12 Winter Engagement Photos You’ll Love

Winter is a magical time for engagement photos. The snow, cozy outfits, and crisp air create a romantic backdrop for any couple. Whether you’re dreaming of snowy mountains, twinkling lights, or a warm indoor setting, winter offers endless possibilities. In this blog, we’ve gathered 12 stunning winter engagement photo ideas to inspire you. Get ready to fall in love with the beauty of this frosty season!

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1. Plan Your Proposal During Your Session

Photo by Taylor Davenport

We love surprises, and we also love surprise proposals. This proposal took place in the Colorado winter mountains, and we can’t get enough of how beautiful it is! 

2. Jump Around and Have Some Fun

Photo by The Pinckards

Wintertime means snow and lots of it! We love it when couples aren’t afraid to let loose and have some fun. Don’t be afraid to just be you during your session. Forget about the camera, and just enjoy the moment between the two of you.

3. Get up Close and Personal

Photo by Rachael Marie Photography

4. Run in the Snow

Photo by Tonya Borgerding

What’s better than taking pictures with your partner? Taking pictures with your furry best friend! We love the idea of including your pet in your engagement pictures.

5. Remember to Laugh Together

Photo by Maggie Bradshaw 

“Winter engagement photos are not for the faint of heart, and always end up being some kind of adventure. Sometimes it looks like finding ways to keep warm such as, galloping through piles of snow or staying close to your honey during the entire shoot. However, these chilly sessions are always a good time, even if you lose a little feeling in your toes after!” [Maggie]

6. Add a Pop of Color

Photo by Jessica Cooke

Winter engagement photo sessions are the best times to wear a bold color against the white snow. This contrast will provide vibrant colors in your pictures. We also love it when couples have fun, like these two.

7. Enjoy the Adventure

Photo by Lindsay Zilke

“I love shooting winter sessions because the snow is just magical. Also, it brings out the most adventurous side of my couples! This couple flew themselves, and myself, from Ohio to Colorado to get this shoot in Maroon Bells. Now that is a winter dream!” [Lindsay]

8. Enjoy the Sun and the Cold

Photo by Basically Emily

Wintertime is beautiful, but it is even more gorgeous when you get some direct sunlight in your pictures. The sunshine will brighten up your pictures and will also make it feel more magical.

9. Hugs and Butterfly Kisses

Photo by  Bailey Cross Boggs

“There is something so inherently cozy and intimate about couples snuggling up to keep each other warm after playing in the snow. To show up to a session mid-snowfall, discover you have the entire location to yourself, and feel like you’re wandering around your own real-life snow globe is the absolute dream!” [Bailey]

10. Snuggle Under a Blanket

Photo by Alyssa Lisac

Snow in winter is cold, and what better way to keep warm during your photo session than to cuddle under a blanket together? Blanket snuggles are adorable for elopement photos, and we love seeing couples stay close to stay warm and get lost in the moment.

11. Don’t Worry About Anything but Having Fun

Photo by Lynn Lewis

“When the snow starts to fall, you forget about how your hair looks or how numb your fingers are because you just entered the most magical winter wonderland.” [Lynn]

12. Prepare for Your Winter Elopement

Photo by Nicole Amos of Nicole Alex Photography

“I absolutely love winter sessions with couples because snow will completely change the landscape and transform the backdrop for your photo. Only truly adventurous couples will head out in their wedding attire in freezing temperatures to explore a snow-covered landscape and enjoy every second of it.” [Nicole]

Now that you’ve seen these winter engagement photos, you can start planning your session! We love inspiring couples like you, and we would love to know what type of engagement, wedding, and elopement questions you have.