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