As a Minnesota wedding photographer with 8 years of experience and a St. Paul resident for the past 5, I’ve had plenty of time to scout the best spots for engagement sessions. And, let me tell you, I have opinions. As I sipped my morning hot cocoa (yes, I’m 31 and still a no-go—deal with it), I found myself reflecting on my favorites. What do they all have in common? Variety, baby. No matter how many times I shoot in these spots, there’s always something new to discover! Talk about endless opportunities for scroll-stopping engagement photos.

If you get the chance to know me as a photographer, it won’t take long to understand that joyfully playful images are my jam. I am constantly giving my clients prompts that will encourage interaction and lots of laughter. And while I can create this in any space, there are a couple of sure fire ways to generate natural reactions between the two of you. You’ll never guess it…