Anniversary Photos
Whether you had a traditional wedding, an elopement, a small gathering, a destination wedding, or a massive celebration, your wedding day photos shouldn’t be the only time you commemorate your love with professional pictures. While wedding photos are crucial for remembering your big day, why not celebrate your anniversaries with romantic anniversary photoshoot ideas year after year? Commemorating your wedding day annually is a perfect way to document your love story as your relationship grows. Marriage takes work, and every year deserves to be celebrated with creative anniversary photo shoot poses!
We easily connect people with trusted photographers for fun photo shoots and have captured over four million memories worldwide. The magic of Flytographer is both the experience and the photos. Explore the city with a fun, talented photographer and get wall-worthy photos to relive your trip, forever. Now that we’ve established the importance of keeping your wedding day memories alive year after year, let’s dive into some logistics for orchestrating the perfect anniversary photoshoot. 💍
TLDR
Photo: Cho in Tokyo for Flytographer. Adriana and partner capture memories in Tokyo with an anniversary photoshoot in Shinjuku.
1. Choose the best time of day
When planning your anniversary photo ideas, timing is crucial. Whether you’re scheduling a shoot in your home city or abroad, as the main event or just part of your celebration, an anniversary photoshoot can perfectly complement your special day, and the time will make it even more magical. ✨
When booking with Flytographer, we encourage you to utilize our local photographers’ expertise to choose the ideal timing. While lighting and location specifics can vary, we typically recommend a morning photo shoot when everyone is fresh and ready to go. Crowds are smaller in the hour(s) after sunrise, and the lighting is beautiful. The actual start time will vary depending on the season and location, so your photographer will recommend the best option for your couples anniversary photo shoot ideas. 🌅
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Photo: Bayu in Bali for Flytographer. Brad and partner capture memories in Bali with an anniversary photoshoot in the Tegalalang Rice Fields of Ubud.
2. Embrace the season
No matter the time of year, embracing the season is one of the best parts of collecting anniversary pics together!
- Springtime symbolizes fresh starts, new beginnings, and blossoms. 🌸
- Summertime is synonymous with fun, freedom, adventure, and sunny weather. ☀️
- Fall is a quintessential season for strolling hand-in-hand, walking under falling leaves, and sipping on spiced drinks. 🍁
- Wintertime means lots of snuggles, layers, chilly air, and falling snow. 🧤
Each season has its own highlights and quirks, making it special in its own right. You may have selected your wedding day based on a meaningful date or season, but don’t be afraid to switch it up for your anniversary photoshoot ideas! If you had a summer wedding, try cozying up for winter anniversary photos. ❄️ Changing the season can add variety and make it easier to celebrate just the two of you.
Remember to embrace your current season of life, too. These photos don’t have to feel like engagement pictures or wedding day photos all over again. A simple shift in perspective can change the mood entirely. Let this be a chance to capture your current season—each one is special.
Oftentimes your partner (likely the one who is not currently reading this post) may be resistant to a photo session, but this is a perfect chance to remind them that an anniversary photo shoot is the perfect anniversary gift! Although many of our Flytographers are wedding photographers, this shoot doesn’t have to feel quite as regimented as wedding photos may seem in hindsight!
Photo: Marie-Christine in Banff for Flytographer. Leah and partner capture memories in Banff with an anniversary photoshoot.
3. Choose a special location
One of the best aspects of working with Flytographer is having a photographer just for you for your anniversary pictures, no matter where you are in the world. Are you planning a couples getaway? A local weekend first-year anniversary trip? Or running away as far as you can from home? Choosing a special location means finding a spot that’s brand new or super familiar and sentimental. Either way, we’ve got your back when it comes to capturing special occasions like this! Selecting the location for your celebration is half the fun and can inspire unique anniversary photo ideas. 🥳
Photo: Joanna in Amsterdam for Flytographer. Norma and partner capture memories in Amsterdam with an anniversary photoshoot at the Western Canal Belt.
