CONGRATULATIONS!! You’re engaged and you can’t wait to share it with the world! An engagement session is a great way to document the beginning of your journey together, and you are looking for the best engagement photo locations in New Jersey to document and share your happy news!

If you can, choosing a spot that’s special to you like where you had your first date, or showcasing something you love doing together is a great idea. But if you’re still drawing a blank, here are some of the best engagement photo locations in New Jersey according to my couples!!

Best Engagement Photo Locations in New Jersey | Gardens

There are beautiful botanical gardens in New Jersey, and timing’s key to making the most of these spots! Aim to have your session in April or May when trees and flowers are blooming or fall when colors have peaked. Also, book your session on a weekday to avoid the crowds. These gardens are some of the best engagement photo locations in New Jersey because they’re stunning, which means they’re also popular so being flexible and scheduling your session on a Monday or Tuesday will make a huge difference!

Some of my couples’ favorite gardens are Sayen House & Gardens, The New Jersey Grounds for Sculpture and Historic Smithville Mansion.

Check Out a recent Fall Garden Engagement Session: Becca & Austin | Sayen House & Gardens

Best Engagement Photo Locations in New Jersey | Parks & Nature Reserves

Do you love nature? Maybe you want to include your fur baby in your engagement session! New Jersey’s called the Garden State for a reason and there are plenty of parks to explore. A few best engagement photo locations in the great outdoors are Washington Crossing State Park & Baldpate Mountain, Strawbridge Lake Park and Batsto Village.

Best Engagement Photo Locations in New Jersey | The Shore

Are you the couple who finds themselves on the Parkway every Friday in the summertime? Then check out this list of favorite NJ shore engagement session spots! Spring Lake has it all – greenery and the beach all in one! And Asbury Park offers a super fun, chic artistic vibe, and Lavalette has beautiful westward facing beaches for sunset.

Looking to share an ice cream cone with your sweetheart? Avon by The Sea might be the perfect spot for you. And if you’re craving beautiful dunes and golden sunsets without crowds, check out Island Beach State Park.

Best Engagement Photo Locations in New Jersey | Cute Towns & The City

If you’re looking for something unique, like sharing a cup of coffee then exploring a small town together, look no further than Princeton, Somerville, Moorestown or Bordentown for your engagement session!

Check out a Downtown Fall Engagement Session: Olivia & Michael | Princeton NJ

Craving that city feel without having to cross the Hudson? Having a Liberty State Park Engagement Session is the perfect solution!!

Are you looking for fun, bold & candid engagement photos?

Let’s connect and chat about holding your session at one of these locations or another spot that’s special to you!

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Gen Palmer is a Premier South Jersey wedding photographer who documents authentic photography for real couples. Gen documents New Jersey Engagement Sessions and weddings around South Jersey and Philadelphia.

Gen loves working with couples who cherish relationships over things, and who value printed photographs to display and enjoy their memories every day. Sound like you? Let’s connect about your wedding!