20 Essential Photos to Add to Your Engagement Photoshoot Checklist

Planning your engagement photoshoot? Get ready to capture those magical moments with the love of your life! Whether you’re aiming for sweet, intimate shots or fun, playful moments, the perfect photos can tell your unique love story. To help you get started, here’s a list of 20 must-have engagement photos that will leave you with timeless memories to cherish forever. Let’s make sure your photoshoot is filled with heart and personality!

4. Forehead Kiss

Image credits from left to right 1. Unknown 2. Tylee Shay 3. Carrie Rogers 4. Annie Zav 5. Farrah Power 6. Annie Zav 7. Miranda Harper

5. Forehead to Forehead

Image credits from left to right : 1. Miranda Harper 2. Annie Zav 3. Trin Jensen 4. Basically Emily 5. Magnolia Rouge 6. Unknown

6. Hand Kiss

Image credits from left to right 1. Nina Gorshunova 2. Unknown 3. Unknown 4. Rach Wakefield 5. Unknown 6. Nina Gorshunova

7. Hand on Their Chin / Face

Image credits from left to right 1. Halle Morgan 2. Ludwig Photo 3. Alixann Loosle 4. Asha Bailey 5. Corrie Mahr 6. Unknown 7. Eunice Vesa

8. Head on Chest

Image credits from left to right 1. Unknown 2. Carrie Rogers 3. Einblick Liebe 4. Autumn Nicole 5. Kelsey Lefever 6. Unknown 7. Unknown 8. Farrah Power

9. Her Looking at the Camera

Image credits from left to right 1. Alixann Loosle 2. Miranda Harper 3. Paige McKenzi 4. Abby Rose 5. Annie Zav 6. Linas Dambrauskas 7. Unknown

10. Him Looking at the Camera

Image credits from left to right 1. Trin Jensen 2. Georgia Grace 3. Unknown 4. Georgia Grace 5. Annie Zav 6. Foolishly Rushing In 7. Montana Lee 8. Asha Bailey

11. Holding Hands

Image credits from left to right : 1. Abbi Cooley 2. Paige McKenzi 3. Paige McKenzi 4. Trin Jensen 5. Paige McKenzi

12. Holding His Arm

Image credits from left to right : 1. Unknown 2. Unknown 3. Jess Living 4. Jess Living 5. Basically Emily 6. Magnolia Rouge 7. Magnolia Rouge

13. Hug / Kiss from Behind

Image credits from left to right : 1. Paige McKenzi 2. Abbi Cooley 3. 2. Annie Zav 4. Linas Dambrauskas 5. Dessert Born Studios 6. Trin Jensen

14. Just Before the Kiss

Image credits from left to right: 1. Annie Zav 2. Sarah Everything 3. Haley Vaughn 4. Asha Bailey 5. Trin Jensen 6. Wild Zephyr 7. Unknown

15. Kissing

Image credits from left to right : 1. Carrie Rogers 2. Annie Zav 3.Unknown 4. India Earl 5. Unknown 6. Georgia Grace 7. Paige McKenzi 8. Three Region

16. Laughing + Playing

Image credits from left to right : 1. Unknown 2. Annie Zav 3. Abbi Cooley. 4. Abby Rose 5. Dani Purington 6. Unknown 7. Unknown 8. Unknown

17. Lifting Her Up

Image credits from left to right: 1. Unknown 2. Annie Zav 3. Unknown. 4. Unknown 5. India Earl 6. Jess Living 7. Jess Living

18. Neck Kiss

Image credits from left to right: 1. Paige McKenzi 2. Ben Ramos 3. Unknown. 4. Unknown 5. Unknown 6. Unknown 7. Basecamp Visual .8. Abbi Cooley

19. Shoulder Kiss

Image credits from left to right: 1. Unknown 2. Unknown 3. Anchor & Veil 4. Unknown 5. Unknown 6. Unknown 7. Silvia Poropat

20. Walking

Image credits from left to right: 1. Unknown 2. Unknown 3. Sarah Everything 4. Annie Zav 5. Unknown 6. Sydnee Marie 7. Unknown 8. Tylee Shay

Bonus Inspiration

Want more ideas for your engagement photoshoot? Check out my Engagement Photography Board on Pinterest for additional inspiration and tips. Whether you’re looking for classic poses, candid moments, or something totally unique, there’s no shortage of ideas to help make your photoshoot unforgettable.

Remember, these shots are more than just poses—they’re a reflection of your unique love story. Whether you're laughing together, stealing a quiet moment, or sharing a kiss, each photo is a snapshot of your journey as a couple.

I'd love to hear about your engagement shoot experience! What moments are you most excited to capture? Drop a comment below and share your thoughts, or tag me in your photos—I’d love to see how these ideas inspire your shoot! 📸💍

Until then, happy planning and here's to making memories that last a lifetime!