If you need some inspiration for your engagement photo shoot, pull up a chair, grab a cool drink and settle in for a line up of great couple poses. A skilled photographer will be able to recreate these for you subject to any limitations of the location of your shoot but no matter, just get creative and make them your own. And don't worry about the time of year, couple poses fit all weathers and all seasons.
Snapshot Survey
Snapshot Survey
1. Rustic Kiss
Via | Junebug Weddings Photo Gallery
Countryside couple poses are so beautiful. These two aren't on the fence about their love.
2. Mila and Justin
Via elle.com
Beautiful celebrities = beautiful romance
3. Stunning Couple
Via Boho Chic Inspiration Shoot by ...
He's mine - all mine.
4. Boardwalk
Wrapped up in love.
5. In the Grass
Via Rebekah Westover Photography: Madison + ...
Classic poses never fail.
6. Carry Me
Via ozvisuals.com
Who wouldn't want to be carried through a wheat field by a hunky man?
7. Lift Me up
Via Written Images
This has become one of the most popular couple poses for engagement photos.
8. On the Wings of Love
Via ***
Let your love soar.
9. Military Couple
Via meetmeundershininglights.tumblr.com
Are you just waiting for him to sweep her up into his arms a la Richard Gere and Debra Winger?
10. Down on the Farm
Flimsy fabric skirts and floaty dresses are a must for this ethereal lighting.
11. Romantic
Via Emily Soto Fashion Photographer - ...
He's saying - "I wish this photographer would go away and give us some privacy so I can show you how much I love you."
12. Legging It
Via McKenzie + Garrett | Engagement ...
You're in my grip and I will do all I can to keep you. I'll love you forever.
13. All Woman
Via 24 Stunning Portraits From The ...
Ellen and Portia show how it's done.
14. Interracial Love
I'm loving how the black and white is so emphasized as an expression of beauty. (Shame Heidi and Seal split)
15. Boho Chic
Everything just screams au naturale.
16. Fun Pose
Via kissthegroom.com
Why shouldn't you have fun celebrating your love?
17. Kiss
Via Gallery & Inspiration | Picture ...
Demure, seductive and utterly romantic.
18. Gorgeous
Via real life...beautiful and romantic photography ...
I know this is a wedding shot but it would work just as great for an engagement shoot.
19. Arm in Arm
Via scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net
It's nice to see this pose somewhere other than a field or lawn.
20. The Ring
Via Minnesota Wedding Photographers, Minneapolis Wedding ...
Let's see the ring!
21. Softly, Softly
Such a lovely display of affection.
22. Wistful
I think she's saying to herself "how lucky am I to have found the man of my dreams"
23. I Heart You
Via Tiana + Daniel : engagement
Actually, as far as couples poses go, this is a bit lame. But you get the idea. There's some great string words you can work with for a lovely picture.
24. Love's a Beach
Via heart in sand engagement portrait
What a great way to make the beach an accessory to your picture.
25. Heart to Heart
I think this is one of my favorite "make a heart" photos ever.
26. Casual
Am loving how it's the woman standing in this shot. so many couple poses have the male in the "dominant" position.
27. Linked
Via Gorgeous Kim Jae Wook and ...
Sometimes, simple is all that's needed.
28. Connections
Via 15 Couples Photograhy Poses That ...
Isn't this utterly charming?
29. Glam
Nothing glows like a woman in love. You show it girl!
30. Tumbledown
Via Wedding & Events
This would look great in color too. Just make sure your hair is shiny and glossy.
31. Nestling
This is so snuggly-wuggly. They look like they fit together like jigsaw pieces.
32. Couch Potatoes
Via blog.imagodeiphotography.com
Just so cute.
33. Windows
Via Korea Pre-Wedding Photoshoots by WeddingRitz.com ...
This is another of those wedding poses that would translate equally well to engagement photos.
34. Beach Love
Just make sure this is the last of your pics, cos you is sure gonna be messy!
35. Forehead Kiss
Via Nathan Moreau Photography • Wedding ...
The forehead kiss is such a cute couples pose but it just works so well - in all colors and all settings.
36. Red Door
Via Future Mrs.❤
Love will out against all colors.
37. On Your Toes
Via Pictures to try
This is a nice variation on the usual tiptoe pics.
38. Skin
Via Portraits
If you're both comfortable in your skin, go for it!
39. He-Man
Do you trust your man's muscles?
40. Dip!
Via LOVE♡
Simple but effective.
41. Hold on!
Don't let go!
42. Is That the Ring?
Via Kelsi & Westin are engaged!!! ...
Yes! In its full glory.
43. Lay Me down
Via ∘ my work ∘
I know it tickles when I nibble your ear, but be serious, the photographer's watching.
44. Pick Me up
And never put me down.
45. L O V E
Via micahfolsomphotography.com
Under the spell of love.
46. The Wall
Via Day 96: Couples
Oh! So clever.
47. SnuggleD up
Via Cute holiday photo ideas for ...
Cossetted by love.
48. Tiptoes
Via A Hotel Del Beach Proposal ...
I don't care I have o stand on tiptoes to kiss my man.
49. The Wall
Via fanpop.com
There's such a sensual feel to this pose. Don't you agree?
50. Protection
Via myheartbelongs-toyou.tumblr.com
I'm taken with the idea that he's shielding here from harm.
51. Higher
Via Immer Bella
What a great use of the prop.
52. Underneath the Apple Tree
Via believe-in-something-better.tumblr.com
I know this is one of the popular countryside couple poses, but it's beautiful.
53. Sports Fans
Via Photography
Sharing a passion is always good.
54. Opposite Direction
Via pinterestingashley.weebly.com
This is one of the few where I've seen couples facing in opposite directions, but as they're still lovingly gazing into each other's eyes, it works.
55. Umbrella
Via Indulgy - Everyone deserves a ...
You don't always need faces for a great photo.
56. Close up
Via San Francisco weddings. destination weddings. ...
Simple but far from boring.
57. Hot
The weather's hot. The couple is hot. The picture is hot.
58. Wrap around
Via LoveMoon
What an excellent idea. Forever in blue jeans.
59. Smile...
Via newborns, babies, and families
...you're on candid camera
60. Reflection
Via The Story of Us
Very clever.
61. Swing
Via true love
Making the most of the amazing light (and the kid's playground).
62. Trucking
Via Cute Stuff >.<
Now that's what you call a pickup.
63. Tree Huggers
Via Country Chic Photoshoot Inspiration
Are they watching a squirrel?
64. Brick Wall
Via fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net
The trend for casual engagement pictures is so ho right now.
65. And Dog Makes Three
Why should pooch miss out on the posing?
66. I Love You
Via I DO <3
This would work great with just the heart in bright red.
67. Reflection
Via Morgin and Patrick’s Engagement
Arty farty but very clever.
68. Close up
Via picture ideas
Who wouldn't love a pic like this?
69. Paris
Via Paris Engagement from Sansaara Photography
If you're lucky - choose a romantic destination for your engagement photo shoot.
70. Hand on Heart
Awesome.
71. In the Frame
This will work for any background.
72. Making Tracks
Only do this on a disused track!
73. Urban Kiss
City street shots can be cute too.
74. Poles Apart
Via flickr.com
Nothing will come between their love.
75. Friends
This reminds me of that episode of Friends with Joey and Susan Sarandon - remember? Holding the face so only she can be seen in the shot?
76. Hold Me
Via Adam Jones
You'll have to practice this to make sure you can do it on the day of your shoot.
Did you get some great ideas for poses for your engagement photographs? Some will work just as fabulously for your wedding too!
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