Fun Cocktail Bar Engagement Photos at Bar Louise in Brooklyn

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you combine a cozy cocktail bar, two wildly in love queer women, a round of dirty martinis, and one of the cutest Brooklyn spots on earth… the answer is: magic, obviously.

Kathleen and Alex’s bar engagement photos at Bar Louise were some of my favorites of all time. Like, the kind of session where halfway through you’re like, “Is this work? Or am I third-wheeling the cutest date ever?” And honestly? Both.

Why Cocktail Bar Engagement Photos Are Superior

Look, I love a park. I love a rooftop. But sometimes the best engagement photos happen in a moody cocktail bar. Kathleen and Alex emailed the bar ahead of time, chatted with the manager, and he let us sneak in a few minutes before opening. So for a glorious window of time, it was just us. It ruled!

We sipped dirty martinis. We ate oysters. We talked about all our favorite gay neighborhoods in Philly. There were also zero forced poses. It was just vibes, banter, and two people fully in love and fully themselves.

Also worth noting: Bar Louise is owned by the same team behind Pasta Louise, which is another dreamy spot for any celebration. I’m photographing a wedding reception there in January and cannot wait!

Bar Louise → Prospect Park

Once the bar filled and opened for the afternoon, we wandered over to Prospect Park to catch that late-fall light and peak fiery foliage. They danced under the trees, sprawled in the grass, and dipped each other dramatically (10/10 commitment).

Their all-black outfits looked stunning against the fall colors, and I swear every single photo looked like a movie still. Not because we were trying to make it cinematic—just because their chemistry and comfort with each other made it feel cinematic. That’s the real magic.

Planning Your Own Bar Engagement Photos in NYC or Brooklyn

Your engagement photos don’t need to look like anyone else’s. They don’t need a sweeping vista or a choreographed pose. They can just be you, your person, and whatever snack, drink, or place feels like your personality.

Let’s ditch the stiff poses and do something that makes you feel like your hottest, happiest, most in-love selves. Bar hang? City stroll? Late-night diner vibes? I’m in.

Reach out to book your Brooklyn (or beyond) engagement session!