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10 iconic engagement portrait ideas

January 29, 2020
10 unique engagement portrait ideas

Morning, friends! Did you catch yesterday’s Catalina Island wedding? Pretty unique, huh? Today we’re all about what leads up to the big day, and one of those moments is the engagement shoot! Seeing all the possibilities for locations, styles, and poses can be really overwhelming, but we’ve definitely noticed a theme when it comes to those most iconic have-to-have shots. Such as… that clifftop shot with the flowing dress. You know the one. Read on for the rest of our fave portraits to capture during your shoot!

(Photo by Zeek Yan/Chrystal Nguyen)

10 unique engagement portrait ideas

2. The incredible lake backdrop. Or ocean. or waterfall. Nature sure is pretty! (Photo by Zeek Yan/Chrystal Nguyen)

10 unique engagement portrait ideas

3. The getaway car. It’s not just for your wedding day, folks. (Photo by Lauren Mihae)

10 unique engagement portrait ideas

4. Dancing in the rain. This is such an incredible wedding day shot, but we love it for other wedding moments too! (Photo by Tyler Branch)

10 unique engagement portrait ideas

5. Frolic in a field. If you’ve always dreamed of being surrounded by flowers, this type of shoot is for you. (by Rue De Seine)

10 unique engagement portrait ideas

6. Popping the champagne. The reactions are ALWAYS good. (Photo by Cherece Casale)

Dawn Photo - unique engagement portraits

7. Unexpected nature shots. Every region around the globe has a surprise or two when it comes to natural backdrops. Find those hidden gems! (Photo by Dawn Jarvis)

10 unique engagement portrait ideas

8. Black tie in the desert. So chic! (See the rest of this session by Heirlume Photography here!)

10 unique engagement portrait ideas

9. The at-home session. Or in most cases these days, the Airbnb session. Seriously, this entire shoot is stunning!

Amazing proposal photo

10. Get the engagement festivities started early with a photographer at the proposal! Romantic, much?

(Photo by Maley Photo)