The 10 best engagement photoshoot locations in New York City

The 10 best engagement photoshoot locations in New York City

Wedding planning is all about creating unforgettable memories, and it all starts the minute the proposal celebrations are over. The first thing on this list - an engagement photoshoot. And in a city as diverse and multicultural as New York, finding the right location can make all the difference. Which is why we here at Giggster are more than happy to help. So straight from our range of rentals available for an engagement photoshoot in New York City, here are our picks for the 10 best engagement photoshoot destinations in the city.


1) Beautiful Three Story Brooklyn Brownstone

Beautiful Three Story Brooklyn Brownstone New York Rental

A three-story Brooklyn townhouse with a unique theme across each floor, endless photo opportunities are waiting for you at this home. From exposed brick walls and wood beams to houseplants and designer fixtures, the space is photo ready wherever you point the camera. There’s a myriad of looks to go for ranging from a decorated Bohemian style to a more minimal Scandinavian aesthetic, enabling a plethora of photo looks and styles on your photoshoot.

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2) Intimate Speakeasy in East Williamsburg

Intimate Speakeasy in East Williamsburg New York Rental

An intimate, charming photo rental with a rustic, cozy, vibe, this artsy speakeasy has its own stage area and features dark-toned interiors with bold red accents. The rustic event space is spread over 900 sq.ft with 2 skylights and 7 windows contributing towards the magnificent lighting. There’s also a bar, a wood stage, a vintage piano, and an overall romantic vibe that is impossible to miss at this listing.


3) 1922 Colonial Style Home in Oceanside

Victorian/Colonial New York Rental

Step back through time at this 1922 Victorian colonial home with decor to match. Gorgeous antiques and fixtures bring the Victorian Era home to life while the open floor plan lets you move around unhindered, letting you position the camera how you want. Each room has an individual photo identity with aesthetics ranging from pink rooms to all-white interiors, adding to the diversity of images you can photograph here.


4) Private Candlewood Lake Exclusive Home

Very Private Candlewood Lake Exclusive Home New York Rental

Upscale contemporary home with a landscaped yard, 4D movie theatre, disco, a game room, a real casino machine and much more, this private exclusive home has a range of styles and looks to go for during your engagement photoshoot. The interiors and exteriors are extremely photogenic with various colored walls and textures of floors contributing to the aesthetics. The manor-style home also has access to a tennis court, basketball court, horseback riding, and plenty of trails around the lot.


5) Revolutionary farmhouse in Flemington

Revolutionary farmhouse New York Rental

A tranquil farmhouse set on 12.59 acres of land, this photo listing has endless outdoor photoshoot opportunities across the stables, riding ring, and pasture fields. The recently renovated home features a sunroom, a 1700s dining room with a secret staircase, and 5 fireplaces with exposed wood beams, and rustic, antiquated furniture all over the place. At night, the entire listing comes to life under the moonlight, adding an enchanting, magical vibe to the images made here.


6) Colonial Home in Long Island

Colonial Home in Long Island New York Rental

Perfect for a getaway engagement photoshoot with colonial vibes, this beautiful home is white-walled and features a majorly natural, wooden color palette. Each room has its own color and decor sensibilities, furthering the unique photo backdrops you can choose from. With tall trees growing along the perimeter of the yards, the proximity to the wilderness has a captivating on-camera feel.


7) The Cloisters

The Cloisters New York Rental

Timeless beauty - these are the 2 words best used to describe the Met Cloisters in New York City. A nostalgic reminder of the wonders of Romanesque and Gothic art and architecture, the enchanting venue has a romantic ambiance that permeates across the layout and design of the location. There’s also over 5,000 works of art and architecture dating over several periods, all of which contribute to that timeless attribute which seems to make its way onto the photos as well.


8) Well lit Duplex Penthouse in Williamsburg

Full of light Williamsburg duplex Penthouse New York Rental

A light and airy duplex penthouse with house plants, a neutral color palette and a bold camera presence this stunning spot offers a homely, refined look to your images. Featuring an open floor plan, wooden fixtures and furniture, and white walls, this listing is decorated to look charming on camera. There’s even a photo-ready outdoor patio that opens up into the city, giving your images a quintessential New York look.


9) SoHo Hotel Penthouse

SoHo Hotel Penthouse New York Rental

Located on the top floor of a boutique hotel, this penthouse photo rental offers unobstructed captivating views of Manhattan’s skyline. With floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the space, natural light is never an issue. At night, the cityscape comes to life and presents even more photo opportunities. If you’d like to capture New York City’s vivid energy in your engagement photoshoo imagest, then this listing is one to consider seriously.


10) Eclectic Bohemian Artist Home in Manhattan

Eclectic Bohemian Artist Home New York Rental

An eclectic Bohemian Artist Home on the Lower East Side, this gorgeous home is filled with house plants, colorful, vibrant furniture and fixtures, and bright, seductive textiles you would love to feature during your engagement photoshoot. White walled with natural light sweeping in through the windows, this lovely location has an appeal that looks incredible on photos.


There’s a lot that goes into making a spectacular wedding album, and an engagement photoshoot usually sets the flow for it all. As such, choosing the right venue for your shoot can go a long way in setting the ambiance you’ve in mind. In case that ambiance and aesthetic isn’t on this list, don’t worry. Please follow this link to view our entire collection of engagement photoshoot location rentals available in New York City.

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