Engagement Photoshoots

When Should You Take Engagement Photos?

Four to Nine Months

It’s really up to you, but most couples take engagement photos between either four to six months or six to nine months before their wedding. Six months seems to be the sweet spot for sending out “Save the Dates.” However, if you are doing a destination wedding, try an earlier date.
Time of Sessions

It’s important to know when you want to take your engagement photos because the time of day can add a dramatic effect. Think about sunsets, or what’s generally going on (think background) during the time you want to take pictures.
Dates

Sometimes, the day or date matters, too. Is there a specific month and day combination that’s important to you? Did you meet on a Friday night? Also, think about how bus that particular day might be if you’re taking photos outside or in a public area.

Locations

Where’s the best place to take your engagement photos?

These are YOUR engagement photos - wherever you want to be, Carpe Diem Design Studio will be there, too! Choose a place that brings you happy emotions and your joy will shine through in every photo.

Think of meaningful places such as the place you met your fiancé. This could be a college campus, or if you met volunteering at a dog shelter, try photos at a dog park.

If you like architectural backgrounds, look for castles, sculpture gardens, or cityscapes. This could be areas on a walking bridge or rooftop that showcases different heights of city buildings, or in front an ancient castle museum.

Romance is easy to capture in wide, open areas like beaches, floral gardens, and natural landscapes. These places are often filled with a lot of colorful backgrounds.