50 award-winning engagement photos from around the world
Junebug Weddings chose 50 engagement photos from thousands of submissions that reflect love in all forms.
These photos were taken around the world, from New York City to Bali.
Each photo provides a heartwarming look into a newly engaged couple's relationship.
Junebug Weddings combed through over 7,000 submissions to find the most beautiful, dramatic, romantic engagement photos from around the world.
Engagement photos might not be as commonplace as wedding photos, but these stunning images may convince newly engaged couples to document this special time in their lives.
Keep scrolling to see Junebug's picks.
Some of the most stunning engagement photos capture couples on the water. This couple, shown in Bali, look like they're alone in the ocean.
You could blink and miss this happy couple sailing in the hazy waters.
Floating in the ocean in Hawaii seems blissful.
This was taken at the Tukad Cepung Waterfall in Bali.
This playful beach shot was also taken in Bali.
The dramatic lighting in the Monterey Bay Aquarium provided a beautiful backdrop.
Nothing's more romantic than an underwater kiss — especially if it's in beautiful Hawaii.
A snapshot of pure joy shows a couple in a hot spring.
Another candid photo shows two lovers on the run.
This couple opted for a getaway car.
This candid shot captures what it feels like to get engaged.
Their outfits steal the show, as does the soon-to-be-bride's giant smile.
Marriage is a roller coaster — this couple certainly figured that out already at Carters Steam Fair in the UK.
True love means washing your partner's hair while they sip champagne.
This is making a strong argument for public displays of affection.
As this pair proves, you could be in a crowded room but, if you're in love, you only have eyes for one other person.
This dramatic shot looks straight out of a movie.
Meanwhile, this photograph looks like the cover of a romance novel.
Some of the photos are beautifully staged, like this one, which shows the bride-to-be with the sun in the palm of her hand.
Yes, love really does have you living on Cloud 9.
This gothic, romantic setting is perfect for Halloween lovers.
This brings a new meaning to merging your lives together.
A couple in Washington couldn't let their pup miss the engagement photo shoot.
Meanwhile, a happy couple hides from the world in this powerful aerial photo.
Another aerial shot was taken in White Pocket, Arizona.
This bench evokes the final scene of "Notting Hill."
This simple black-and-white shot is an intimate look into this couple's shared life.
The images show incredible locations around the world. These adventurous fiancés brought sparklers into a cave for their engagement photos.
This happy couple was photographed in Búðir, Iceland.
Their silhouettes blend in with the trees and the castle in the background.
This was taken on the fire escape of a beautiful building in San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Bridge is outshone by that rock on her finger.
Somehow, a set of metal stairs into Chinatown basement looks romantic.
Who's cuter, the humans or the cows?
We're obsessed with this bride-to-be's mini dress.
In this photo, the soon-to-be-newlyweds run from the camera and into their future together.
This couple is also taking their love on the road. We'd love to see their resulting photo, too.
You could almost miss the happy couple sitting in their car together in this photo.
This is simple, yet beautiful.
Another simple photo captures an intimate moment.
This tattoo means "here and now."
This Malaysian couple is separated by a windowpane.
Another quiet, intimate photo gives us a peek into their life together.
This couple incorporated art into their engagement photos.
This couple did, too, with striking results.
The powerful photos are art themselves, too.
Any movie-loving couple should take note.
Ultimately, the photos capture pure joy between these couples. Don't these two look like a fun hang?
These two are a picture-perfect happy couple.
Simply put: This looks like pure bliss.
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