Nothing makes our hearts melt quite like a stunning beachside engagement photography session. Add in some beautiful golden hour sunset light and we are absolutely in love. Scherika and Gregory made the most of a gorgeous location by adding some simple details to their session, and we’ve chosen some of our favorite moments to share. Get ready to be inspired!

Scherika and Gregory chose Treasure Island Beach as the backdrop for their stunning Tampa engagement session. With the white sandy beach and tall beachgrass surrounding the couple, this simple and romantic location was the perfect choice.

During the golden hour, roughly an hour before sunset, the light becomes soft and produces a beautfiul golden glow. This photo certainly shows why so many photographers select this as the best time of the day for dreamy portraits!

Bouquets have been a big trend recently with engagement portraits and we can’t get enough. They provide for a sweet and subtle prop for your session while giving a gentle nod to what is to come on your wedding day. To see all of our top trends for a 2017 engagement session, visit our blog here.

This ampersand marquee sign is a simple but unique alternative to monogram letters for portraits. We love how this prop really added a graphic and playful element to their session. The couple took their playful nature a step further with this adorable "selfie" that they took during their session. We love couples who aren't afraid to show their personality and have fun with their portraits.

When deciding on the details of your engagement session, it’s important to think about what look or feeling you want to achieve with your portraits. From time of day to the perfect location, it all can play a part in getting the best images for you. Get the inside scoop with our most helpful tips for planning your engagement session.

Scherika looks simply perfect for this bright and airy session. Her blush tulle skirt and delicate white lace top are gorgeous and give another subtle nod to her bridal style.

Don’t forget to ask your photographer for a few close ups! These two look lovely wrapped in the cooler tones of the “blue hour”, the moments just after sunset. To get both times of day for your portraits, we recommend scheduling your session to begin just over an hour before the predicted time of sunset.

Are you still unsure of what kind of session you’re best suited for? Take our quick engagement photography style quiz here to find your perfect session type! You may also enjoy this guide to authentic engagement photos by Style Me Pretty!