When it comes to picking a location for your engagement photos, don’t just pick it because it’s pretty—pick it because it means something to you!

Your engagement photos are more than “just” a portrait session (that’s where you can squarely think about aesthetics). Your engagement photos should communicate part of your story as a couple. Here are a few questions to help you figure it out:

Question about where they met

Question about their favorite places to hang out

Question about what they like to do for fun as a couple

If you still find yourself stuck, I’m here to help you find the prefect location as your wedding planner!

You can do so much more with your engagement photos than share them on Instagram! And in addition to printing your favorites and hanging them in your home, here are 3 ways you can use them.

Save the dates: Your thoughts about why this is a good idea

Your wedding website: Your thoughts about why this is a good idea

Thank you cards: Your thoughts about why this is a good idea

Thinking you should get a session scheduled but don’t have a photographer booked yet? Let’s chat—I have lots of great referrals!

Your wedding photos might be the first time you have your photo taken by a professional but they don’t have to be the last! I love the idea of scheduling anniversary sessions (especially for milestone celebrations).

Reason #1 you like the idea

Reason #2 you like the idea

And here’s an idea—talk to your wedding photographer to see if they offer these services and book a date to celebrate your first wedding anniversary!