The Reading Viaduct in Philadelphia is an abandoned elevated train track that has been out of use for 30 years; there are plans for it to become a public park but for now, as Rachel says, you need to do some "creative trespassing" to access it. The lush greenery of the tracks set against the gray, rain-foreboding Philadelphia skyline sets the tone for a romantic, almost ethereal photo shoot.
Real Engagements
Our inclusive collection features engagements from LGBTQ+ and hetero couples alike, offering endless inspiration for your own journey. Join us in honoring love’s beautiful diversity through real-life stories and stunning photography. Dive into a world where love knows no bounds, and find the inspiration for your own love story today.
Carlie and John's dreamy e-sesh was shot by Pure Style Photography at a beach in their hometown where they had their fateful first date, making it all the more meaningful.
Matt and Monica are not your average couple. When they're not riding their motorcycles together, they're hanging out around Virginia spending as much quality time together as they can. Their engagement shoot done by Mathy Shoots People shows how much fun these two have together -- and how all their shared interests make them perfect for each other.
These high school sweethearts showcased their playful side for their adorable state fair engagement shoot.
A stately mansion, in-ground pool and Rubber Man may not sound like your typical photo shoot, but Ryan and Andrea are not your typical couple. They're huge fans of the FX anthology "American Horror Story," so it's no surprise that their engagement shoot was inspired by the show's first season, Murder House.
Bride-to-be Rina came up with the idea of an aviation theme for this vintage, 1940s-reminiscent styled engagement session taken by Open Iris Photography set against a classic Americana backdrop.
Support of the arts is how they met, interest in the arts is how they fell in love, and the art culture in New York City ended up being the theme of their engagement shoot. Taken by the talented Angelica Criscuolo, their engagement shoot at Lincoln Center definitely captures the essence of this artsy couple.
For their engagement shoot, Elena and Lindsey strolled through their Brooklyn neighborhood as Alexis June Weddings documented their love with her lens. Slow dances in front of bold, colorful graffiti backdrops, light-filled kisses on "their" bench and Champagne toasts are just the icing on the cake for this session.
Under Yosemite's towering redwoods, Lauren and Corey's personalities and love positively glowed through Christina Karst's lens. Vintagey props that give nod to their rad style, such as old books, a banjo and a pipe, paired with Christina's unique angles make this a truly magical engagement session.
Saville Dam in Barkhamsted, Conn., is a gorgeous locale for a photo session, but Adam and Rob were the true center of this charming shoot.
Lovebirds Kate and Sean revisited some of the places most meaningful in their relationship during their super sweet Virginia Beach engagement session, effortlessly captured by Hoot Media.
Layla and Moe's love was captured amongst brick backdrops and urban landscapes in historic Galveston Island, Texas, captured by the talented Jessica Oh Photography.
For Sarah and Patrick, the comfort of their surroundings and in each other allows their love to shine through and Kate Neal expertly captures that love with her lens. "We wanted to have photos that captured how we live in real life," says Sarah. "We both love spending weekend afternoons at home reading the paper, playing with our dogs and relaxing so our home was a natural fit for the photos."
Nelson and Blue laughed, explored, shopped and played all over the metropolitan areas of Vancouver during their adorable photo shoot, effortlessly captured by Edward Lai Photography.
Nate and Clare cuddled up in the romantic bay town of Lewes, Del., for their adorable engagement session. The couple chatted over coffee at the local roastery, swung in the trees and went for a stroll down the pier all the while holding each other close and sharing laughs as LuRey Photography snapped away.
Danny and Eric walked hand-in-hand through twigs and trails to reach the rocky hills in the lush North Carolina mountains while expressing their love for one another amidst their mountaintop engagement session, beautifully captured by Kayla Coleman Photography.
After a blissful seven-year romance, Steve was ready to take it to the next level and reached out to Facebook about coming to the San Francisco campus (under the guise of winning some sort of contest with a tour of the campus) and proposing to his girlfriend there.
The intimacy between these soonlyweds shines as bright as the smiles they shared during the engagement session. Captured by GreenAutumn Photography, their e-sesh took them on a bike ride with vintage cruisers, stopping along the way for wine tastings, vineyard picnics and photo opps beneath gazebos.
Madisson and David sneaked in smooches in between rows of mums and lilies at a colorful greenhouse while Crystal of Willow Lane Photography beautifully captured their love.
Adam proposed to Clair, a huge Doctor Who fan, with a tiny TARDIS ring box.
As a nod to their rustic winery wedding in May, Amy and Heather chose a barn property for their engagement shoot filled with farm equipment, hidden nooks and industrial backdrops that made for the perfect setting and resulted in gorgeous sun-kissed photos of their love.
From kisses at the piers to hand-holding down San Francisco's famously steep streets, this session is filled with charm, love and breathtaking photography.