23 Of The Best Engagement Photos You Haven't Seen (But Should)

Set whatever preconceived notions you have about engagement photography aside. These images are something special — not an awkward shot in the bunch.

The wedding planning website Junebug Weddings announced the winners of their annual “Best of the Best Engagement Photo” contest on May 11. Photographers from around the world submitted nearly 7,000 images for consideration, but only 50 made it into the final collection.

Below, we’ve included some of our favorites. You can see the collection in its entirety on the Junebug Weddings website.

Christina Frary of Matthew David Studio

Brilliant Yudha of Little Us Project

Chris Grandy + Sam Rose of Isle + Oak Photography

Lou White of Lou White Photography

Kaboo Bill of Kaboo Photography

Brook Laurie of B.Laurie Photos

Katie Blackwell of Hallas Photo

Melissa Rey of Mel Rey Photo

Laura Wills Photography of Laura Wills Photography

Olivia Avers of Olivia Avers Photography

Carol Olivia of Carol Olivia Photography

Mauro Pozzer of Mauro Pozzer Photography

Leonardus Aditya of Bare Odds

María Begoña Frexes Ávila of Begography

Enikő Várai of Pinewood Weddings

Federico Pannacci

Brandi Potter of Brandi Potter Photo

Tutde Darmawan of Snap Story Pictures

BreeAnna Lasher

Bastian Najich of Alinea Pictures

Candice Keenan of Candice Marie Photography

Masha Sakhno of Masha Sakhno Photo

Krístel Aragon

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