5 CREATIVE PHOTOSHOOT IDEAS TO PERSONALIZE YOUR ENGAGEMENT SESSION
GRAB A DRINK
Head to your favorite local spot and grab your favorite beverage. Let me tell you, there are a lot of aesthetically pleasing coffee shops and breweries in the area that photography very well, and I’m here for it. Grab a latte at your favorite cafe or an IPA at the brewery you frequent and cuddle up while you enjoy. These kinds of photos add a special “date night” vibe that looks like a glimpse into your everyday life, which makes them super personal and unique.
FAST FOOD, PLEASE
MORE SHOOTS LIKE THIS PLEASE! Pick up some chick-fil-a, Taco Bell, a few quarter-pouders, chicken nuggets, pizza, etc. and meet me for a fast food picnic. I promise I will only steal like 5 french fries maximum. I love to add this on to the beginning or end of a “regular” session to add some unique flare and fun to engagement photos.
TAKE A HIKE
This is a MUST for all you adventurous couples out there. Let’s check out your favorite hiking trail or find one with a killer view at the top where you can watch the sunset together. Maybe we can even find some water to splash around in too. When you immerse yourself in nature, you’re sure to find some hidden photo gems that you never knew existed!
HIT THE STREETS
Take a walk through your city. Discover your town squares, quaint city streets, hidden alleys, rooftops, and fire escapes. Hometowns and cities hold such personal memories and, in some cases, play a huge part in writing the story of a relationship. Imagine having photos of you and your lover literally strolling down memory lane. Tell me that isn’t the cutest thing ever.
GET COZY
This one isn’t for everyone but it is one of my all-time favorites. Wear your comfy clothes, pop some popcorn, and cuddle up in the sheets. Cozy couples sessions can be as innocent or as steamy as you want them to be. These sessions are about as intimate as it gets, and they have this beautiful way of encapsulating your love and chemistry in such a unique way. Maybe these just won’t be the one’s we send to grandma…or do. I’m not gonna stop you.
BONUS IDEAS THAT ARE ON MY PHOTOGRAPHY BUCKET LIST:
Skate Parks
Arcades
Roller Rinks
Old book stores or libraries
Retro Laundromat
Long story short, your photos should exude YOU. They are your photos and it is your story. You can be as creative as you’d like, or as traditional as you’d like. Talk to your photographer and brainstorm with them to come up with the perfect idea, location, and concept to tell your story! Trust me when I say that your photographer will LOVE getting creative with you.