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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.
Photo Credit: Elle Meredith Photography
Include What You're Passionate About
Pay tribute to your hero.
Photo Credit: Elle Meredith Photography
Show Off Your Ring
Photo Credit: Mallory Munson Photography
Choose Your Location Wisely
Keep your background simple with a few lush trees.
Photo Credit: Julie Anne Photography
Get Dressed Up
Photo Credit: Smith Studios Photography
Create Your Save the Date
Photo Credit: Tracy Brewington Photography
Create Your Save the Date
Make sure to get a great photo to use on your save-the-date card!
Photo Credit: Tracy Brewington Photography
Add a Prop
Stiff hands in photos give away your nerves. Give your hands something to do by holding a pretty bouquet of flowers.
Photo Credit:Grace and Jaden Photography
Choose Your Location Wisely
A garden filled with beautiful flowers provides a lovely backdrop.
Photo Credit: Edward Lai Photography
Include What You're Passionate About
If your fiancé is obsessed with his motorcycle (or car), take a ride during your photos.
Photo Credit: Edward Lai Photography
Create Your Save the Date
Photo Credit: Jody McNary
Include What You're Passionate About
Sports fans, show where your loyalties lie.
Photo Credit: Tiny Human Photography
Coordinate Your Outfits
Find subtle ways to coordinate your attire, like matching your camisole color to his sweater's hue.
Photo Credit: Jeannine Marie Photography
Choose Your Location Wisely
Drive to the top of a mountain and take in the breathtaking views.
Show Off Your Ring
Photo Credit: Nicole Henry Photography
Create Your Save the Date
Photo Credit: Jeramie Lu Photography
Create Your Save the Date
Photo Credit: Donnell Perry 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.
Photo Credit: Adam + Alli Photography
Time it Right
Mark the end of your photo shoot with a champagne toast.
Photo Credit: Red Trolley Studio
Time it Right
Photo Credit: Red Trolley Studio
Time it Right
Ask your photographer to illuminate you from behind for a romantic effect.
Photo Credit: Red Trolley Studio
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.
Photo Credit: Photography by Ashley J
Choose Your Location Wisely
Row a boat out to the middle of a lake.
Photo Credit: Amber Shaw Photography
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!
Photo Credit: Brittany Haslem Photography
Create Your Save the Date
Photo Credit: Elle Meredith Photography
Show Off Your Ring
Photo Credit: Bartlett Creative LLC
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.
Photo Credit:Aldabella Photography
Show Off Your Ring
But make it look natural! Capture your smiling faces as well.
Photo Credit: Natalie Kunkel Photography
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.
Photo Credit: Natalie Kunkel Photography
Add a Prop
Bring a piece of indoor furniture to your outdoor shoot.
Photo Credit: Ina Pandora Photography
Coordinate Your Outfits
Tie your looks together with matching accessories.
Photo Credit: AMC Photography
Add a Prop
A simple ampersand is a fun way to reflect your partnership.
Photo Credit: Jennifer Newberry Photography
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.
Photo Credit: Jeramie Lu Photography
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.
Photo Credit: Smile Peace Love
Get Dressed Up
Why reserve black tie just for the wedding day? Don some formalwear for your engagement photos as well.
Photo Credit: From the Hip Photo
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