Unique Engagement Photo Locations

October 22, 2008 · Posted in photography by victoria

I love looking at unusual engagement photos! Here are some great ideas using images by Canadian wedding photographer Claire Cocheme:

In the Rain: While rain may be completely unwelcome on your wedding day, engagement photos in the rain can be spectacular. Play with movement, light and colorful umbrellas.

On a Bridge: What a fun way to play around with distance and architecture!

In a Field: One with vibrant colors makes for spectacular pictures.

In the Street: Make use of humorous signs like this one, which says “One Way”.

Under a Streetlamp: This photo is a beautiful vertical shot. The effect of light is still there, even in the daytime.

In a Phone Booth: Phone booths are a thing of the past, but if you can find one, their small spaces force closeness and can make for a romantic shot.

In a Bakery: Shoot your engagement photos in your favorite bakery. There are so many wonderful pictures that can come from using colorful icing, display windows, and sweet treats as props.

Check back later for more engagement photo ideas! :)

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AmyJean @RelentlessBride writes... {October 22, 2008 at 8:34 am}

I love the one in the field of yellow flowers!

Adrienne writes... {October 22, 2008 at 8:43 am}

These are some great ideas! I love that one in the phone booth!

The Pissed Off Bride writes... {October 22, 2008 at 9:06 am}

these are really great ideas. I seen engagement pictures taken in big cities and they r so amazing. The street signs, lights, stores. . . so much to capture.

Wendy writes... {October 22, 2008 at 9:26 am}

These are so creative and sweet!! Some photographers are just so clever!!!

Jessica writes... {October 22, 2008 at 10:58 am}
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Great ideas!

We’ve done the phone booth: http://www.flickr.com/photos/12698507@N08/2822037367/in/set-72157606634137617/

and the bridge: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3095/2822039589_e7c5eae7e4.jpg?v=0

I also have a few suggestions to throw out there.

Grocery store (this was so freaking fun!): http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/2937307326_6b0ec0f856.jpg?v=0

Sculpture gardens/art districts: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3026/2822036919_7b2f091c22.jpg?v=0 and http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2765606547_07f88224d9.jpg?v=0

We have a firehouse engagement shoot that is imminent as well. One of these days, we’re going to have to do a library, too! We’re just waiting for the right couple.

Bridechka writes... {October 24, 2008 at 11:28 am}
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I have seen some really fabulous shots done in the rain, especially using the puddles on the street to create mirrors and shooting directly into them, you still see the couple but they are blurred. Its very romantic.

Craig writes... {August 10, 2009 at 1:13 pm}

I now have about 100 engagement sessions posted on my website. There are a lot of different and unique engagement photographs. I hope you can enjoy some ideas there.

Craig
http://www.lusterstudios.com