4. Make it a date
If the idea of a wedding anniversary photo shoot or a recreation of an engagement session feels too intense, consider making it part of a special date! Personalize an anniversary date for just the two of you, adding photos to the party lineup. Need inspiration for anniversary picture ideas? Try recreating your first date! Bring meaningful items, and plan a fancy dinner or drinks afterward. 🥂 For those who love celebrating big, consider a vow renewal! If that seems like too much, look for creative date ideas to spice things up and make your anniversary celebration an adventure. Capturing photos during this time can perfectly commemorate your biggest milestone of love while also documenting where you are today.
Photo: Leo in Paris for Flytographer. Margie and partner capture memories in Paris with an anniversary photoshoot at Pont Alexandre III & the Eiffel Tower.
5. Plan outfits ahead of time
We recommend planning outfits in advance and always having a backup or two. This doesn’t mean entirely different outfits—having layers you can add or remove is a great idea and can change the vibe! Bring a couple of options for tops or bottoms, and remember to not only lay them out but also try them on. Make sure they look good and, more importantly, that you feel comfortable both individually and side-by-side. You can dress up or dress down—it’s your choice! Couple portraits can be as fun or serious as you’d like (although we aim for elements of fun and ease in every Flytographer shoot). Note: Wearing your wedding dress is entirely optional for anniversary photoshoot ideas. 😜
Don’t forget about shoes! If you’re on vacation, keep in mind your feet may be sore. For beach photos, feel free to go barefoot! If you’re in an urban destination or plan to move around, make sure you don’t try out brand-new heels. 👠 Trust us on this one—comfort is key for enjoying your anniversary pictures!
Check out our official style guide for more inspo on what to wear on your anniversary photoshoot.
Photo: Ellie in Florence for Flytographer. Jacqueline and partner capture memories in Florence with an anniversary photoshoot.
6. Roll with it
As a trending life and marriage rule: go with the flow. Maybe a fancy anniversary celebration doesn’t feel right this year, and that’s fine! Life is all about rolling with the punches, so keep an open mind and do what feels best for you during this season. Don’t let the monotony of life deter you from taking photos, and don’t let unexpected changes get you down! Whether it’s family stress, weather changes, work pressures, or just life in general: roll with it! Celebrate your love. 💓 Rain or shine, stress or ease, this is about your partnership, and a first, fifth, tenth or twentieth year anniversary shoot should add to the fun!
Photo: Kris in Santorini for Flytographer. Angela and partner capture memories in Santorini with an anniversary photoshoot in Oia Village.
Capturing your love with an anniversary session
Whether you’re celebrating your first year of marriage or you’ve been enjoying your partnership for a while, every wedding anniversary is a cause for celebration. Marriage is hard work, and you should be proud of your journey! We can’t wait to help capture a season of your love story with creative anniversary photo shoot poses. Happy anniversary! 🍾
Connect with a local Flytographer to start planning your next anniversary photoshoot and bring your anniversary picture ideas to life!
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“Darine made our session very fun! She gave us prompts that made us laugh and captured those moments perfectly! This photoshoot was for our first wedding anniversary and she gave us our gallery prior to the anniversary date which we truly appreciated! Thank you Darine for the amazing photos! We love the photos!”
Charles
Lake Minnewanka
“Working with Shannon was an absolute pleasure! He communicated with us so well and knew lots of great local spots for our photo shoot. Our time with him was lots of fun, and the pictures turned out great. Huge thanks to Shannon for helping to create forever memories of our 40th anniversary!”
Martha
Forsyth Park
“Working with Ivo was great! He has a friendly and easy going demeanor and helped us feel less nervous. He chose great spots to take photos and helped provide guidance on our posing. Ivo really has a great artistic eye and we LOVE how the photos turned out! What a great way to commemorate a milestone anniversary and an amazing trip to Portugal! We will cherish our photos. Thank you, Ivo!”
Karen
Dom Luis Bridge
