Retro Drive In Engagement Session

Dreaming of something fun and funky for your engagement session? Something that reflects the vibrant love between you and your partner? Then you’re going to love taking some inspiration from Jenn and Dave’s drive in engagement session! We went retro, fun, and bright for their shoot to reflect their relationship. I am so proud of how this session turned out!

Drive In Engagement Session

I first met Jenn and Dave eight years ago, and I photographed them long before I even knew I’d be moving up to the Seattle area to serve as a wedding photographer here! They booked a session with me while I was visiting, at the Seattle Waterfront Piers. We stayed in touch after that, and when they reached out to me for wedding and engagement photos, I squealed in excitement!! It’s not every day you get to walk alongside your couples through life’s milestones as the years pass (but here’s a secret: we love getting to photograph you beyond just your wedding day!).

For their engagement photos, Jenn and Dave decided on something retro and fun! We included their adorable dog, Rigby, in the photos, and rented a red mustang to help the vision come to life. This drive in burger stand was the perfect location for their engagement! They incorporated fun colors into their outfits, brought along their roller skates (their elopement reception is at a roller rink!), and had a blast.

Unique Engagement Session Ideas

A unique session like this is just one example of how to make your session really feel true to you and your partner. If dressing up isn’t your thing, don’t do it! If you have a special location in mind like a coffee shop, or your own living room, go for it! The best engagement sessions are the ones where your love and personalities are reflected. And the more comfortable you are during the session, the better your photos will be! My goal is to always make sure you love your pictures.

drive in burger joint with red mustang parked in front. Black and white

drive in burger joint, red mustang parked in front

Couple holding hands, both with roller skates over their shoulder.

Couple holds hands, walks toward camera with roller skates over their shoulder, at drive in engagement session

Couple holds hands in front of vintage red mustang with roller skates over their shoulder at drive in engagement session.

Couple holds hands in front of vintage red mustang with roller skates over their shoulder at drive in engagement session. black and white

Couple holds hands and walks toward drive in burger joint at their engagement session

Jenn looks back at the camera from the order window at drive in burger place. red mustang in the foreground.

Couple sits on the sidewalk and puts on roller skates at their drive in engagement session

Couple cuddles together on the sidewalk wearing roller skates.

Couple stands at the order window wearing their roller skates

Couple and their dog pose in front of burger shop at drive in engagement session

couple stands with dog in front of red mustang at drive in engagement session

Dave stands with hand around jenn's shoulder at drive in engagement session

couple stands cuddled together during drive in engagement session

Close up of Jenn in the driver's seat of red mustang, leaning out the window, wearing a bright orange beret.

Couple laughs as Jenn steps out of the car.

Couple sits in the mustang eating burgers together at drive in engagement session

Couple sits in the mustang eating burgers together at drive in engagement session. black and white

View of couple 'clinking' milkshakes together, seen through the rear window of the car.

Close up of Jenn and Dave holding burgers.

Couple sits in the backseat of the car drinking milkshakes.

Couple sits in the backseat of the car drinking milkshakes. black and white

Couple, now wearing black and white outfits, twirl under the drive up window of the burger place.

Close up of Jenn smiling, hands around Dave's neck.

Jenn and Dave smile at each other during session. black and white

Black and white close up of couple, ring prominent.

Jenn holds Dave's face. Black and white.

Couple shares a kiss at drive in engagement session.

Drive in burger place, red mustang parked.

Have an idea for a unique engagement session? Inspired by Jenn and Dave’s drive in engagement shoot? Reach out to me here and we can plan something fun and personal for you!