After you have bought the ring, worked up the courage, and asked the love of your life to say “I do,” there are going to be a million things to plan and prepare for. But before you begin picking out wedding venues and caterers, you need to schedule a session for your engagement photos! To help you find the perfect spot to commemorate your love, check out the list below of great locations for engagement photos in Saint Charles, MO.

3 Great Engagement Photo Spots in St. Charles

1. Rau Garden

Located in Blanchette Park, the oldest city park in St. Charles, Rau Garden is a great choice for your engagement photos. Its center consists of beautifully arranged flowers and shrubs with an elegant brick walkway and park benches. All of this is surrounded by an open, grassy area with lush trees on the perimeter.

2. Lewis & Clark Boat House & Museum

If you and your significant other have a flair for early American history, and you want to do something a little different with your engagement photos, give St. Charles’ Lewis and Clark Museum a try. The possibilities for fun photos at this location are endless. The museum features full-scale replicas of the boats on which Lewis & Clark made their remarkable journey. You can also step outside and take photos by the river.​​​​​​

3. St. Charles’ Historic District

You don't have to be interested in history to appreciate the beauty of St. Charles’ Historic District. The District is a beautiful location full of Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian architecture. A visit to the Historic District is sure to yield stunning engagement photos.

Shane Michaels Studios is the premier photographer for weddings, maternity pictures, and more in Saint Charles, MO. Allow them to help you immortalize this special time with exquisite engagement photos. To schedule an appointment, call (636) 373-3297. Visit the website to see some examples of Shane’s beautiful couples photography.