Northwest Arkansas Engagement Photos

Yay, you’re engaged! Soon you’ll be sending out save-the-dates and printing your engagement photos in your home! Engagement sessions are an amazing time to get to know your photographer and see how they work. But where to shoot? Finding the perfect engagement session location is so important! It’s a reflection of your love and where you feel the most comfortable. Here are some of my favorite spots in Northwest Arkansas for engagement photos!

Northwest Arkansas Engagement Photo Locations

I’m from Fayetteville and have lived in Arkansas for more than 30 years! I am passionate about this state and the people who live here. When meeting with my couples in person or on the phone, I always try to gauge what type of experience they want for their engagement session— do they want an urban or natural background? Do they want to go hiking for awesome views (future blog post idea: adventure engagement sessions and why you should consider one!!) or walk around the U of A campus and find their names on Senior Walk? Do they want to dress up with heels and a little red dress and suit or dress down with comfy sweaters and skinny jeans (or both!)?

The perfect location will depend on the couple, and it’s up to you and your partner to decide where you want to shoot!

Read on to discover some of my favorite engagement session spots in Northwest Arkansas! 🙂

Bella Vista Waterfall Engagement Photos

Bella Vista has some stunning waterfalls and lakes, making it a great choice for natural inspired engagement photos in Northwest Arkansas!

Devil’s Den State Park Engagement Photos

Want a place that feels far away but is pretty close to Fayetteville? Devil’s Den has waterfalls, gorgeous hikes to scenic cliffside views and stunning cedar and pine groves. The trail to Yellow Rock is one of my favorites, and you can catch gorgeous light year-round.

A Waterfall Engagement Session at Devil’s Den State Park

Crystal Bridges Museum Engagement Photos

I loooove Crystal Bridges! If you’re a sucker for modern architecture, cool ivy walls and lots of greenery, look no further that this gorgeous modern marvel in the heart of NWA! Plus, it’s only a 10 minute drive from kitschy downtown Bentonville and The Momentary. This is a great spot for a more urban engagement session feel.

Museum Engagement Photos at Crystal Bridges in Bentonville, Arkansas

A Modern Engagement Session at Crystal Bridges

Tanyard Creek Nature Trail Engagement Photos

Green grass- check! Sprawling woods- check! Waterfall and epic lake with a dock- check! Cute little creek where you can hammock- check!

Tanyard Creek is a great, secluded place to take gorgeous engagement photos. Located just 10 minutes north of Bentonville, epic spot abounds with gorgeous photo locations.

A Romantic Engagement Session at Tanyard Creek

Tanyard Creek Engagement Photos in Bella Vista, AR

White Rock Recreation Area Engagement Photos

Okay, hear me out- White Rock IS a little ways off the beaten trail. It requires a GPS and coordinates, and about 5-6 hours of availability if you’re driving from Fayetteville (two hours to get there, an hour long session, two hours to get back). However, the views are stunning and it would even be the perfect place for a weekend camping trip. If you like epic sunsets and getting out in nature (way out in nature), I totally suggest this area. Talk with your photog about any permits you may need to shoot here.

An Adventurous Engagement Session at White Rock Mountain

An Adventurous Engagement Session at Kings River Overlook in Arkansas

Eureka Springs Engagement Photos

If you’re looking for a funky, historic town with a hippie vibe and charm reminiscent of old San Francisco, Eureka Springs is the perfect spot! Downtown is my favorite part but you can also check out the Crescent Hotel and Lake Leatherwood. I like to walk the streets with my couples and find some cool new spots or neat shops to explore- you really do find something new every time you visit.

Downtown Bentonville Arkansas Engagement Photos

This spot is fun, modern and has an urban twist! I love Downtown Bentonville because it has gorgeous architecture and can be a fun spot for an engagement session! Plus, there are tons of restaurants and things to do, so you can have a date night afterwards!

A Modern Engagement Session in Downtown Bentonville, Arkansas

Downtown Bentonville Engagement Photos with A Waterfall

Wilson Park Engagement Photos

I LOVE Wilson Park in Fayetteville for some fun and outdoorsy engagement photos! This park is located really close to downtown and has nature trails, gorgeous fields and tons of greenery year round. It’s a fantastic spot if you’re planning to visit the U of A Campus or downtown Fayetteville as a second location.

A Tennis Inspired Engagement Session in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Buffalo National River Engagement Photos

Okay, so hear me out– this one is a little bit farther from Northwest Arkansas, but it’s still extremely beautiful! The Buffalo River is the first National River in the US, and it’s absolutely stunning. It’s located about an hour and a half from Fayetteville and offers tons of recreation opportunities year round. It is perfect for an adventurous engagement session too, and would be a perfect spot for a camping trip or weekend getaway!

An Adventurous Engagement Session on the Buffalo River in Arkansas

Romantic Sunset Engagement Photos on the Buffalo River

University of Arkansas Campus

The University of Arkansas Campus in Fayetteville is a great spot for engagement photos! I particularly like Old Main and the more modern buildings on campus. This campus has a historic and romantic feel, making it perfect for engagement photos!

Beaver Lake + Hobbs State Park

There are tons of hidden overlooks at Beaver Lake for adventurous engagement photos close to Northwest Arkansas! I really love some of the campgrounds that have stunning views, perfect for a natural backdrop.

Downtown Fayetteville

Downtown Fayetteville is a great spot for urban engagement photos! I particularly like Block Street and the square. There are a lot of cool alleyways, murals and hidden gems, plus this spot is also close to the University of Arkansas campus.

Osage Park, Bentonville Engagement Photos

Osage Park is a nature park in Bentonville, next to the airport. I love the tall grass and pretty wooden boardwalks. This is truly a stunning spot and just 10 minutes from Downtown Bentonville for a second location.