With wedding photography taking a natural turn, more and more couples are looking for unique engagement photo ideas that truly capture the heart of their relationship. Honestly, I believe that that’s exactly what couple photography stands for. Each relationship is unique and I love it when my couples choose to do some sort of activity during their engagement session, whether it’s having a stroll in their favorite neighborhood or having a relaxing glass of wine at your own home. Having some sort of activity helps loosen up in front of the camera and also brings context to your engagement photos. Whether it’s cooking or dining at your favorite restaurant, having a photographer capturing your relationship just as it makes for the MOST genuine photos. Ask yourself: What would you like to remember about your engagement period ten, twenty or thirty years from now? Your engagement photos will be able to tell something about the period of your life when you were living in anticipation of your Big Day.
To show you what I mean, I rounded up some of my favorite shots that make up for Top 10 UNIQUE engagement photo ideas:
1. Going on a Road Trip
Ever get this feeling that your car is more than a mere tool to get you from point A to point B, but is actually part of your family? I feel so too, and I love it when my couples bring their ride to their engagement session! There are so many cool posing ideas that you can do with your car, and plus you don’t have to be limited to one particular spot as you can always just drive to different photo locations.
2. Taking a Stroll in Your Neighborhood
Neighborhood engagement photos are totally romantic. They are relaxed, casual and offer a nice variety of different photo settings. If you’re an adventurous type, we can always go exploring the unknown parts of the city while snapping photos along the way. Or we can have a stroll in your favorite hood and you can show me some of your favorite spots. Either way, it is guaranteed to produce unique engagement photos.
3. Cooking At Home
What can be better than spending an afternoon with your bae while cooking yummy things? Whether it’s as simple as maple syrup pancakes or something more elaborate, cooking engagement sessions make for some of the most genuine and relaxed photos. I also love the fact that it captures a place where you live, whether it’s your first condo or a rented apartment. It would be really fun to look at these engagement photos on your twentieth and even thirtieth wedding anniversary!
4. Sharing Food in a Restaurant
It’s no surprise many couples bond over food. Who doesn’t love food? As a big foodie myself, I wouldn’t miss a chance to join my couples over a hot meal at a trendy restaurant and snap lots of cute pictures! I would recommend choosing the opening hour while the restaurant is not super busy. This way we can have it all for ourselves and take photos at various spots.
5. Taking Your Furry Friend for a Walk
OK, if engagement photos with your dog are not the cutest thing on planet Earth, I don’t know what is. My couples often ask me if it would be alright for them to bring their furry friend, and my answer is always “YAY YES!” It’s cute, it’s romantic and other than the fact that your pup might steal the spotlight, engagement sessions with dogs is always a good idea.
6. An Evening at the Amusement Park
If you consider yourself a colorful type, amusement park engagement photos could totally be your thing! The vibrant backdrop is the perfect background for your photos and it’s going to be easy to feel romantic while riding a carousel or sharing a candy apple. I love how much color amusement parks bring to your photos, and how happy your face look when you win stuffed animals for each other at the game tents.
7. Bicycle Club Afternoon
A bicycle ride for two is a surefire way to set the scene for your urban engagement photos. Whether you’re exploring a new part of the city or visiting your favorite park, a pair of colorful bikes always bring a welcome touch of charm and romance to your engagement photos. Bonus points if you wear something colorful too!
8. Motorcycle Ride
If you spend the majority of your time on a backseat of your boyfriend’s motorcycle and can’t imagine your wardrobe without the 80s inspired leather jacket, it looks like motorcycle engagement photos are right up your alley! Grit can be totally romantic especially with a rustic road behind you and it’s going to be super cool to show your grandchildren what you were up when you were young and free. Bonus points? It looks absolutely badass.
9. Beach Picnic with a View
If your ideal Sunday consists of a slow walk on a beach with accompanying smooches by the sea, consider taking your engagement photos on a beach. Don’t forget to bring comfy blankets and enjoy a few sweet treats and each other’s company, while your photographer is taking pictures around you.
10. Horse Riding on a Family Farm
What can be more romantic than countryside horseback riding? Horses are majestic creatures and add a touch of elegance to your family farm engagement photos. I would recommend planning your engagement session for the late afternoon to capitalize on that magical, golden light.
I hope you find these engagement photo ideas helpful! What about you? Where would you like to take your engagement photos? Let me know in the comments, I would love to hear from you!
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