Guess what? You don’t have to be engaged to do a couples photoshoot!


Shocking, I know, but it’s true! There is so much stigma on needing a special event to hire a photographer - but doesn’t just being ALIVE count? I think it should! Capturing these every day moments with your love is just as important as capturing those life changing ones. Keep reading for some great activities to do for your next shoot!

Couple embracing romantically in front of a colorful Ferris wheel at a fun outdoor fair.
Couple sharing a sweet kiss in front of a large Ferris wheel at an outdoor carnival.
Young couple embracing and smiling together in front of a colorful Ferris wheel at fair.
Couple sharing a romantic moment at a colorful fairground with a Ferris wheel in the background.

Carnival Photoshoot


Who doesn’t love a good carnival?! Grab some cotton candy, take a ride, run through the lights. There are so many options! Get yourself a photographer that will even get on the rides with you to capture your honest reactions! Be sure to wear something comfortable!

Couple sitting on the tailgate of a pickup truck enjoying a picnic in a tree-lined orchard.
Romantic couple wrapped in a colorful blanket sitting in a truck bed surrounded by bare winter trees.
Elegant wooden charcuterie board with strawberries, grapes, crackers, and floral garnishes.
Couple sharing an intimate moment wrapped in a vibrant patterned blanket in a truck bed.

Cozy Picnic


Grab your favorite blanket, a cute charcuterie board, and hit the road! The awesome thing about a picnic is that it can literally take place anywhere. Your backyard, driveway, up in the mountains… the locations are endless!

Couple laughing together over a lavish multi-tiered charcuterie spread in a luxury kitchen.
Couple sharing a playful intimate moment beside a large charcuterie board in a bright home.
Intimate close-up of a couple sharing a tender moment lying on a kitchen floor.
Couple sitting peacefully by a sunlit window, man embracing woman from behind in cozy home.

In Home Session


Don’t feel like going anywhere? No problem! Host your photographer in the space you feel the most comfortable - your home! Choose this time to bake together, cozy up next to a fire, or just lounge around. Photos don’t have to be fancy. Sometimes simple is best!

Joyful couple laughing and embracing in a sunlit pine forest during an outdoor photoshoot.
Couple sharing a tender kiss on a rustic wooden deck surrounded by tall pine trees.
Romantic couple kissing while cuddled together on a green leather couch in a log cabin.
Couple sharing a passionate kiss on a sunny wooden porch of a rustic log cabin.

Destination Photoshoot


Planning an EPIC camping trip? Maybe going out of the country, or state, and want to document it? Don’t just bring a disposable and hope for the best, HIRE the best! Find someone local to your destination and have them capture you and your love in the elements. You wont regret the high quality photos!

Two women posing on a forest road with teal smoke bomb effect in matching black outfits.
Romantic couple kissing in a forest surrounded by purple smoke bomb photography effect.
Playful couple laughing and dancing together on a scenic tree-lined road at dusk.
Romantic couple kissing in a lake with orange smoke bomb creating a dreamy atmosphere.

Get Creative


Have you been scrolling Pinterest and find yourself getting really excited about certain shoots or aspects of a shoot? Just book one! Call around to your local photographers and express your vision. See who is comfortable with it and who can get you the best shot! Because why not?

At the end of the day, there are no rules.


We are living in such a fast paced world that we forget to slow down a lot of the time. Photos are a way for us to freeze time and why not freeze it in the every day little moments too? Don’t get me wrong - hire a photographer for the big events - but those little moments mean something too. Those people around you RIGHT NOW mean something. So I say,

Plan the trip,

Take the shot,

hire the photographer :)

Romantic couple wrapped in a colorful Pendleton blanket touching foreheads in truck bed.
A happy couple wrapped in a cozy blanket walks on a dock overlooking a serene mountain lake.
A joyful couple holds hands on a sunlit forest path near a lake, wearing matching rainbow tees.
A woman smiles up at the camera while lying down, showing off her engagement ring with a diamond bracelet.
Two women wrapped in a colorful blanket share a tender moment on a dock by the water.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss on an empty forest road surrounded by tall pine trees.
Close-up of couple in jeans wearing brown leather boots standing on a wooden deck.
Happy couple holding hands and walking on a wooden bridge surrounded by tall pine trees.
Romantic couple embracing in a sunlit pine forest, woman leaning back against man.
Couple sharing a kiss inside a cozy rustic log cabin near a window.
Laughing couple playing in a sunny pine forest, man lifting woman from behind.
Woman in white sweater leaning on wooden cabin porch railing with partner behind her.
Smiling man giving woman a piggyback ride through a sun-dappled pine forest.
Close-up of a couple sitting intimately on a wooden surface with hands on denim jeans.
Couple enjoying a romantic picnic with charcuterie board in a truck bed among bare trees.
Woman standing through sunroof of white Toyota Tacoma TRD truck, joyfully tossing a hat in the air.
Couple sitting together indoors, woman kissing mans cheek while he smiles warmly in matching black outfits.
Romantic couple wrapped in colorful blanket, touching foreheads and smiling outdoors near a vehicle.
Close-up of couple sitting on steps with black Charlie 1 Horse hat and tan boots in foreground.
Couple sharing a kiss on white kitchen counter, woman lying back in red floral top and black jeans.
Couple poking heads through sunroof of lifted white Toyota Tacoma TRD truck on open road.
Laughing couple relaxing together in a white bathtub, sharing a joyful intimate moment indoors.
Couple relaxing together in front of stone fireplace, woman leaning back against mans chest barefoot.
Couple kissing on white kitchen island, woman in red floral top lying back in bright kitchen setting.
Couple leaning in close face to face in kitchen, man in blue shirt holding woman in red floral top.
Couple sharing a joyful moment in a cozy kitchen with a charcuterie board.
Romantic couple cuddling on a bed in a rustic bedroom setting.
Couple sharing a tender kiss while lying on a white bed.
Young couple enjoying a fun day at a colorful carnival fair.
Young couple sharing a playful moment with cotton candy at a carnival.
Couple browsing colorful prizes at a carnival game booth.
Young man giving his girlfriend a piggyback ride at a carnival.
Couple sharing a romantic lift and kiss in front of a Ferris wheel.
Couple sharing a passionate kiss in front of an Elephant Ears carnival stand.
Smiling couple posing together near a carousel at a county fair.
A young couple shares a romantic kiss at a colorful carnival fairground, both wearing jeans and casual tops.
A smiling couple embraces in front of a lit carousel at an amusement park, wearing matching casual outfits.
A playful couple shares a dip kiss in front of a colorful carousel at a fairground.
A happy couple sits by a carousel sharing cotton candy, the girl feeding her boyfriend at a fun fair.
A young couple kisses while riding a classic carousel at an amusement park on a sunny day.
A joyful couple laughs together while sharing cotton candy, the woman wearing a red American 1977 shirt.
A smiling couple sits on a red bench near a carousel, sharing a bag of pink cotton candy.