Selecting the Right Engagement Location

Sandy beach running through your toes while you hold the one you love in your arms.

Enchanting greenery and blossoming flowers hugging you and your fiancé in the middle of a photogenic moment together.

These are just a couple of the potential beautiful settings you could have as your own engagement session location. But first, let’s talk about why a engagement session?

The purpose of engagement session is to possess professional photos showcasing you two as a couple. It is also a great way to get to know your wedding photographer before your wedding day!

So why not take time and care to choose where to have your session? There are many benefits of being mindful of where you want to have it. Here are a few reasons on how you can select the best fit for you and your fiancé.

1) Find a place that is comfortable and a place that reflects your love. If you and your fiancé are comfortable at the location, it is likely you both will be more affectionate.

2) Think about special or meaningful locations where you two have shared some sweet memories. Such as: Where did he propose to you? Where did you officially meet? Where did you start dating?

3) Make a decision on whether you want a urban, green, or desert styled shoot. Even a mixture of those options turn out great. But by narrowing down what style you desire, there will be a couple locations that will stand out.

4) Consider what your favorite hobbies or activities are. These type of locations are usually intimate to the couple because they speak to the personality of the couple. Ask yourself: Do you love hiking? nature? Do enjoy flying planes? boating or lakes? Do you love resorts? Are you homebodies and love decorating your home? Do you love coffee shops?

Here are some possible mountain engagement locations: Mt. Lemon, Merry-Go-Round Arch in Sedona, Superstition Mountains

 Photographer: Jessica Rose Photography

Possible nature engagement locations: Olive Mill in Queen Creek, Sunset Point

Photographer: Kayla Barker Fine Art Photography

Possible engagement location with planes: Falcon Aviation, Aerobatics in Chandler 

Photographer: Mikki Platt

Possible engagement locations with Arizona lakes: Canyon Lake, Saguaro Lake, Watson Lake

Photographer: Joe And Patience

Possible engagement locations at Phoenix resorts: Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Montelucia

Photographer: Melanie Gabrielle

There are various directions you could go. However, there is one thing that will keep your engagement photo shoot close to your heart. If you can choose a location that are based off of these questions, your pictures will be more meaningful and uniquely yours.

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Many thanks to the anniversary creative team who helped in the celebration of two souls who committed to the promise of forever:

Engagement Locations: PRESIDIO OF SAN FRANCISCO | BAKER BEACH |  MESA PERFORMANCE ARTS CENTER | ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY | HERITAGE SQUARE | THE BOULDERS | L’AUBERGE DE SEDONA | Photographer: APRIL MAURA PHOTOGRAPHY | Fine Art Film: LITTLE FILM LAB | Fuji 400