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8 AMAZING Locations for Your Long Island Engagement Shoot

Danielle Cintorino

So, you’re officially engaged - congratulations! Once you’ve booked your wedding photographer, you may be wondering where to have your engagement shoot. Long Island has such a diverse landscape, with natural parks, beaches, historical sites, and more. With so many choices, you may have difficulty finding the right place for you and your fiance to get those perfect shots.

Luckily, Silverfox Studios has been in the photography and videography business shooting weddings, engagements, and events for 30 years! Suffice to say, we’ve got you covered with all the most popular Long Island engagement shoot locations. Keep reading for the ultimate Long Island engagement photo shoot guide! There are so many magnificent local sites for flawless engagement photos.

So, let’s get started! You’ll be showing off your fiance (and your new engagement ring!) on your Save-The-Date cards before you know it!

LONG ISLAND ENGAGEMENT SHOOT LOCATION OPTION 1: THE BEACH

It may be obvious, but living on an island has its perks…like being surrounded by beaches on all sides! The beach is by far the most popular destination for Long Island engagement shoots. And since there are so many different beaches to choose from, your photos can still have the unique touch that you’re after.

Whether you are planning on just walking along the beach, having a picnic in the sand, or actually taking a dip in the ocean, Long Islanders cannot go wrong with a beach photo shoot. We’ve even had couples have their engagement photos taken at the beach in the winter. Imagine the photos of you all bundled, cozy and snuggled next to the love of your life. If you are lucky enough to get snow that day, then all the better!

Check out our list below for some of the most popular spots for beach engagement photos:

** Location highly recommended by Silverfox Studios

LOCATION OPTION 2: THE BOARDWALK

Okay, so maybe this is cheating… It is technically still a beach, but these specific beaches have a boardwalk! You can get the best of both worlds this way. Your boardwalk engagement shoot can capture you and your love strolling down the boardwalk or kissing underneath it. Just like in the movies! Winter, spring, summer, fall. Golden hour or a nighttime shoot. The timing depends on what kind of style you’re going for! But no matter when you choose, the where is going to be stunning in photos.

Here’s a few beaches with boardwalks for your Long Island engagement shoot:

** Location highly recommended by Silverfox Studios

LOCATION OPTION 3: THE HARBOR / MARINA

Keeping along with this water theme we’ve got going on so far, the harbor, marina, or boat dock is another excellent location for an engagement shoot. Long Island has some beautiful places that look great in pictures through all types of weather conditions. You and your partner can pose while romantically looking out at the water together. Or, you can take photos on a boat (given that you own it or rented it - with someone else driving, of course).

Check out these great spots for engagement photos:

** Location highly recommended by Silverfox Studios

LOCATION OPTION 4: THE PARK / IN NATURE

Alright, let’s move on to a different type of natural wonder - the beautiful outdoors or nature itself. Long Island is home to a number of wonderful parks. The plentiful options alone are enough to seriously consider having your engagement shoot at the park.

Every season brings something different. Soft white snow surrounding you in winter, and fabulous fall foliage in autumn. Not to mention beautiful blooms in spring, and stunning sunlight shining down on you in summer.

Here’s some incredible parks for your shortlist for your Long Island engagement shoot:

** Location highly recommended by Silverfox Studios

LONG ISLAND ENGAGEMENT SHOOT LOCATION OPTION 5: THE GARDENS

Do you love being surrounded by flowers, greenhouses, and twisting vine? If so, you may want to schedule your engagement shoot in one of Long Island’s many gardens, arboretums, or preserves! It’s not hard to imagine your photos with the sun shining and the flowers blooming. Plus, who doesn’t want to show off their engagement ring amongst the beautiful garden florals?

Here’s a few places to check out for your garden engagement shoot:

** Location highly recommended by Silverfox Studios

LOCATION OPTION 6: THE MANSION / HISTORIC SITE

Maybe you’d like to meet your photographer at a local mansion or historical site! You may be surprised how many you can visit on Long Island. These locations usually require a photography permit for engagement photo shoots on their grounds. Just make sure you secure your permit well beforehand to avoid any surprises the day of your shoot! This goes for any location on this list - you don’t want to arrive for your engagement shoot only to be turned away at the gates!

Here’s a few gorgeous spots to take your mansion or historic photographs on Long Island:

** Location highly recommended by Silverfox Studios

ENGAGEMENT SHOOT LOCATION OPTION 7: THE CITY

Perhaps Long Island just isn’t cutting it in terms of your aesthetic and maybe you want a change of pace. With the five boroughs so close, the city is a excellent option for your engagement shoot. Perhaps it’s a city skyline you want in the background, or a bridge or other landmark.

Did the two of you meet while jogging in Central Park or while taking in the sights from Gantry Park in Long Island City? Regardless of whether the location is meaningful or not, the options are limitless! We could probably write an entire blog just about Manhattan engagement shoot locations, let alone the other 4 boroughs.

Be sure to ask your wedding photography company if they have any additional fees for NYC engagement shoot locations. Since this is farther than the norm, they may have an additional charge to cover the extra travel. This goes for any Eastern Long Island locations past Riverhead as well!

Here’s some city sites where you and your future spouse can get truly impressive engagement photos:

LOCATION OPTION 8: UNIQUE SPOTS / PLACES WITH SPECIAL MEANING

A location with significant meaning is the perfect place to take photographs to announce that you’re engaged! Some unique examples of places that might hold meaning are a vineyard or brewery, sports stadium, or in front of a mural. A special place is also such a great way to express your personalities and mutual likes on your Save The Date cards!

Here’s a few places where we’ve taken photographs that have held meaning for some of our past Silverfoxy couples:

Long Island Is a Treasure Trove of Engagement Shoot Locations!

We are so excited for you to get started on your wedding planning journey! As you can see, there is a LOT to choose from in terms of Long Island engagement shoot locations. We hope that this guide has helped to give you plenty of ideas on where to begin! Just as a friendly reminder: always check with the venue or location to inquire if you will need a photography permit.

Silverfox Studios is your go-to place for photography, videography, and DJ entertainment. We’ve been working within the wedding and events industry for 30 years. You can trust that our staff will work diligently to help every Silverfoxy bride and groom successfully navigate through the wedding planning process.

For more insider knowledge on everything wedding related, visit our Planning 101 page! Only there can you watch exclusive interviews with Long Island events industry professionals to get the inside scoop on wedding planning. If there is anything else that we can assist you with, do not hesitate to call or text us at (631)393-6966. Don’t forget to check us out on Instagram & Facebook to see more examples of our work!