Engagement sessions are a wonderful way for couples to celebrate their love and capture their unique story before the big day. While classic spots like parks and museums popular choices, stepping outside the traditional frame can result in stunning and memorable photos that truly reflect who you are as a couple. If you’re looking to break away from the norm, here are some engagement session locations that might just inspire you.

Downtown Views

Rooftop views always make for a great backdrop and San Antonio has some great ones! Below is one of my favorite sessions where we transitioned from sunset to nighttime. I used flash to create some unique lighting which was such a fun and creative experience! Shout out to Demi & Luis for being down to try anything! Also no one was injured standing in the street LOL!

Date Night – Bar Scene

Another fun idea, a bar or restaurant! We can beat the heat in the summer months by being inside, relax with a few cocktails and can also be extra special if we can photograph at the place you met! This session was taken at Devil’s Whiskey Distillery in downtown San Antonio. (Shout out to them!). Not every place is as accommodating so to pull something like this off may require planning, calling ahead, etc to ensure we can have our session! Shout out to Erica & Joseph for this fun idea and session!

Festivals, Carnivals and… Wurstfest?!

One of Alyssa and Miguels traditions as a couple is to attend Wurstfest in New Braunfels every year. So that is exactly what we did for their engagement session! This was so fun and super challenging as a photographer, BUT the results were perfect and perfect for them! It’s also the ULTIMATE third

wheel experience LOL. We even took a romantic ferris wheel ride together 🙂

Things to consider for a location like this:
– Pick a less popular day if you can, like a weekday
– Pack light as a photographer, for this session I had my camera, one lens, one off camera flash and a friend to help me place the light.

Gear: Canon R5, RF 28-70 Lens
Lighting: Godox V1, MagMod modifiers

There’s something truly magical about the anticipation of a new life, and when Nate and Renee approached me for a maternity photography session, I knew it was going to be special. Set against the stunning backdrop of Canyon Lake, their session was a perfect blend of natural beauty and intimate moments.

A Picture-Perfect Location

Canyon Lake, with its serene waters and rugged landscapes, provided an ideal setting for this session. The lake’s tranquil surface mirrored the calm and excitement that Nate and Renee were feeling as they awaited the arrival of their little one.  We arrived for an evening session, it was only 99 degrees LOL!

They were such troopers, especially Renee who absolutely rocked it! Seriously in awe!!

A Downtown San Antonio Engagement

I had the best time photographing Alyssa and Matt’s engagement downtown! We chose a parking garage rooftop as our primary location, which has quickly become one of my favorite places for engagement sessions! There is something about the skyline and a gorgeous couple that just works!

They came prepared with champagne PLUS a glass for me which was super sweet! A quick toast and we were off to the streets to capture more fun images. One thing about me, I WILL get in the middle of the street (safely of course) to get the shot!

One last thing… the outfits!

Alyssa and Matt’s outfits for this session sang to me and are great examples for other clients if on the fence on what to wear! Colorful, playful, yet polished. Such a VIBE and I absolutely love how their session turned out!

Shot on Canon R5, RF 28-70 2.0 Lens

Downtown San Antonio, TX