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27 Sweet Ideas for Fall Engagement Photos

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These romantic snapshots include the best seasonal details, from cozy, cool-weather outfits to colorful, falling leaves.

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Congratulations, you're engaged! Now that you're officially getting married, you're surely excited to start celebrating the occasion. One way couples commemorate their engagements is by hiring a photographer for an engagement session. There's plenty to love about engagement photos: You can send them out to announce the news, include them in the invitations for an engagement party, or put them in an album to look back on for years to come. Whatever the case, you should make the most of your appointment, to ensure that you'll love your snapshots forever.

Fall is a great time for plenty of things, from pulling out your sweaters to cozying up by the first fires of the season. It's also a stellar time for your engagement session. With the leaves changing into brilliant shades of red, yellow, and orange, you're guaranteed to have a gorgeous backdrop. Plus, you can really cuddle up—both to beat the bite in the air and to strike a romantic pose! Bonus points if you or your partner popped the question in autumn, and your images really capture the special moment in your life.

Before you set out to smile for the camera, consider some of these sweet ideas. We're sharing our tips for a great autumn engagement session, and including photos for the ultimate inspiration. Are you still waiting for a ring, but can't turn down a chance to see love in all its splendor? You may want to drop some hints, because these engagement photos will have you wishing for autumn proposal!  

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Choose a Cool Backdrop

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Travel somewhere full of organic beauty—we love rustic spots.

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Take Them as the Sun Sets

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Rays of light look stunning poking through the changing trees.

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Capture the Falling Leaves

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It may take some extra effort, but the end result is worth it.

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Find the Brightest Foliage

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Colorful leaves are sure to make your snapshots stand out.

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Include Your Best Friend

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A walk in the park is made even better with your pup by your sides.

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Dress in Outerwear

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This advice is practical, but also sets a seasonal tone.

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Strike a Classic Pose

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You don't need to do anything crazy to score a pretty album.

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Look for Golden Trees

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Of course, red and orange ones also work.

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Don Matching Jackets

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Looking completely matchy-matchy can be cheesy, but coordinating coats is cute.

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Keep Each Other Warm

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Heat things up with a romantic pose.

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Have Fun With It

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Let your personalities show and don't be afraid to get silly.

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Visit a Seasonal Location

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Go somewhere that really embraces autumn, like an apple orchard or pumpkin patch.

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Travel to a Lake

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Fall foliage looks beautiful when reflected in the water.

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Hit the Road Together

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A street beneath an archway of trees is a great setting for your session.

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Select a Pretty Venue

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This location was perfectly moody, especially with the settling fog.

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Get Close to Nature

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Consider traveling a little to find a venue that really showcases the season.

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Keep Things Casual

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Comfy knits are totally acceptable, if that's the vibe you're going for.

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Go into the Woods

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There's something dreamy about a forest blanketed in fallen leaves.

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Sport a Festive Flannel

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Plaid and fall were made for each other, just like you and your partner.

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Wait for the Right Lighting

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As with all engagement photos—and photography in general—lighting makes all the difference.

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Let the Season Shine

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It's hard not to be impressed by the natural beauty of autumn.

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Put on a Scarf

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Break out your best autumn accessories for a stylish engagement ensemble.

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Wear Autumnal Colors

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Warm or deep shades give a subtle nod to the changing weather.

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Sit on Leaf-Strewn Steps

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Really, anywhere works, as long as fall's leaves are put on display.

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Bring Along Some Props

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This couple wrapped themselves up in a chic green throw.

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Add Some Sparkle

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We're all for a little shimmer in the fall, whether that's achieved with sequins or metallics.

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Walk Hand-in-Hand

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This may not be season-specific, but it's a great way to capture your connection.

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    2 of 28 Choose a Cool Backdrop
    3 of 28 Take Them as the Sun Sets
    4 of 28 Capture the Falling Leaves
    5 of 28 Find the Brightest Foliage
    6 of 28 Include Your Best Friend
    7 of 28 Dress in Outerwear
    8 of 28 Strike a Classic Pose
    9 of 28 Look for Golden Trees
    10 of 28 Don Matching Jackets
    11 of 28 Keep Each Other Warm
    12 of 28 Have Fun With It
    13 of 28 Visit a Seasonal Location
    14 of 28 Travel to a Lake
    15 of 28 Hit the Road Together
    16 of 28 Select a Pretty Venue
    17 of 28 Get Close to Nature
    18 of 28 Keep Things Casual
    19 of 28 Go into the Woods
    20 of 28 Sport a Festive Flannel
    21 of 28 Wait for the Right Lighting
    22 of 28 Let the Season Shine
    23 of 28 Put on a Scarf
    24 of 28 Wear Autumnal Colors
    25 of 28 Sit on Leaf-Strewn Steps
    26 of 28 Bring Along Some Props
    27 of 28 Add Some Sparkle
    28 of 28 Walk Hand-in-Hand

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