A Romantic Philadelphia Winter Engagement Session in Old City

Two people stand holding hands in front of a large building with tall columns and an arched doorway.

Choosing the perfect time to take your engagement photos may seem like a daunting task, but it honestly just depends on the vibe you want from your photos. Your engagement session doesn’t have to be in the midst of a hot summer, just to get a picture-perfect session. Choosing to do your engagement session in the winter definitely isn’t as common, but it doesn’t make it the wrong choice! 

A woman and a man sit on stone steps in front of large columns, both smiling at the camera.
A man and woman sit together on stone steps in front of large columns, smiling and talking while dressed in casual fall clothing.
A man and woman stand close together outdoors, smiling at each other on stone steps in front of a building with columns.
Two people stand holding hands in front of a large building with tall columns and an arched doorway.

 

Kate and Scott chose to do their Philadelphia engagement session on a chilly February afternoon in the historical Old City neighborhood. Kate and Scott went about their winter engagement session in the best way possible, by fully embracing the season! They bundled up in their comfy, cozy winter attire and explored various historical sites throughout Old City, such as the iconic Independence Hall. Two major perks of choosing to do your engagement photo session in the winter are that you experience fewer crowds, and you have an early start and end time. Especially in a major city like Philadelphia, these two factors can be considered game changers. For Kate and Scott’s engagement session, we were able to walk throughout Old City, taking our time and embracing the winter feeling, whereas in the summer, we’d constantly be trying to work around crowds of tourists and locals visiting these historical and iconic locations. And since we usually work your session time around sunset, you still will have ample time to enjoy a dinner or other local activities in the city! 

A man and woman holding hands and smiling at each other while walking outside in a park on a sunny day.
A woman smiles while a man sits close behind her, looking at her. They are outdoors with sunlight in the background.
A man and woman holding hands and walking outdoors on a sunny day, both dressed in coats and smiling. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
A woman looks at the camera while a man stands beside her, outdoors in a park-like setting with trees and a wooden fence in the background.
A woman and a man stand close together outdoors, facing each other and smiling, with trees and buildings blurred in the background.
A woman and man standing outdoors, facing each other and smiling, with trees and a building visible in the background.
A man and woman standing close together outdoors, both smiling warmly, with sunlight in the background.
A woman and man hold hands and walk outdoors in a park on a sunny day, both dressed in casual winter clothing and smiling at each other.
A couple stands outdoors in a park, wearing winter coats, as they kiss each other on the lips.

 

Philadelphia in itself is a very unique city to have your engagement session take place. It’s a city rich with history and culture, which really allows you the mobility to have historical backdrops for your engagement photos that a lot of other cities can’t offer you (unless, of course, we’re talking about Boston). These unique locations, combined with the romantic winter lighting, create an absolutely timeless feeling to your engagement photos that is unbeatable. 

I can’t wait to catch up with Kate and Scott at their romantic fall seaside wedding at Willow Creek Winery next year! 

*See Kate & Scott’s Cape May wedding photos here*

To see some of our recent weddings, take a look at this Overbrook Golf Club wedding, this Beach Plum Farm wedding, and this Cape May Beach wedding video. 

Ready to reach out and discuss the plans for your own wedding? Send us a message here.

A man and woman walk hand in hand on a cobblestone path, both wearing casual winter clothing. The photo is split into two nearly identical side-by-side images.
Close-up of two people holding hands, one wearing a beige coat and an engagement ring, the other in a white sleeve.
Two people stand together smiling in front of a historic brick building with white shutters and large windows.
A man and woman stand close together, smiling, in front of a red brick building with white window frames and shutters.
A woman looks directly at the camera while a man sits beside her, slightly turned toward her, outdoors in a green, wooded area.
Two people are sitting close together outdoors, facing each other and smiling with their noses almost touching.
A man and woman smiling and touching noses.
A couple stands closely together on a brick path in a park, smiling at each other with greenery and trees in the background.
A couple is kissing outdoors, with the woman holding the man's head close. The image is black and white.
A woman smiles at a man outdoors. The image is in black and white, and the man has his back to the camera while the woman faces forward.
A couple stands together in front of a historic brick building and bare trees; on the right, they share a kiss.
A couple holds hands and walks through a park with leafless trees, with a historic red-brick building and a clock tower in the background.
A couple stands close together, sharing a kiss in a park with bare trees; a historic red-brick building with a clock tower is visible in the background.
Two people walk together on a paved path in a city park with bare trees and a large stone building in the background at sunset.

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