Engagement photos are some of my absolute favorite sessions! Less formal than your wedding portraits, these sweet and intimate pictures are an important part of your love story, and can be filled with moments you will treasure throughout your life together. Here are just a few ideas to help you create romantic engagement photos that are authentic and unique to the two of you!

How to Add Extra Romance to Your Engagement Session

Golden Hour Lighting

The right lighting can make your photos feel so much more romantic and dreamy. Golden hour (the time right after sunrise or right before sunset) is a favorite of photographers because the light is so warm and gentle. Perfect for a touch of romance!

Romantic Clothing Styles

Your choice of outfit can also enhance the mystique of your pictures. Timeless styles are obviously a good choice, as you want your memories to continue to feel beautiful and relevant, regardless of changing fashions. Personally, I love soft, flowing fabrics to increase the fairy-tale quality of engagement photos!

Favorite Hobbies and Interests

If you want to increase the intimacy and feeling of romance in your photos, try incorporating things you like to do together. These don’t have to be the star of the show, but they can definitely help you feel closer and enjoy your photoshoot even more!

Pretty Props

What kinds of props can you use to enhance the interest of your images and up the romantic vibe even more? What about a picnic with a beautiful spread and cozy blankets? Or a dramatic backdrop to reflect the scope of your love story? Props can be the perfect way to add a unique touch to your romantic engagement photos!

Magic Moments

I make sure my couples feel relaxed during their engagement photoshoot so I can highlight the natural moments that happen without any planning or posing. Laughter, embraces, or gentle touches showcase your relationship and make your photos even more intimate and meaningful!

The Proposal

Obviously, the proposal has already happened if you’re doing your engagement photoshoot! But one way to make your engagement pictures extra special is to incorporate elements of the proposal. Think about your favorite memories of the proposal. Are there elements from it (the ring, the location, a particular type of flower) that could hark back to that moment?

Colorado Springs Engagement Photography

Hopefully these ideas have inspired you and you’re already dreaming of exactly how your romantic engagement photos will look! If you’re looking for a Colorado Springs engagement photographer who can help bring your vision to life, please get in touch! I would be honored to help you create an engagement session that accurately and beautifully reflects the love you share!