Engagement photos are a great way to celebrate your love and have fun with your fiancé before the wedding. They can be simple or elaborate, and there’s no right way to do them. What matters is that you both enjoy the shoot and that it reflects who you are as a couple! I’ve put together 30 fun and creative ideas for engagement photo shoots from around the world that will inspire you on how to capture your love story in images:


The Engagement Photos

An engagement photo shoot is a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera and really get to know your photographer. It’s also a great chance for you and your future spouse to get used to each other’s quirks before the big day, so that there aren’t any surprises on the big day!


Engagement shoots are popular in today’s society because it gives couples (and their photographers!) an opportunity to collaborate on a project together. Engagement shoots can take place anywhere from your backyard to a park or even downtown! Some couples choose silly or fun locations like museums or parks, while others opt for more traditional picturesque scenery. It is important that you feel comfortable with what ever decision you make when choosing where your engagement photos will be taken- after all this will become part of your wedding portfolio!


The length of time required for an engagement shoot depends upon how much time and resources each individual couple wants invested into this experience before tying the knot.- but typically they last between 30 minutes up until 2 hours depending upon location etc.. If possible try not only booking one but rather two different sessions so that both parties involved have enough time spent together during this process - especially if there are any changes made after viewing initial images taken during initial session such as clothing selection etc..


Save the Date

If you’re looking for a creative way to announce your engagement, a Save the Date is a great option. They can be sent as an email or printed out and mailed. Include the date, time, location and contact information in your Save the Date card. You could also include a note of congratulations from both you and your partner if it’s special enough (like if the date is your anniversary).


He Asked, She Said Yes

This is a fun option for couples that are looking to bring their engagement photos back to the time when he proposed. You can do this in a few different ways: with a sign, with a ring, or with both. If you’re having trouble thinking of what you want your sign to say, here are some ideas: “He Asked” or “She Said Yes.” And if you don’t have any props or signs on hand during your shoot? Then just grab one at the nearest craft store! They won't even charge you extra because they're so excited that someone actually needs one at the last minute! If there was ever an excuse to shop for those cute little things on sale at Hobby Lobby (or Michael's), it's now!


Love Notes

Love Notes:

  • Find a creative way to leave love notes for your partner. You can use a chalkboard, or some other kind of board that you write on. If you have more time and energy, you could also do something like this with paint or crayons on an easel-style piece of furniture. This can be as simple as writing "I love you" on the mirror in the bathroom, or more elaborate like using different colored chalk and writing out poems about how much you love your partner.


Local Scenery

Local scenery is a great idea for an engagement photo shoot. You can use it to show off your city or town, your favorite places, and anything else that’s important to you and your partner.


For example, if you live in a rural area, you could take photos of the local forest or lake. Or if you live by the beach, shoot some photos by the sea. If there’s a particularly famous landmark near where you live (like the Golden Gate Bridge), make sure to include that as well!


You can also use this opportunity to display your favorite sports team or hobby too!


First Date

Go out on a drive in the country and get some scenic shots around fields and farms. Take your engagement photos at an art gallery or museum so they'll be more interesting than just photos of two people standing in front of each other (even though those are still adorable).


Props That Reflect Your Interests and Hobbies

Props can be anything you like. They can be used to help tell your story, bring the photo shoot to life, or even just for fun!

  • If you like traveling, take photos with a map of your favorite places.
  • If you’re into sports, try taking photos with a helmet or jersey from your favorite team.
  • If you love music, bring instruments or some weird looking sign from a concert that was once held at your house (ask first).

The options are endless!


The Sky’s the Limit!

The sky is the limit when it comes to engagement photo shoots. You can do anything from a normal shoot on the ground, to something as wild as using a drone or hot air balloon.


The limitations are all in your imagination!


Trust your photographer and don’t be afraid to have fun!

He or she knows what they're doing and can make any situation feel relaxed and natural. It's also important to remember that photographers deal with these types of situations every day, so they know how to put their models at ease.



The next time someone tells me what kind of music I should listen to on my commute home from work, I'll say: "I'm sorry, but my playlist is none of your business." Then I'll politely exit the car before telling them exactly why it isn't their business (which has nothing to do with the fact that they told me which songs were appropriate).


There are so many different ideas for an engagement photo shoot, and we hope this list has helped you get started. If you want to see more ideas, then we recommend checking out Pinterest and other blogs that focus on photography. Remember: your photographer is there to help you come up with creative ideas for your shoot—and if nothing else, she’ll have some great suggestions for what will look good!

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