No matter what time of the year you get engaged, we’ve got the most amazing photoshoot ideas for you. Some are over-the-top, like being in front of a fairytale castle in your photos. Some are more casual, like shooting at your college amateur where you first fell in love. Some are whimsical, like posing on a stunning carousel, and some are romantic, like having a photo session at a flower field. Check out all 25 engagement announcement ideas and themes to see which one is perfect for you and your partner.
25 Engagement Announcement Ideas
1. Shoot by a waterfall
There’s no such thing as being too extra when it comes to engagement announcements. So if you want to go big, do it! One of the most magical backdrops you can shoot in front of is a waterfall. To ensure your clothes are clean for the shoot, hike to the waterfall in one outfit that has your bathing suit underneath. Then change into your dress and formal attire once you get there.
2. Pose on a carousel
If you want a playful and colorful vibe for your engagement announcements, pose on a carousel! You can take photos on the horses or stand in front of it and let it be a whimsical backdrop. You can even reach out to a carousel in your area and see if you can schedule a private photo session so you won’t have to worry about having extra people in your shot.
3. Shoot in front of a castle
Believe it or not, there are actually tons of castle venues all over the United States. So if you’re marrying your prince and you want to feel like a princess for your engagement announcements, you can. To find one near you, search venues in your surrounding area and then call them to see if you can book a session to be photographed on their grounds.
4. In a field
Capture the beauty of the outdoors by having an engagement shoot in a field. It’ll be a great backdrop that can work pretty much any season of the year.
5. Show off your silhouettes
If you want to do something a little different, use a silhouette shot. You can hire a photographer for your proposal and use one of those images or you can recreate your proposal at a new location. It’ll be a gorgeous engagement announcement.
6. Seasonal shoot
Take advantage of the outdoors with a seasonal shoot. It’ll be a great way to celebrate the time of you got engaged. One of the best locations to do this is in a park because it’ll have tons of trees and plants that’ll highlight whether it’s fall or spring or summer or winter.
7. Show off your bling
You can’t go wrong with doing this popular pose to announce your engagement. It’s simple, cute and lets everyone know you two are about to walk down the aisle. Plus, it shows off your new, favorite accessory: your ring!
8. Use an “I said yes” sign
Props are great for engagement announcements. DIYing a piece of paper that has “I said yes” written in your handwriting gives the photo a personal touch.
9. Shoot on a bridge at sunset
If you live in a big city that has a stunning bridge, use it for your engagement shoot! It’ll be special because it celebrates the city you fell in love in. Consider doing it at sunrise so there will be less traffic on the bridge.
10. Do a picked up pose
What girl doesn’t love being lifted up by her man? This adorable pose is a classic. Tip: If you’re wearing a dress, angle slightly to the back so there won’t be any wardrobe mishaps.
11. Pose on a rowboat
Engagement announcements don’t have to be boring! Show off your love while you’re out on the water in a rowboat. It’s a creative and cute way to capture pictures of you and your partner.
12. Use a heart cutout
What says love more than a heart? Snuggle up to your partner and hold a giant red heart prop that says “yes” on it. It’ll be a sweet way to announce your engagement.
13. Pose by the water
Pictures by the water are always so pretty, which is why it is the perfect spot to take your engagement pictures. A deck that you can sit on and have the water surround you is a great option if you don’t want to be on a beach.
14. Have fun with bubblegum
If you’re a fun-loving couple and don’t want to do a typical engagement announcement, that’s totally OK! Try something a little quirky, like dressing up and doing a bubble gum kiss. It may seem odd in the moment, but the photos will turn out so cute and be completely original.
15. Have a photoshoot in the woods
Calling all nature-loving couples: The woods needs to be the backdrop for your engagement announcement. It’ll give off a fairytale vibe when people see your engagement announcement. Just make sure you go in the afternoon when it’s the sunniest outside since woods tend to be darker because of all of the tree coverings.
16. Shoot in black and white
One way to make your engagement announcement stand out in a good way is to go with a black and white picture instead of a colored one. It’ll instantly add a touch of elegance and make your photo look timeless for years to come. Tip: War bolded makeup and clothing than normal so you don’t look washed out in your black and white photo.
17. Do something fun
Make your engagement shoot a day of fun! Find a pretty location, like a road with dogwood trees that are blooming, and then take pics riding a bicycle together. Choose the one that highlights you guys laughing as a couple and captures your personalities.
18. Pose by a fountain
If you get engaged in the spring, summer or fall, find a beautiful fountain in your town. It’ll bring a sense of enchantment to your photographs and look great no matter if you want to dress casual or dress up. If you’re not sure where to find one, most parks and town squares usually have them.
19.Write on your hand
Want a fun and quirky announcement? Grab a sharpie and write “I said YES” on the palm of your hand. Then, have your photographer take a photo where it focused in on the writing and slightly blurs out everything else.
20. Take photos at a carnival
If one of your favorite things to do as a couple is going to the fair or a local carnival every year, why not shoot your engagement photos there? It’ll be vibrant, fun and show who you are as a pair. You can even add in props like balloons or cotton candy.
21. Frolic in a flower field
If a dreamy engagement announcement is what you have in mind, a flower field is where you need to go. Depending on the time of year you get engaged, there are tons of options. In the spring, go to a tulip field, in the summer head over to a lilac field or a rose garden and in the fall shoot in a sunflower field.
22. Hold hands
If you hate having your photo taken and are dreading having to shoot an engagement announcement, don’t worry—there are lots of ways around that. One way to do that is with a shoot that showcases you and your partner walking and holding hands. The trick is to have your photographer zoom in so only your hands and the lower half of your body are showing. To pull this off, make sure you wear dressy clothes in colors that coordinate, have your nails done and do different handholding poses that show off your ring and look cute, like holding each other’s pinkies.
23. Go back to your alma mater
Did you and your partner meet while you were in college? If so, why not do your engagement shoot on campus? You can shoot in a place that was meaningful to both of you and you can even wear college merch if you want. Either way, it’ll be a creative and sentimental engagement announcement.
24. Kiss her cheek
If you and your partner aren’t great at poses, here’s a classic one. Getting one of you to kiss the other on the cheek. It’s such a sweet moment that can be captured and makes for a beautiful engagement announcement. The best part is, you can do this pose inside or outside since it’s a close-up shot.
25. Pose on an outdoor swing
Taking pics on a swing outside is a great boho-inspired idea for an engagement shoot. Make sure both of your outfits compliment each other and you can even bring along some faux flower vines to wrap around the rope on the swing to give it a more floral look. Check out…Engagement Instagram CaptionsEngagement Quotes About True LoveNewlywed Game Questions
