You have your dream ring, and you've booked the perfect photographer so you know what's next...your engagement photo session! These pictures will be the star of your save the dates so why not make them amazing in a great location! We have carefully curated a list of the most beautiful photo locations in Philly and the surrounding areas, and trust us there are plenty.
City Hall
If you're from Philadelphia, you know that City Hall is a staple landmark with years of history. With it's beautiful architecture, and it's location in the heart of the city it really doesn't get anymore aesthetically pleasing. Broad street has center sidewalks where you can stand and position the photo so that city hall is perfectly placed in the background of your photos. It really doesn't get anymore Philly then that!
Old City
With it's cobblestone roads and quaint side streets Old City is a great location for your engagement photos. It's become a pretty popular spot for newly engaged couples to hold their sessions. Old city has so much character and history, you can't go wrong taking your photos here!
Kirkwood Preserve
This gorgeous spot is located in Newtown Square, just about 30 minutes outside of Philadelphia in the suburbs. If you're looking for that open air feel the preserve may be for you. This location is a more rural option and definitely not city like at all, so it just depends on the vibe you're going for!
Kelly Drive
Kelly Drive is another well known Philly location that will make for great photos. The best part about this location is you can literally stroll all the way up and down the drive with your photographer and take advantage of all the city, scenery, and water that the drive has to offer. This is the perfect mix of city and scenic!
The Jersey Shore
Last but certainly not least, the Jersey Shore! Honestly who doesn't love photos at the beach especially for your engagement session. There are several shore points under two hours from the city, which doesn't make for too bad of a drive. There are so many spots at the shore to take advantage of, the beach, the bay, the boardwalk and more!
We hope you love these locations just as much as we do! Your engagement photos are one of the first step in many exciting wedding planning tasks to come. Next up on your list...wedding bands! Contact us here to get in touch about finding the perfect wedding bands, or click here to shop on our website now!