11 great ideas where to go for engagement photos in Yorkshire

So you’re getting married and decided on an engagement photo shoot. Well a huge congratulations are in order. This is a really exciting time and an engagement photoshoot is a great idea. It’s a special way to mark the occasion and not to mention it’s great practice in front of the camera. Let’s face it, we don’t all love having our photos taken, but an engagement session really is beneficial to help you relax, get to know your wedding photographer and you’ll receive some gorgeous couples portraits for your save the dates wedding invites. I always encourage my couples to take advantage of their complimentary engagement session or pre-wedding photoshoot when they book me as their Yorkshire wedding photographer.

How to choose a location for an engagement photoshoot

You could pick the place you went on your first date, this really personalise the photoshoot. How about the location of your proposal? You could even recreate that moment the question got popped. Think about somewhere you love to visit or spend time. This could be your favourite coffee shop/ cocktail bar or somewhere you walk the dog.

a man on one knee proposing in front of bolton abbey

There’s so many incredible places in Yorkshire, you are kind of spoilt for choice. With so much planning to do, thinking of a location for your engagement photos may be a bit over whelming. Don’t worry, as a Yorkshire wedding and family photographer, I know so many great place. So let’s narrow it down. Here are my top 5 locations for engagement photos near me

Best places in Yorkshire for an engagement photoshoot

Malham Cover in the Yorkshire Dales

engaged couple sitting in the daisy's near malham cove

engaged couple sitting at the edge of malham cove

a couple standing at the top of malham cove

engaged couple arm in arm looing at the view from malham cove

couple holding hands walking away from malham cove

If you’ve visited Malham Cove, I think you’ll agree it’s jaw dropping and an epic place in the Yorkshire Dales for an engagement photoshoot. With magnificent sights of the limestone cove and spectacular views of the Yorkshire Dales from the top, it’s an absolute winner for photography. Malham Cove is perfect for outdoorsy couples that love the Yorkshire Dales and a bit of a hike (you’ll get your 10,000 steps in whilst on this photoshoot) there’s also Janet’s Foss waterfall and Gordale Scar nearby. (be aware picking somewhere like Janet’s Foss, will be likely busy)

Goitstock Waterfall and Wood in Cullingworth, West Yorkshire

engaged couple hugging in front of the Goitstock waterfall

a couple hold hands in front of goitstock waterfall and their puppy looking up at them

engaged coupe hugging their puppy at cullingworth waterfall

This little spot in Cullingworth is a hidden gem in West Yorkshire. Goitstock waterfall is known to the locals of Cullingworth and Harden, but it’s West Yorkshire best kept secret waterfall. It makes for real magical engagement photography and it’s a pretty romantic spot. The path is full of tree roots and is a bit of a walk, so this is for couples that don’t mind a walk to the location.

Haworth Bronte Village

engaged couple looking lovingly into each others eyes

engaged couple next to a red phone box in haworth village

For an urban engagement location, I have to recommend Haworth. Because of the Bronte sister’s it is a busy tourist attraction. The cobbled streets and independent range of shops, like the Cabinet of Curiosities, really makes you feel like you’ve travelled back in time. If you like historic villages with beautiful views over the valley, Haworth is a great idea for your photoshoot.

Cow and Calf Ilkley Moor

enaged couple in front of the cw and calf in ilkley

engaged couple hug sitting on ilkley moor

a lady putting her arms around her fiancee's neck showing her engagement ring

Ilkley Moor is a popular spot for walkers and visitors to Ilkley. It provides great views over the town and has very interesting rock formation. I find it great for photoshoot as it provides lots of different elements to the photography without walking too far. The famous cow and calf rocks always make for great photos due to the interest formation and landscape. I recommend this to couples who like a gentler walk and variety.

Your Yorkshire Wedding Venue

engaged couple in front of swinton castle

a coulple holding hands in front of swinton castle in ripon

engaged couple laughing as he piggybacks her

enaged couple hugging in front of swinton park castle

I love to photograph an engagement shoot at your chosen wedding venue. It’s a great time to chat all things wedding with you and discuss photo opportunities. This is the perfect time to make full use of your wedding venue and take advantage of all the amazing photo locations. We won’t have as much time on your wedding day so it’s lovely to grab some professional engagement photos pre-wedding. You will need to check in with your wedding venue and arrange your engagement photoshoot. I recommend a weekday for this. This is an example of Swinton Castle in Ripon, North Yorkshire.

If my top engagement photo location doesn’t appeal to you, here are 6 more amazing engagement locations ideas around Yorkshire.

York

York’s is an amazing city full of medieval architecture and cute picturesque streets

Skipton Castle Woods

A great time to visit is when the garlic is out, the woods is covered. The walk to the woods is amazing along the Skipton castle wall too.

newly engaged couple hugging at linton falls — Grassington Village and Litnon Falls

Grassington is a quint village in the Yorkshire Dales and lovely gentle falls just a short walk to Linton Falls.

St Ives Estate in Bingley

St Ives estate has vast woodland and a park that’s popular with kids. It’s great at any time of the year.

Burnsall

All the loveliness of the Yorkshire dales with a cute little village and a beautiful old bridge (it’s great for photos under the bridge if it rains too)

engaged couple embracing in front of bolton abbey — Bolton Abbey

Where else do you have a historic abbey, a river with iconic stepping stones and vast open walking area. Do be aware it’s £12.50 per vehicle

I hope that provided from ideas of where to have your engagement photo shoot in Yorkshire. Where would your ideal location be for engagement photography around Yorkshire?