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73 Engagement Photo Ideas to Steal From Couples Who Totally Nailed It
Updated on January 18, 2018
From playful and fun to dramatic and romantic, these engagement photos will sweep you off your feet.
Now that your boo has finally popped the question, it’s time to commemorate the occasion with a sweet engagement session. And oh boy, have we got some engagement photo ideas for you. From shopping in Target and surfing on the beach to lakeside beauty and the canals of Venice, we’ve rounded up the unexpected and the gorgeous from couples who totally nailed their engagement photos.
We know you’re on the quest to make these engagement photos the perfect embodiment of you and your partner, so take this chance to show off your personalities. Is there a common hobby the two of you love to do together? Incorporate it into the shoot whether through a prop or location. If you’re both foodies, hit up your favorite restaurant, or if you love cooking, bring out the baking bowl and blender. Are there any spots significant to your relationship? Take rooftop pics against the skyline of the city you both call home. Did you both meet somewhere cute? Reminisce on the past by taking photos there—one couple had their engagement photo session at the record store where they met (cue the awws!).
While location is key, if you can’t think of any place significant, your photographer will be full of suggestions for some gorgeous backdrops, and you can always add “props” to personalize your photos, like wine bottles, fairy lights, or even your dog. While outdoor shots with a stunning nature setting are always breathtaking, we have a soft spot for indoors at-home sessions—they make for some crazily adorable, intimate photos! Being in your natural habitat is a great way to get comfortable and cozy in front of the camera.
We particularly love the creative and unique—photos in the laundromat, at a brewery, or jet setting. And the season can always serve as a source of inspiration for some creative ideas—umbrellas for a rainy spring day, bathing suits at the lake during the summer, or sleds and snowmobiles for a snowy sesh.
Just look at how these couples did it; lighthearted and fun, glamorous and chic, these engagement photo ideas are sure to inspire you.
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Feather and North
When you both really, really love beer, a trip to the brewery is in order.
Olivia Markle
Seriously, what’s better than snuggling in bed with the one you love? At-home engagement sessions capture the candid and the genuine.
Rebecca Yale Photography
Positano just got added to our bucket list, stat. Even on a rainy day, the cliffside scenery is surreal, especially when combined with a couple decked out in elegant black.
Kylie Morgan Photography
The most adorable idea for the music loving couple, right here. These two met in a record store, so they naturally brought their engagement shoot back to their beginning.
Adam Black Photographer
This pic is just stellar—get it? A starry night is pure magic; nature couldn’t set a more romantic mood for the newly engaged.
Laurken Kendall
Because Target is actually the best place on earth. Just when you thought shopping there couldn’t get more fun, this couple takes it to new heights. We’d say they hit a bullseye with this shot.
Shadi Boulos Photography
Two bookworms can get behind this cute idea.
Henry Tieu
How perfect is this shot for the adventurous duo? We love the contrast of action and intimacy up here in the trees.
Vic Boncivini
A pillow fight is a fun way to show off your playful sides.
Sera Petras Photography
Who knew subways could be so romantic? This stylish NYC shot captures city life and this couple’s sweet candor.
Hailey Pierce Photography
Drinking wine in the bubble bath? We’re alllllll about that life.
Jordan Quinn Photography
Sailing off into the sunset has never looked so sublime.
Callie Manion Photography
Beautiful reflections on the Oregon coast and a vivid emerald green dress make for a stunning photo.
Monique Serra Photography
Poppin’ bottles in the desert—that’s how it’s done, cowboy style.
Pezz Photo
A visit to a neighborhood restaurant makes for some down-to-earth photos. There’s nothing more reminiscent of a first date than sharing two Coca-Colas at the counter.
Jordan Voth
The swirling sienna sandstone of Antelope Canyon creates an intimate, otherworldly feel for a sexy engagement sesh.
Jo Johnson Photography
From the white columned house to the classic Thunderbird and elegantly dressed couple, this photo is chic as can be.
Studio 29 Photography
Tinted smoke adds a shock of color and lighthearted fun to an engagement session, making for some spirited photos.
Seth and Kaiti
These two cuties are all twisted up in love. Playful pool inflatables promise to spice up a standard beach engagement sesh.
Carly Jane Thunell
We’re not sure how these two managed a quiet, people-free Brooklyn Bridge stroll, but we’re loving the perspective and iconic architecture here.
Michael and Carina Photography
Charleston romance is at its finest with this formal plantation engagement photo.
Shannen Natasha Weddings
We’re as crazy about the plentiful plaid as much as this couple looks crazy in love. This adorable shot is all outdoorsy fun.
Rebecca Yale Photography
Impeccable fashion, studly gents, and Tuscan scenery—this shot is all sorts of stylish.
Maciej Suwalowski
Dusk’s amber haze captures these two running off into the future together.
Olivia Markle
There’s nothing quite as dreamy as a refreshing waterfall dip with your boo.
Sidney Morgan
A snug kitchen, sweats, and a pup—this at-home shot is comfortable and natural.
Wild Heart Visuals
A carousel ride with your person is the epitome of cuteness.
Kati Hoy; Devin Jenkins
Food fight! In-N-Out Burger isn’t your typical engagement photo spot, but that’s exactly what makes this laidback shot so great.
