65+ Romantic Fall Engagement Photo Ideas

If pumpkin spice, chunky sweaters and leather jackets make you giddy, a cool and cozy fall engagement photos is right up your ally. The Autumn season and changing of weather brings a certain romance unlike warmer months—making it a perfect time to hire a photographer and announce your engagement. If you’re planning an autumn engagement photoshoot, you’ll love these ideas for couple poses, photo locations and engagement outfits. Save-the-date cards, holiday cards, the wedding website and even the walls of your first home could all benefit from these photos. You’ll be glad you got them for any reason.

If you or your significant other popped the question in the fall, make sure the photos you take truly capture this special day. Have a look at these fall engagement photo ideas, which make use of the seasonal finest elements, from casual, comfy cool weather outfits to colorfully falling foliage.

Fall Engagement Photo Ideas

Use Balloons

Balloons are a great way to add a splash of color to your shots, and they are also quite convenient to carry. You can bring ones that are simply spherical and brightly colored or you can get more creative and get them customized with your name and wedding date.

Your Dog in your Photo

With the statement “My humans are tying the knot,” this engagement photo expresses the couple’s delight and the joy that their pet brings into their lives. It’s a lovely reminder of the joy of an engagement and the promise of a lifetime of love and happiness ahead.

See also: Precious Wedding Photo Ideas with Your Dogs

Use Umbrella

Who says an umbrella is only useful when it’s raining or sunny out? Let us introduce you to some engaged couples who actually did use this item to make their photos more memorable.

Photoshoot With Bike

Celebrate your love with these lovely fall engagement photo ideas on a motorbike, which makes for the perfect backdrop for your engagement photos.

View from Above

Take your engagement shoot to the next level! There’s no doubt that aerial views offer a different viewpoint than those taken from the ground.

Piggy Back

This piggy bag pose is not only fun, romantic and playful, but it is also ideal for any sluggish nearly weds who want to get off their feet and enjoy the moment.

Halloween Inspired

A Halloween engagement session makes all of the fall colors really pop. This concept is perfect for you if you and your partner are huge Halloween fans and want to create a gloomy atmosphere with pumpkins and candles.

Engagement ring on Autumn Maple Leave

Take a picture of your engagement ring in fall foliage to show off its beauty.

Fall Engagement Photo Locations

To start the engagement photos, whether you and your significant other are world travelers or would rather just Netflix and chill, location is everything for making your engagement photos unique. Have a go-to coffee shop where the barista knows both of your orders? Or a brewery where you meet for happy hour every week? Use these personal spots as inspiration for your engagement shoot to save the memories of these places for years to come. Or revisit the spot of your first date together for a few of your photos, even if it's for your eyes only.

Fall Engagement Photo Outfits

Leaves are falling, air is getting crisp, and it’s once again sweater weather. It’s the perfect time of year for your engagement photos to be taken, and you’ve been stressing about what to wear. Fear not, because we’ve rounded up the coziest fall engagement outfit ideas that will have you falling in love with fall engagement sessions.

See also: Fall wedding colors

Autumn Engagement Photo Poses

From simple hand holding to sexy, bikini-clad kisses, showing off some public displays of affection always makes for a sweet photo. Pretend like the photographer isn’t watching and embrace your partner the way you would when you’re alone—as long as it’s G-rated.

Colors for Your Engagement Photos

For a timeless, striking look to your photos, opt to have your photographer edit your favorites in black and white. The contrast can be simple but will result in stunning shots. On the opposite end of the spectrum (pun intended), you can use the unique colors of your shoot's locale to find a color palette that puts any Instagram filter to shame. Check out these gorgeous fall engagement photos and get inspired.

Things to Consider

When starting planning your engagement photo shoot, there are a few important factors to keep in mind in order to create a meaningful and beautiful engagement photo shoot that captures your unique love story. The following are crucial considerations:

1. Location: Select a place that is meaningful to you and your partner, such as your first date spot or a place with fond memories. Evaluate whether the location’s lighting and environment match your photo shoot theme.
2. Outfits: Select outfits that match your unique style without clashing. Consider the weather and location when choosing an outfit.
3. Theme and props: Choose a romantic, playful, or adventurous theme for your photos. Use props to enhance the theme and add interest to images.
4. Time of day: Choose the ideal time for lighting and atmosphere—golden hour, early morning or sunset.
5. Photographer: Work with a professional photographer whose style and portfolio match your vision.

Final Thoughts

It’s the perfect time for romantic fall engagement photos when the leaves begin to turn bright shades of orange, red and yellow. In this article, we have covered everything from fall engagement photo outfits and dramatic backdrops to adorable engagement photo poses and autumn location ideas. We hope you liked it.

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