Genna & Michael’s Coney Island Engagement Session
Genna & Michael’s Coney Island Engagement Session:
Springtime, Sweetness & Full Circle Moments
When Genna and Michael told me they wanted to do their engagement photos at Coney Island, I was already in. But when they added that this was the spot where they had their very first date? Well, cue the collective “awww.” There’s just something extra special about photographing couples in places that mean something to them—and this one had sentimental springtime charm written all over it.
Coney Island in the spring is like a well-kept secret. The crowds haven’t quite arrived, the colors feel even more vibrant after a long winter, and there’s an energy in the air that makes everything feel brand new.
We wandered past shuttered rides slowly coming back to life, captured golden hour light on the beach, and paused for a few quiet moments in all the spots where their first sparks flew. It wasn’t overly posed or fussy—just real, relaxed, and undeniably them. They strolled the same boardwalk where their story began, now engaged and laughing like it was still date number one.
If you’re thinking about engagement photos that are fun, meaningful, and a little outside the box, Coney Island in the spring is one of our fave spots. It’s nostalgic, colorful, and somehow manages to feel both playful and romantic at the same time.
Planning a spring session at Coney Island? Here’s what to know:
Layers, layers, layers: Spring breezes can be unpredictable—bring something cute to cozy up in.
Weekdays are golden: Less hustle, more space to be yourselves.
Bring a piece of your story: Whether it’s where you met, had your first date, or just a place you love, meaning makes magic.
Don’t overthink it: The best photos happen when you're just enjoying the moment.
Ready to make your own full-circle memories? Visit apollofields.com to book your spring session—we’ll bring the camera, you bring the love.
