16 Creative + Gorgeous Summer Engagement Photo Ideas

1. Confetti

How about adding a little (or a lot) of color to your shoot? Confetti takes this from basic to fantastic. (via Priscila Valentina / Green Wedding Shoes)

2. Firefly Light

A trendy bokeh effect reminds us of firefly-filled summer nights (in a very good way). (via Robert Paetz Photography)

3. Glitter

It's no secret that we love some sparkle, but did you know glitter also makes a fun photo prop? Your pics will surely shine bright when some gold is involved. (via Kristi Murphy)

4. Road Trip Romance

This otherworldly shot inspires dreams of summer road trips. (via Summers Archives)

5. Vintage

The nostalgic vibe of this engagement shoot has us thinking back to our first loves and teenage summer days. Can we go back, please? (via Simply Bloom Photography / Green Wedding Shoes)

6. Do A Double-Take

Reverse, reverse! Double the romance with a reflective shot like this one. (via Palermo Photo)

7. Black And White And Lovely All Over

Get ready for a monochrome moment worthy of infinite regrams. (via Cotton And Willson)

8. High-Flying Fun

An airplane hangar makes an unlikely (but nonetheless striking) backdrop for a romantic snap. (via Elmwood Photography)

9. Kiss & Ride

Can't you just feel the teenage giddiness in this unique vintage car shoot? (via Chuy Photos)

10. Ready For A Close-Up

There's something deeply personal and touching about this super zoomed in pic of the soon-to-be married couple. (via Jenna Lauren Photography)

11. Nautical

The nautical color scheme here has us swooning. You don't even need to see their faces to get the sense that these two are head over heels. (via Laura Ivanova Photography)

12. Sweet Ride

City dwellers will love this quirky cab scene. And so will couples who never stand still. (via Richard B. Flores)

13. Paint War

Have some fun with your betrothed with a paint war engagement session. This looks like such a blast. (via Gabriel Gastelum / Belle the Magazine)

14. Dreamy Denim

We're low-key obsessed with this custom-made embroidered patch. Something tells us this is going to be a big trend. (via Forever Photography NY)

15. Make It Pop

Who needs confetti and streamers when you can shower your beau in Champagne? (via Fox Sloane Photo)

16. A Room Full of Balloons

This scene is almost as magical as the couple in it. Even though it might take some time to prep, it's totally worth it. (via Brittany Esther Photography)

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(Additional reporting by Emily Bihl)

This post has been updated.