Engagement photos are the best time to document the joy, excitement, and love that you share as you prepare to spend your lives together. What better way to document this time than with a romantic cottage core styled engagement shoot, set in the enchanting backdrop of the Olympic National Park? With a picturesque location and lush greenery it provides the perfect inspiration for your love story.
Cottage core has been a popular aesthetic recently due to its romantic, simple and rural lifestyle. It draws inspiration from pastoral settings, vintage fashion, and a slower, more intentional way of living. My take on this style was to add elements of the cottage core charm with more modern details. By incorporating floral prints, white classic flowers, a simple dress and touch of pearls made for a dreamy look.
The Olympic National Park, with its diverse locations and stunning scenery, offers an ideal setting for a cottage core themed engagement shoot. The location that I choose caught my eye because of the tall lush grass. It made for a unique backdrop making the couple stand out with natural beauty and charm.
Every love story is unique, and your engagement photos should reflect that individuality. A cottage core styled shoot in the Olympic National Park allows for endless creative possibilities. For instance your wardrobe choices. Embrace Vintage-inspired clothing. For example flowing dresses, lace and pearl details add a touch of whimsy and romance to your look. Soft pastel colors and floral prints will compliment the natural surroundings beautifully. Add in unique props and décor by incorporating elements like a film camera, bouquet of flowers, or a cozy blanket spread out for a picnic can serve as both a prop and a scene for intimate moments.
No celebration is complete without a little indulgence, and your engagement shoot is no exception. Why not bring along a beautifully decorated cake? It can serve as a delightful prop and provide a sweet treat to enjoy together. Imagine capturing candid moments of feeding each other cake, laughing, and savoring the sweetness of the occasion.
Check out my take on the cottage core aesthetic with modern elements for a dreamy engagement shoot.
