How to Choose the Perfect Engagement Session Location
Your engagement session isn’t just a warm-up for your wedding photos—it’s a defining piece of your story. Choosing the right location makes all the difference in creating images that feel both personal and timeless.
1. Start with What Feels Meaningful
Think about locations that reflect your story—where you had your first date, shared a major milestone, or simply love spending time together. For something classic and picturesque, consider Piedmont Park with its skyline views and garden pathways. Prefer something more romantic and stately? The Swan House is an architectural dream.
2. Can You Take Engagement Photos Anywhere?
In most cases, yes—with the right light, permissions, and vision. Atlanta is filled with editorial-ready spaces, from rooftop terraces to art-filled parks. Some venues may require a permit or appointment, but many public areas like Piedmont Park or the Atlanta BeltLine allow photography and offer incredible visual range.
3. What to Wear for Engagement Photos
Choose outfits that complement your location and match your style. Soft neutrals, pastels, and rich earth tones photograph beautifully in natural light and offer a timeless aesthetic. For a more editorial look, flowing fabrics, coordinated tones, and minimal patterns elevate your overall gallery.
4. How Much Should You Pay for Engagement Photography?
In Atlanta, engagement sessions with a professional photographer typically range from $350–$650 depending on coverage and deliverables. At Laila Chanel Studios, engagement sessions can be booked à la carte or included in our wedding collections, which offer full-day coverage and luxury heirloom options.
LCS Recommends These Atlanta Favorites:
Piedmont Park – Versatile landscapes, skyline views, and garden elegance
Swan House – Editorial architecture and manicured backdrops
Atlanta BeltLine – Artistic, vibrant, and full of movement
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Fountain – A hidden gem in Midtown Atlanta with romantic European-inspired architecture and a tiered fountain backdrop ideal for luxurious engagement portraits
Ready to Begin?
Whether you’re drawn to nature, cityscapes, or timeless estate backdrops, we’ll help guide you to the location that best tells your story. Your engagement session is where the magic begins—and we’ll make sure it’s unforgettable.
Inquire now to plan your perfect engagement shoot with Laila Chanel Studios.
