before it happens. Make sure your engagement ring photo is one to remember. It is easier than you think. Here are some tips and ideas about how to snap the good side of your new bling!

Photo from http://www.mazaldiamond.com/blog-en/how-to-wear-a-wedding-ring/

Tips For Getting the Best Engagement Ring Photo

1. Use the macro setting on your camera if needed. Macro will allow you to get a close up photo.
2. Find a space that is well lit. That will give your bling the most shimmer and shine. if this is trouble, try using the ISO setting on the camera.
3. Make your nails pretty, but you. Get a manicure before you show off the ring. use caution though, don’t go off the deep end and have your nails re-done with extra length and a parquet pattern unless that is part of your style already. Keep the manicure simple and pretty for whatever your fashion personality already is. If you don’t usually paint your nails, just have them trimmed, the cuticles cut, and clear or neutral polish. 
4. Position the ring. Before you take the photo, make sure your ring is positioned correctly on your finger. Usually this means straightening it out.  You want the engagement ring to be centered on your finger. Most fingers cause the ring to sit slightly off kilter on an every day basis.
5. Use your personality. Think of something fun!

• Take the photograph with your hand covered in dirt while gardening if that is your thing.
• Take the engagement ring photo with your hand around a cup of toasty coffee.
• Place the ring somewhere fun, like in a game! Or anywhere, all by its lonesome.
• Recreate something from the moment he popped the question.
• Take the photo as if you are about to punch your man with the ring headed straight for the jaw.
• Take the photo as if it is a normal everyday photo and see if anyone notices.

From ACG Portraits and Photos

From MILLIE HOLLOMAN PHOTOGRAPHY, found on Party Favorites Blog

No matter how creative you get with your engagement ring photo, remember it is something you will look back on, so do your best to make it shine with your personality. And then…be sure to share your work with us!