Summer and Fall Engagement Photoshoot Ideas
As a couple’s photographer in Alberta, I have no shortage of ideas for unique and fun session activities! If you are newly engaged and wondering what to do for your engagement session, read on!
Summer Engagement Photoshoot Ideas
Summer is arguably one of the best times for a couple’s photo session, whether you are getting married or just want to capture some great moments together. The long days, the warmth, the beautiful green background is all ideal for photos. You can also include many activities in your summer couple’s session that you can’t during the winter! Dresses are an option without giving up the idea of staying warm, and fancy footwear doesn’t have to keep your feet dry or warm.
If you are planning a engagement shoot in the Canadian Rockies or the Alberta Prairies, or anywhere else your heart desires, I would love to capture your love story!
The Top 10 Best Activities for Summer Photoshoots
When it's warm out, you have endless opportunities to play and not freeze. A summer couple’s adventure session should be a date for everyone! Pick a day and go spend an amazing day with your significant other while having some amazing photos and memories.
Here are my top picks for a couple’s photoshoot in the summer:
Paddle boarding, kayaking or canoeing on a mountain lake or any other waterbody
Hiking those epic summits
Finding a safe waterfall to play in
Finding a beach to build sandcastles or play in the water
Hot air balloon ride
Helicopter tour
Geocaching
Luxury Picnic
Camping
4x4ing / Offroading
Wondering what to wear for your engagement shoot? Don’t stress with this blog post!
The Top 10 Best Activities for Fall Photoshoots
As the sun starts to set earlier and there’s less day light and cooler weather, the shorter and colder days allow for some activities to be more enjoyable than they are in the summer. While most of the summer activities still work, here are the top best activities for a fall adventure session.
Bonfire with weiner roast and s’mores to stay warm on those cooler nights
Play in the leaves, build piles and jump in
Go hiking in the larches in the Canadian Rockies
Go to your best coffee shops to find the best brews around to keep you warm on a cool day
Find a u-pick and go fill your fridge with fresh fruit while making memories together
Corn maze!
Check out the local sunflower field and make your own bouquet
Mountain biking through the amazing fall colors
Celebrate Halloween by dressing up for the day
Go to a pumpkin patch and pick out your favorite pumpkins.
Top Reasons to Book an Adventure Session
Wondering why you should bother booking a couple’s adventure session?
To create memories of course!
Adventure sessions are different than a regular photo session as the focus is on creating the memories and having them captured, rather than running through a list of poses and prompts to get a bunch of generic shots. An adventure session allows you and your partner to do something together you may or may not have done before, create memories, and have a blast while doing it!
Plus, when you look back on your years together, you will know for sure that at least parts of your life are documented for you to remember and cherish.
Have I convinced you that you need an adventure session this summer?
If you’re ready to book, or still on the fence, I would love to hear from you! I love chatting with all my potential couples and helping iron out the details. I love planning activities, and I'm ready to make yours epic!