You don’t need an over-the-top, grandiose day planned for your engagement photos. You can keep things sweet and simple, just like Katherine and Mike did for their winter session! Armed with their big smiles, a warm blanket and a pop of color, this duo certainly made the most of their afternoon in this cheerful engagement session.

A great prop for fighting the cold, we can’t help but love this oversized plaid blanket. There's just nothing better than snuggling up and getting cozy with your one and only -- and the photos are absolutely stunning.

Don’t fight the cold, embrace it! Winter can be one of the most beautiful times for outdoor engagement photography. These two used their snowy surroundings and the iconic architecture of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial as the backdrop for their session. Their Detroit engagement photographer certainly had plenty of great portrait locations to choose from!

We love a good mix of both professionally posed and candid shots - it’s a nice balance of classic and contemporary styled photos. Let your photographer know the mood and style that you’re looking for with your portraits ahead of time. This will give both you and your photographer a clear idea ahead of time and you can be more at ease on the day of your shoot. For more quick pointers, take a look at our blog with all of our most helpful tips for planning your engagement session.

What a great shot! We adore the pop of red brought in by the flags and Katherine’s coat.

These photos through the pines are some of our absolute favorites! The tree branches add a little something special to these gorgeous candid shots. Using the branches to your advantage can add such an intimate and cozy feeling to your portraits.

Such a stunning and unique ending for an already beautiful winter engagement session. Katherine and Mike seal it with a kiss while overlooking the ice-covered lake. Simply gorgeous!