Maegan and Hunter love winter, but they didn’t want their Detroit winter engagement photos to feel like a typical snowy session. They wanted something moodier, more colorful, and a little artsy, so we moved from an indoor engagement session at John K. King Books to an outdoor winter session at St. Clair Metropark. The contrast between the two locations gave them a little bit of everything: cozy, eclectic, quiet, and wintry.
Indoor Engagement Photos at John K. King Books
If you’re looking for Detroit winter engagement photos and want to mix an indoor location with a little time outside, a bookstore can be such a good place to begin, especially if reading is already part of your life together. John K. King Books has many aisles, towering shelves, warm wood, and color everywhere.
It works in any season, but there’s something super cozy about wandering through a bookstore in the winter. Maegan and Hunter browsed the shelves, passed books back and forth, tucked themselves into the narrow aisles, and were soft and silly together.
Detroit Winter Engagement Photos at Lake St. Clair Metropark
After the bookstore, we headed to Lake St. Clair Metropark for the outdoor half of Maegan and Hunter’s Detroit winter engagement photos. The snow-covered trails and frozen lake gave everything a slightly moody winter feeling they wanted, while Maegan’s bright red coat added the perfect hit of color.
They wandered through the snow, spotted deer along the way, played around on the ice, and ended the evening lighting candles in the snow as the light disappeared. Totally okay with taking photos in the dead of winter if this is the vibe and we can make deer friends!
Detroit Winter Engagement Photos on Film
We saved film for the outdoor half of Maegan and Hunter’s session, playing with some motion blur and double exposures.
Engagement Photo Planning Tips
If you’re planning your own Detroit engagement photos, these guides can help you think through the details so you can plan your session with a little less stress and more excitement. From what to wear to choosing a location that feels like your actual life, they’re here to help you plan a session that feels honest and true to your relationship.
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The Best Detroit Engagement Photo Locations for Every Kind of Couple if you’re in the Detroit area (or willing to travel) and looking for the best engagement photo locations. There’s something for every kind of couple on this list.
Let’s Start Planning Your Winter Session Next!
Detroit winters are cold, yes, but that doesn’t mean your engagement photos have to feel limited! We can spend the whole session outside, start somewhere warm before heading into the snow, or do the opposite and end indoors once your fingers are officially frozen.
More than anything, I want your engagement photos to feel like you. Bring me the strange idea, the sentimental place, the outfit you’re obsessed with, or the plan that doesn’t quite fit inside the usual engagement session box. If you’re looking for a Detroit engagement photographer who’s open to making something playful and maybe even a little weird with you, I’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up!
You can learn more about me on my about me page. If I sound like the photographer for you, you and inquire with me on my contact page. Until then, you can see more sessions, weddings, and even resources on the blog!
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