Here are the best engagement photo locations on North Shore MA. From Gloucester to Newburyport, the North Shore provides stunning backdrops for those looking for a coastal engagement session. Whether you want your session to feature sandy beaches, a lighthouse, the rocky coastline, or salty marshes these locations below are the top spots.
COUPLES SESSION INFO & PRICING
BOOK ME FOR YOUR NORTH SHORE MASSACHUSETTS ENGAGEMENT SESSION
WHEN DO NORTH SHORE MA COUPLE SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?
Couple sessions (engagement, anniversary, or just because) can be booked at sunrise or sunset weekdays Monday-Thursday or sunrise weekend sessions (if I’m not out photographing a wedding). The prettiest light to photograph in always takes place within 2 hours after sunrise and within 2 hours of sunset to get the best pictures possible. That way you don’t have to squint with the sun, it won’t create deep shadows under your eyes, and it has the dreamiest golden light!
Top tip: To get beautiful backlit images of the sun rising over the ocean (think SoCal vibes) these locations are all best for SUNRISE so you don’t have to stare into the sun the whole time. Also most of these beaches are still very crowded at sunset during the summer tourist season.
THINGS TO DO IN NORTH SHORE MA:
Book a beach couples session with me!
Take a surfing lesson or rent a board at Cape Ann Surf & SUP
Grab coffee at one of the following shops: Little Wolf Coffee, Kid Dream Coffee, Atomic Cafe
Go on the Essex River Cruise
Imagine you’re in Europe with a picnic or stroll at the Crane Estate
Go camping at Salisbury Beach
Visit these cute downtowns: Gloucester, Beverly, Salem, Newburyport, Rockport (especially Motif #1)
Stop by Russel Orchards Farm & Winery for local items, wine, and PYO produce
Visit Ipswich’s Appleton Farm the oldest continually working farm in the country
Go on a Whale Watch with 7Seas Whale Watch out of Gloucester or Cape Ann Whale Watch
THE BEST ENGAGEMENT PHOTO LOCATIONS ON NORTH SHORE MA
WINGAERSHEEK BEACH
TOWN: GLOUCESTER
ADDRESS: 232 ATLANTIC STREET GLOUCESTER, MA
BEST TIME FOR A SESSION: SUNRISE & LOW TIDE
CRANE BEACH
TOWN: IPSWICH
ADDRESS: 310 ARGILLA ROAD IPSWICH, MA
BEST TIME FOR A SESSION: SUNRISE
SINGING BEACH
TOWN: MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
ADDRESS: 119 BEACH STREET, MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, MA 01944
BEST TIME FOR A SESSION: SUNRISE
ALLYN COX RESERVATION ESSEX COUNTY GREENBELT
TOWN: ESSEX
BEST TIME FOR A SESSION: SUNRISE
GOOD HARBOR BEACH
TOWN: GLOUCESTER
ADDRESS: 99 THATCHER ROAD GLOUCESTER, MA
BEST TIME FOR A SESSION: SUNRISE
HALIBUT POINT STATE PARK
TOWN: ROCKPORT
ADDRESS: 4 GOTT AVE, ROCKPORT MA
BEST TIME FOR A SESSION: SUNRISE
PLUM ISLAND
SALISBURY BEACH
BOOK ME AS YOUR NORTH SHORE MA ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER
I would absolutely love to photograph your beach couples session in one of these stunning backdrops on North Shore Massachusetts. You can find info & pricing for a couples session here and my contact form to get in touch about your date here. Let’s create some coastal magic!
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