How to Make Your Engagement Session Fun and Unique (Featuring a Walk, Beer, and Vibrant Murals!)

Engagement sessions should feel like you—natural, relaxed, and full of moments that reflect your personality as a couple. Gone are the days of stiff, overly posed photos; instead, let’s create an experience that feels fun, effortless, and uniquely yours!

For this adorable engagement session, we kept things casual—wandering through an artsy neighborhood, sipping on craft beer, and embracing colorful, vibrant backdrops. The result? A laid-back session filled with movement, laughter, and personality.

If you’re looking for ideas to make your own engagement session fun and authentic, here’s how to infuse personality into your photos while keeping the experience completely stress-free.

1. Make It an Experience, Not Just a Photoshoot

Instead of thinking of your engagement session as a “photo session,” think of it as a fun date that just happens to be photographed.

For this couple, that meant:
✔ Exploring their favorite artsy neighborhood – Finding colorful walls, murals, and unique urban textures.
✔ Grabbing a beer and just being themselves – Because what’s better than sipping a cold drink and laughing together?
✔ Walking, moving, and playing off the environment – Letting the session unfold naturally rather than forcing poses.

💡 Pro Tip: Choose a location that means something to you—a neighborhood where you had your first date, a place with amazing energy, or somewhere that just fits your vibe.

2. Incorporate Something You Love (Like Beer!)

Bringing props or activities into your engagement session is a great way to make it more personal and unique.

For this session, the couple grabbed a local craft beer and just enjoyed each other’s company, which made for:
✔ Genuine, candid moments – No awkwardness, just fun.
✔ A relaxed atmosphere – Less “posing,” more enjoying.
✔ A built-in movement element – Walking with a drink in hand naturally adds variety to photos.

💡 Pro Tip: Think of something that fits your relationship—coffee, cocktails, pizza, a picnic, or even ice cream can be fun ways to keep your session light and interactive!

3. Use the Neighborhood to Create Playful & Artsy Photos

If you love bold colors, city textures, or artistic backdrops, an urban engagement session is the way to go.

✔ Murals & Street Art – These create vibrant, eye-catching images with built-in creativity.
✔ Storefronts, Brick Walls, & Alleyways – Add texture and variety without needing to change locations.
✔ Cityscapes & Sidewalks – Perfect for candid, in-the-moment shots that feel effortlessly cool.

💡 Pro Tip: Walk around and explore—sometimes the best photo spots are unexpected!

4. Keep the Posing Natural & Playful

Your engagement session should feel like a natural extension of your relationship, not a series of forced poses.

Some fun ways to create movement in photos:
✔ Walking hand in hand down the sidewalk.
✔ Twirling, spinning, or even piggyback rides!
✔ Clinking drinks in celebration.
✔ Leaning into each other while laughing.
✔ Playfully whispering something funny to get genuine reactions.

💡 Pro Tip: I’ll guide you into poses that feel natural and effortless, so you’ll never have to worry about “what to do with your hands.”

5. Dress Comfortably & Reflect Your Style

For an urban, casual session, the best outfits are ones that make you feel confident, stylish, and comfortable.

✔ For Her: Flowy dresses, stylish jumpsuits, or casual-chic jeans & a cute top.
✔ For Him: Button-downs with jeans, casual jackets, or something slightly dressed up but still relaxed.
✔ For Both: Stick to neutral or complementary colors that won’t clash with vibrant backgrounds.

💡 Pro Tip: Layers & accessories can add personality (hats, sunglasses, or jackets that can be removed for a quick outfit change).

Make Your Engagement Session Fun & Unforgettable

Your engagement session should be more than just beautiful photos—it should be an experience that feels completely you. Whether you’re exploring a colorful city neighborhood, sipping your favorite drink, or simply being playful together, the best photos happen when you’re having fun and being yourselves.

If this kind of laid-back, vibrant engagement session sounds like your vibe, let’s make it happen!