Photoshoot Ideas for Couples | Photography Inspiration
- Corey Allen Photography Team
- Jun 30
- 3 min read
If you're a St. Louis area couple looking for inspiration, I'll be your all-inclusive guide from where to go and what to wear, to how to pose for your perfect shoot!
Whether it is a planned engagement or anniversary, or a surprise proposal photoshoot, here are some of our favorite inspiration picks for couple photography!
Where & When to Do Your Couples Photoshoot in St. Louis Missouri and Surrounding Areas
Getting ready for your photos starts with the question of where; what place suits your style at this time of year?
In St. Louis, Missouri and surrounding areas, where most of our photoshoots take place, there are beautiful venues all year long, in any weather. The Missouri Botanical Gardens for example is kept up all year long even through the winter.
If you're looking to take photos during the spring or summertime, even a simple picnic in the park can make for a gorgeous shoot. Another advantage to this time of year is all the blooming greenery and flowers that can be incorporated into each shoot.
Fall and Winter shoots can also capture the natural beauty of the outdoors. Trails, lakes, and river fronts make excellent shoots during these times of year.
Getting engaged? Read more on how to prepare for your engagement shoot here!
Now that you have an idea of when and where, you should have a better idea of what comes next- what to wear.
Outfit Ideas for a Couples Photoshoot 2025 - 2026
The first question you have to ask is not what you like seeing on social media, but rather, what makes you feel your best? If you and your partner feel confident and comfortable, the experience will feel natural and lead to genuine photos, and happy memories to accompany them.
Once you narrow down what you each feel best in, the challenge is how to dress in a way that will photograph well with each other and the scenery.
You may be worried, thinking, I don't want to be too matchy matchy with my partner! Don't worry- there are ways to coordinate photogenic outfits without wearing the same thing.
One way to compliment each others' look is to wear a similar style without matching exact patterns or colors. Or, match the colors and textures, but mix up the style.
This couple pairs a white dress with a very simple black shirt and white pants, providing great contrast to their background, while coordinating together.
If you're looking for more inspo on what to wear, we've put together a guide for that too! Check out that article here.
This couple brought their own twist to matching outfits, incorporating their own interests into the shoot. Notice how even though their jerseys have the same design, the colors are inverted to compliment each other without matching exactly.
But it doesn't have to be an entire theme- this couple added a simple personal touch of style with a pair of leopard print boots. A fun, subtle way to add a personal touch.
Important Takeaways:
The most important part of your Couple's Photoshoot is that your photographer captures what makes your relationship special. Doing the following will help you feel confident in what you wear:
Keep the scenery in mind
Coordinate what you wear with each other
Add personalized touches that represent you
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If you're looking for a local, St. Louis, Missouri area photographer who specializes in Wedding, Engagement, and Event photography, Corey Allen Photography is the perfect match.
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