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I’ve mentioned before that I like when couples do things in a way that fits their unique personalities and styles. So when Carmen and Brian contacted me about doing their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie (Chattanooga, TN), I was totally into it.

Man in white pants and blue sport coat dances with woman in red dress below rollercoaster for fun engagement photos

 

Fun Engagement Photos at Lake Winnie Chattanooga, TN

Lake Winnie Amusement Park is just outside of Chattanooga and has been a classic family fun destination for almost 100 years. Besides a few roller coasters and some classic carnival-type rides, they also have an arcade and food stands. 

We scheduled Carmen and Brian’s engagement session for a Sunday night in September, a little before the park was closing. The timing was perfect for us because the crowds had thinned out by that point. In the peak of summer, a Lake Winnie photo session might be a bit trickier! 

The employees were all so nice and helpful. Because we were there during a slow season, we were able to get on a few of the rides before anyone else so we could get in the shots we wanted. So shout-out to Lake Winnie for making an unconventional engagement shoot even more fun.

Man and woman laugh in blue and red spinning carnival ride during their engagement photos at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga, TN

Man and woman laugh in blue and red spinning carnival ride

Woman laughs in blue and red spinning carnival ride

Man and woman ride a blue and red spinning carnival ride

Man and woman sit on retro stools at a high-top table

Woman reaches across a table to offer a bite of funnel cake to man

Woman kisses man's cheek as he enjoys a funnel cake

Man and woman ride ferris wheel at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga for engagement photos

Man and woman ride ferris wheel at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga for engagement photos

Man and woman ride ferris wheel at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga for engagement photos

Ferris wheel at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga

Man and woman kiss next to a metal frame fence near a carnival ride. Ferris wheel stands in the background.

Man and woman hold bean bags in front of carnival game counter as they prepare to toss bags for stuffed animal prize

Man and woman hold bean bags in front of carnival game counter as they prepare to toss bags for stuffed animal prize

Man puts his hand on woman's back as they prepare to play a carnival game

Man and woman toss bean bags at stacked blocks at a carnival game

Man tosses bean bags at stacked blocks at a carnival game

Man and woman toss bean bags at stacked blocks at a carnival game

Man flexes bicep next to woman in a red dress holding a stuffed puppy

Man stands beside woman sitting on counter of carnival game with a wall of stuffed animal prizes hanging behind them

Man and woman hold hands and smile while walking on sidewalk

Woman in red backless dress kisses her fiance

 

Unique and creative ideas for your engagement photos

A lot of times we photographers use words like “engagement portraits” because these tend to be semi-formal photo sessions. But they don’t have to be! Your engagement session can be relaxed and silly as well. In my post about engagement photo outfits, one of my top 5 tips is to CHOOSE COMFORT. And I’d make the same recommendation for where to take your engagement photos! If you have a location where you’re super comfortable, or if you have a creative idea that’s a little outside the box but fits YOU, let me know. We can get as untraditional as you are! As you can see from this gallery, Carmen and Brian really brought some fun into their engagement photos by having them taken at Lake Winnie.

Man holds woman's hand and leads her past carousel

Man holds woman's hand and leads her past carousel

Man and woman stand between horses on Lake Winnie's carousel in Chattanooga, TN

Man and woman stand between horses on Lake Winnie's carousel in Chattanooga, TN

Man holds onto carousel horse and leans into his fiancé to kiss her

Man kisses woman on her cheek as she balances herself between two carousel horses

Man and woman stand between horses on the carousel at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga for their cute engagement photo session

Woman sits on carousel horse and gazes at man standing next to her for their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie

Woman in red dress sits on carousel horse and leans over to kiss man in blue blazer standing next to her

Man and woman stand near white lattice divider

Man and woman ride in roller coaster with their hands raised.

Man and woman with hands raised in the last car of a roller coaster

Man and woman sit in the first car of the Cannon Ball rollercoaster during their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie

Man kisses woman's cheek in the first car of the Cannon Ball rollercoaster during their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie

Man in white pants and blue sport coat dances with woman in red dress below rollercoaster for fun engagement photos

Man in white pants and blue sport coat kisses woman in red dress below rollercoaster framing for fun engagement photos

Woman and man hold hands and walk along the top of the wide curb next to the lake at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga

Man and woman link arms and bite into fried corn dogs during their fun engagement photo session in Chattanooga, TN

Man sits with woman on his lap at the end of Skee-ball game at the Lake Winnie arcade for their unique engagement photos

Woman kisses man's cheek as she sits on his lap on the Skee-ball arcade game for their cute engagement photos in Chattanooga

Woman sits on man's lap on the Skee-ball arcade game for their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga, TN

Man and woman on the swing carousel ride for their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga, TN

Man and woman on the swing carousel ride for their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga, TN

Man and woman reach for each other's hands on the swing carousel ride for their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie

Woman holds crystal glasses while man pours champagne into one

Woman holds crystal glass, her engagement ring displayed, while man pours champagne into it

Woman holds crystal glasses while man pours champagne into one

Man in light blue sport coat and woman in red dress link arms to drink champagne from crystal glasses

Couple riding in green frog car during their unique engagement photos at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga, TN

Couple laughs while riding in green frog car during their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga, TN

Couple laughs while riding in green frog car during their fun engagement photos at Lake Winnie in Chattanooga, TN

Man and woman smile at each other on a green frog carnival ride

Man and woman make silly faces on frog-shaped carnival ride at Lake Winnie

Shadow of man and woman holding hands and walking on a sidewalk

Man and woman holding hands and walking. She carries a stuffed puppy carnival game prize.

Man and woman holding hands and walking. She carries a stuffed puppy carnival game prize.

Roller coaster car at the top of a steep climb. People raise their hands at the top.

 

I think Lake Winnie was such a cute idea for engagement photos in Chattanooga. It helped tell a story about Brian and Carmen and allowed them to show their fun sides. If your fun side is something you want to let really shine during your photo session, let me know! We can brainstorm locations together, and I’m always thrilled to run with whatever crazy idea you’ve got, too.


 

One reason I enjoy doing engagement photos with my clients is to get them comfortable in front of the camera before the Big Day. If you’re on the fence about scheduling a session, contact me, and we can chat through the details. 

 
Hi, y’all! I’m Rachael Crowe of OKCrowe Photography, and I hope this blog inspired you. As you know, I love shooting in and around Chattanooga so much that I put together my Top 5 Chattanooga Engagement Photo Locations for you, but obviously there are countless places in our area for your session. ALSO, I travel for engagement photos, elopements, and weddings! For inspiration, check out Liz and Andrew’s Zion National Park Elopement or Jim and Emily’s Brooklyn Engagement Session. You can see my current 2020 travel schedule on my site, and I’m always ready for adventure if you want to book me to join you out of town.

And if you’re still stressing about what to wear for engagement photoshoot, check out my top tips!

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  1. I love this post so much! You’ve really captured how fun and carefree Carmen and Brian are. I love your tips about making the session fun! It’s the best when clients let loose and show off their personalities.

  2. Such a perfect location! I love how easy and fun it is to get candid photos in the right space, and you’ve done it here! I LOVE the last one of them on the roller coaster with their hands in the air!

  3. I seriously just love how fun and unique this session is!! I really love how you captured how fun and adventurous Carmen and Brian truly are – especially together. Love, love, love!!

  4. This is the CUTEST engagement session ever! I found myself smiling the whole way through! You captured this couple in such a fun, light-hearted way! Love this Lake Winnie session and also the helpful tips you included!

  5. These are so vibrant and fun! They must have loved every single photo! How freaking cool are they!