Janine and Daniel, who are getting married next June, decided on a Christmas engagement session set in the beautiful, snowy small town where they had gone on their second date. Shot by Brooklyn D Photography, this romantic engagement session is enough to make you want to grab your loved one and take a walk around your own twinkling town.
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.
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.
The couple view this engagement session by Amber Gress Photography as a prologue to the wedding day ... a "to-be-continued" of sorts, complete with a drive to their wedding venue, the Wythe Hotel, capturing the cool vibe of this downtown couple.
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.
The video and photos of Daniel popping the question to Julia has all of the elements that make us swoon—happy tears, raw emotion and animal heads masks (epic!).
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.
By Meghan Kennedy | Photography by Amy Little Terrill and Nathan are a born-and-raised Southern couple living in Memphis, Tenn....
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.
LA Exposures captured Win and Alpha's engagement session in the city where they shared all of their "firsts" -- San Francisco.
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.
Sara and Melanie's engagement shoot is gorgeous at first glance, with a beachy vibe that normally wouldn't come to mind when you think of a Texas backdrop. However, Sara and Melanie are just that kind of couple: their story is full of unexpected twists, practical romanticism, and the ability to put a positive spin on anything. Once you hear their story, the pictures, beautifully taken by Melissa Claire Photography, become even more enchanting.
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.
The pups paired with stylized signs, a cute camping setup and a game of Scrabble led to one amazing backyard engagement shoot, perfectly captured by Heirloom Collective.
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."
I've worked in wedding media for almost four years now and have read (and written) my fair share of engagement stories. From flash mobs to family-featured engagements, secret getaways to proposals disguised as photo shoots, being inundated with all of these amazing stories makes it difficult to not envision my own engagement.
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.
Not only were Brittiny and Jason sharing laughter and love during their engagement session with one another, but they were also doing so with a soon-to-be third family member. They decided to capture both exciting pieces of news -- an engagement and pregnancy -- into one gorgeous photography session that perfectly reflects their adorable growing family.
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.
With sweeping views of Lower Manhattan, old, charming houses and open green spaces, Governors Island, which is a former military base that opened as a public space in 2012, is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of New York City. "Not only is it a place that Jeremy and I enjoy visiting together, it’s also the place where I came out to my mother and got such a warm and loving reception when I did so," explains Jonathan of their engagement location choice. "When you add that special meaning of the place to the picturesque nature of the island itself, it was a ‘no-brainer’ to have our photo shoot there."
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.
This couple has mastered the art of accessorizing. Chris and Michelle had their love captured by Michelle Girard Photography around their home city of Boston looking stellar with complimentary outfits detailed right down to the hats and jewelry they wore (can you imagine how great they’re going to look for the big day?). A picnic, wisteria-covered trellis, over-sized moss “LOVE” signage and gelato also make an appearance for an engagement shoot that is chock full of personality.
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.
