Dreamy. Magical. Gorgeous. We could go on all day about the enchanting beauty of snowy photos. For wedding and engagement photography, they’re in a class of their own—romantic and visually stunning, yet fun and playful. If you’re lucky enough to live in a wintry locale, bundle up and get out there for a snowy photo session.

For a winter wedding, a snowy scene evokes a sense of pure wonder with freshly fallen snow blanketing the ground, resting on branches or drifting in flurries. We love the monochromatic palette of white on white—it’s naturally elegant. And the look of your dress against the snow creates an angelic, floating illusion straight from the pages of a fairytale.

Braving the cold pays off big-time with great photos! Keep warm and look luxe with accessories like scarves, wraps, boleros and fur stoles on the big day. For winter engagement sessions, cozy up in chic outerwear, textured sweaters, vests and toasty boots. Plus, who doesn’t look adorable in a pom-pom hat?

Most importantly, have fun! We love when couples draw in the snow, toss a little powder in the air or even have a friendly snowball fight. It brings movement and life to your photos. To make your session even more interactive, consider bringing engagement session props into play, like blankets, mugs, and our favorite—mistletoe. And don’t forget built-in seasonal elements like outdoor wood burning fireplaces or towering evergreens.

Let it snow and capture the glow.