Beautiful Ideas for Your Engagement Photos
Scheduling an engagement photo shoot soon? Find inspiration that'll help you get gorgeous photos you'll cherish.
By: Kristen Klein
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Coordinate Your Outfits -154484
Look coordinated without being too matchy-matchy by choosing two colors — like blue and red — to include throughout both of your outfits.
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Include What You're Passionate About
Pay tribute to your hero.
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Choose Your Location Wisely
Keep your background simple with a few lush trees.
Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography
Create Your Save the Date
Make sure to get a great photo to use on your save-the-date card!
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Add a Prop
Stiff hands in photos give away your nerves. Give your hands something to do by holding a pretty bouquet of flowers.
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Choose Your Location Wisely
A garden filled with beautiful flowers provides a lovely backdrop.
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Include What You're Passionate About
If your fiancé is obsessed with his motorcycle (or car), take a ride during your photos.
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Include What You're Passionate About
Sports fans, show where your loyalties lie.
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Coordinate Your Outfits
Find subtle ways to coordinate your attire, like matching your camisole color to his sweater's hue.
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Choose Your Location Wisely
Drive to the top of a mountain and take in the breathtaking views.
Photo Credit: Mantas Kubilinskas Photography
Show Off Your Ring
Take a close-up of your ring to capture all of the beautiful details.
Photo Credit: Donnell Perry Photography
Reflect the Season
Take a stroll through a whirlwind of leaves during an autumn shoot.
Photo Credit: Bartlett Pair Photography
Coordinate Your Outfits
Consider your location when choosing your wardrobe — you'll look right at home wearing flannels, jeans, and cowboy boots during a photo shoot on a farm.
Photo Credit: Bartlett Pair Photography
Make Each Other Laugh
Don't be afraid to get a little silly during your photos — those funny, carefree moments are the ones you're going to want to look back on ten years from now.
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Time it Right
Mark the end of your photo shoot with a champagne toast.
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Time it Right
Ask your photographer to illuminate you from behind for a romantic effect.
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Include What You're Passionate About
Think about what first brought you together and what you enjoy doing together, and reflect that in your photos.
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Choose Your Location Wisely
Row a boat out to the middle of a lake.
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Don't Be Afraid to Show Your Affection
Engagement photos are all about celebrating your love — go ahead, kiss each other as much as you'd like!
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Choose Your Location Wisely
A cliff overlooking the ocean will bring tranquility to your photos.
Photo Credit: The Big Affair
Time it Right
Light candles on the beach after sundown to add even more romance to your photos.
Photo Credit: The Big Affair
Reflect the Season
If time alllows, take your engagement photos a year before your wedding so that you're capturing the same season. This gives you the opportunity to play around with some seasonally-appropriate ideas for your wedding photos before the big day.
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Reflect the Season
Warm up with hot cocoa around a campfire together.
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Show Off Your Ring
But make it look natural! Capture your smiling faces as well.
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Don't Be Afraid to Show Your Affection
A hug from behind allows your photographer to capture both of your faces as you snuggle together.
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Add a Prop
Bring a piece of indoor furniture to your outdoor shoot.
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Coordinate Your Outfits
Tie your looks together with matching accessories.
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Add a Prop
A simple ampersand is a fun way to reflect your partnership.
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Choose Your Location Wisely
And if you do choose a garden filled with flowers, wear a dress that contrasts.
Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography
Add a Prop
Hold sweet signs that reflect your newly-engaged status.
Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography
Include What You're Passionate About
Love your pet like he's your own child? Put him front and center in your photos.
Photo Credit: Jody McNary Photography
Make Each Other Laugh
Tell each other funny stories to garner authentic reactions.
Photo Credit: Kay Kroshus Photography
Get Dressed Up
A floppy hat not only adds elegance to your look, but it also gives you a fun prop to play with.
Photo Credit: Kibogo Photography
Take a Walk
If you're not used to being in front of the camera, it can be a challenge to look natural while posing. Go for a walk instead — it instantly loosens you up and leads to better photos.
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Take a Walk
Have some fun during your walk with a piggyback ride.
Photo Credit: Jeramie Lu Photography
Don't Be Afraid to Show Your Affection
Get wrapped up in his arms.
Photo Credit: Mark Longstreet Photography
Choose Your Location Wisely
A clearing in the woods overlooking the water provides a mystical setting.
Photo Credit: Ed & Aileen Photography
Don't Be Afraid to Show Your Affection
A kiss on the cheek looks intimate and innocent at the same time.
Photo Credit: Ed & Aileen Photography
Time it Right
Take your photos late in the day so that you can capture the sunset — the colorful sky instantly transforms your photos from ordinary to extraordinary.
Photo Credit: Magnolias + Honey
Make Each Other Laugh
Take turns pushing each other on a swing — we guarantee you'll crack a smile.
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Get Dressed Up
Why reserve black tie just for the wedding day? Don some formalwear for your engagement photos as well.
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Take a Walk
When you walk together, your focus will naturally shift to being on each other — rather than on that big camera in your faces.
Photo Credit: Leslie Ann Photography