Jordan Voth
Surfs up! We’re California dreamin’ with this totes adorbs couple.
Westlund Photography
Cotton-candy skies create a soft pastel backdrop that complements and contrasts with the craggy terrain.
Fox & Kin
This couple will have you wishing for rain during your engagement photo shoot.
Forever Photography
This New York City crosswalk is no Abbey Road, but this couple makes it just as charming.
Lauren Fair Photography
Now, this is what fairytale dreams are made of. A lavender dress and old world romance setting with climbing vines make for engagement photo goals.
© Mary Costa Photography
Not much can beat this La La Land-esque view. We can’t get over this golden, elegant engagement shot up in the sky at the Griffith Observatory.
Rebecca Yale Photography
This couple is adorable, but the pup is the star of this picture. Include your pet for a sweet family portrait.
Emily Illuminate
Foamy waves crashing around this totally in-love couple make for a sexy and sultry shot.
Kylie Morgan Photography
A sweet serenade as the sun climbs over the mountain has our hearts swooning into the sky.
ElevenEleven Films
This vintage inspired shot with a rowboat for two, gorgeous green hues, and striking composition just took our breaths away.
The Love Studio
A sultry desert, stylish threads, and a car driving away in the dust? This getaway session emits cinematic vibes.
Greg Finck
We’re saying oui to this stunning springtime photo captured in the city of love.
Olivia Markle
All the emotion! There’s nothing like a convertible ride along the coast, with the top down and your fiancé by your side.
Dawn Photography
Simply put, this Yosemite engagement photo is epic. A forest of trees, sky-high mountains, and a romantic bridge combine for a breathtaking view.
Serena Genovese
This couple nails the destination engagement sesh, glamming up the canals of Venice with an elegant showstopping red dress.
Elopement Photography
Getting lit! The most innovative use of fairy lights we’ve ever seen, amidst pure snowy perfection.
Indiee Fox
How cute is this couple’s Lady and The Tramp moment? Ice cream over spaghetti, any day.
Laurken Kendall
Suns out, buns out! There’s something naturally beautiful about these babes running off into the sinking sun.
Paola Colleoni Photography
Baby, it’s cold outside. This playful couple knows how to make the most of their hot chocolate—and their personalities.
Paige Nelson Photography
What’s sweeter than carrying your princess bride-to-be through a meadow of flowers?
Luke Liable
Swim-time fun is transformed into an endearing shot as this couple's inspiration from The Notebook.
Alicia Swedenborg
We’re totally feeling these cozy couch potato vibes. These ladies know how to chill!
Forever Photography
We’re rooftop dreamin’ with these two and the Brooklyn skyline.
Brian Whitt Photography
This breakfast in bed scene is all snug and intimate.
Julian Sell Photography
Goofing off in a shopping cart makes for a playful pic that shows off this couple’s young at heart vibes.
Sincerely Yara Photographie
We heart a good cityscape background in any engagement photo, like this one in downtown Chicago.
DONNY WU
These lovers are whisked off to paradise with a front row view on the bow of a boat.
We Met Love
These kitchen cuties know how to make cooking fun.
Serena Genovese
Lifeguard duty just got a whole lot cuter with this pair.
Katie Shuler Photography
The crashing surf leaves behind a sparkling splash surrounding this sea-stranded couple in a dreamy scene.
Henry Tieu
And you thought his and hers shirts were cheesy! This couple proves they’re anything but.
Antonyette Photography
Camping out in the back of the van—it can’t get much cuter than this.
Melissa Marshall
A peek through the window reflects on sweet love.
Photo by Henry Tieu
Having a winter engagement sesh? Bring a tribal printed blanket to keep you and your fiancé warm and add an unexpected, cozy touch.
Kayla Barker
We adore this sidewalk café photo—there’s something romantic, intimate, and chic about a French café.
Branco Prata Studios
Sleek, sexy, and sophisticated—you can put us on this slender tender anytime. We love how this bride-to-be amps up the glam factor with a sequined dress.
Serena Genovese
This luxe speedboat shot makes our hearts go vroom. Undeniably chic, it’s total engagement photo goals.
Sarah Kathleen
The best shots are the candid ones. This photo of a couple’s infectious laughter is warm, friendly, and so sweet.
Indiee Fox
Remind us why we ever hated doing laundry? This laundromat shot is tons of fun, especially when complemented by the couple’s retro, edgy vibe.
Karra Leigh Photography
Sledding for two and a winter wonderland setting, please.
Dawn Photography
This couple stayed true to themselves with an edgy motorcycle shoot. Illustrate your and your fiancé's relationship with a themed session that reflects your personalities.
Artistrie Co.
A striking canyon doused in soft, ethereal sunlight provides a jaw-dropping backdrop to this engagement photo. The couple’s formal attire is elegantly juxtaposed with Mother Nature.
Forever Photography
The love of this cool couple helps bring out the beauty of an otherwise ordinary fire escape.
@Jeremiah and Rachel Photography
Boy, do we love a good contrast, like the elegance of this bride-to-be’s dress against the raw, ethereal beauty of the Montana wilderness.
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