Engagement Photo Ideas in Idaho

A guide to the best engagement photo ideas in Boise and the surrounding destinations from an engagement photographer in Idaho

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Planning personal engagement photos that feel like a date

Over the many years I’ve been photographing couples and weddings, it has been such a joy to tell the stories of so many wonderful couples. I love working with couples who prioritize connection and the things that are most important to them. Instead of feeling staged, your engagement photos can feel like a natural extension of the moments you already love sharing, and those are the best kind. Ultimately, the best engagement sessions celebrate your love story as it is. 

If you’re planning engagement photos in Boise or the surrounding destinations (think McCall, Stanley, Sun Valley, etc.), this guide is for you! The most important part is that you choose something that is personal and meaningful to you. When I create photographs, the best ones tell stories through small details, abstract frames, artful portraits, and candid scenes. I aim to capture not just how it looked, but how it felt, and I curate the photographs I take to tell the unique story of the individuals in them. If you’re interested in chatting with me about engagement photos, send me an email at becky@studioostendo.com

A few ways to make your engagement photos personal: 

  • Consider how and where you met: can you incorporate this into your photos? 
  • Have any trips coming up soon? You may be able to dream up something fun there!
  • Take inspiration from movies, art, and music that you love.
  • Think about activities you already love doing together, or the most memorable dates you’ve been on and weave that into your engagement session.

couple walking downtown Boise

Now that you’re thinking about connecting your engagement photos to your relationship and story, here are 30+ ideas for engagement photos in Boise and destinations nearby: 

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Outdoor Engagement Photo Ideas near Boise

couple on a drive in the foothills

Outdoor Engagement Photo Ideas within a few hours of Boise

  • Swim or boat in Payette Lake in McCall
  • Explore Ponderosa State Park in McCall
  • Hike or camp in Stanley
  • Hike and jump in near the waterfall at Jump Creek Falls
  • Skiing/snowboarding and playing in the snow in Sun Valley
  • Hike to and swim in a hidden lake
  • Visit a winery in the Snake River wine region
  • Visit some natural hot springs 
couple overlooking Payette lake for engagement photos
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couple dancing by a hidden lake in Idaho

Seasonal Engagement Photo Ideas near Boise, Idaho

  • April: Visit Cherryhill Farms during cherry blossom season
  • May: Bring a blanket to Lucky Peak or the foothills in May when the Arrowleaf Balsamroot is in season
  • July-August: Visit a flower farm and pick flowers
  • September: go to Spirit of Boise to see the hot air balloons
  • October: Go apple picking 
  • Winter: Do a winter activity at Bogus Basin like snowshoeing, skiing, or snowboarding

Indoor Engagement Photo Ideas

  • Board games & drinks at home
  • Visit the Boise Art Museum
  • Visit your favorite bar, coffee shop, or record shop
  • Cook dinner together at home
  • Take dancing lessons together (or pottery or cooking or whatever else you’re interested in!)
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couple at a coffee shop for engagement photos

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Engagement Photographer in Idaho

I’m Becky, a photographer based in Boise, Idaho where I live with my favorite guy and our son. Being invited into the most personal celebrations and intimate stories is one of my greatest privileges as a photographer. Beyond amazing locations and beautiful details, I love photography because of the people. Camera in hand, I simultaneously get to know people and give them the gift of seeing a deeper part of themselves and the people they love. I believe in photographs that are evocative, nuanced, and personal, and I’d love to create some for you. 

Becky from Studio Ostendo

If you're looking for an engagement photographer in Boise, Get to know me or send me an inquiry, I’d love to connect with you!

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Becky Dean
I'm a Co-founder and Lead Photographer at Studio Ostendo.

Wedding photography is my heartbeat. For me, it holds the perfect tension between creativity and authenticity, observation and connection. In front of my camera clients transform to friends, and behind it you'll usually find me tearing up, cheering you on, or holding my breath because of the raw goodness of the moment at hand.

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