Looking for Valentine’s day phootshoot ideas, you can actually re-create by yourselves, together at home? Want some different Valentines photo ideas, that really mix it up? Then here’s 17+ (fun & original!) Valentines photoshoot ideas you HAVE to give a go on Valentine’s Day 2025.
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Why You Have To Do a Couples Valentines Photoshoot
So before we get into it, it’s worth noting why you should absolutely do a couples photoshoot this year! Never done one before? Well, why not make it a new tradition?! See –
- Doing a couples valentines photoshoot is a super fun and flirty free home date idea that – actually – doesn’t have to cost a penny!
- It taps into the (essential!) different types of intimacy to help you feel closer than ever before. We’re talking not just physical but emotional and experiential, too!
- If you do it every year, it becomes ridiculously cute to look back on, year on year, and really shows the key dating and relationship milestones that you work through.
- It’s one of the most romantic things to do for your partner… And I promise you, if you give it a go this year, you’ll both want to do it again and again!
How To Do a DIY Valentines Photoshoot
Now, if you want to do your own Valentine’s Day photoshoot, don’t worry – you don’t have to spend a huge amount of money on hiring a photographer or stocking up on all the kit.
You can actually do a couples Valentine’s photoshoot on your phone with a little help from a phone tripod and button.
The tripod will hold your phone securely in place. (And when you get a good one, it becomes pretty darn sturdy!) Then the button enables you to press and snap a picture, without having to rely on the timer.
My partner and I use this set up all the time and it works a treat, so it’s certainly a budget-friendly alternative we highly recommend giving a go!
You may also like to grab a polaroid camera. We recommend the Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera Starter Bundle. Again, it’s what we have and use, and it doesn’t cost an arm & a leg!
This enables you to then create cute photos like this. Pretty neat, hey?!
17 (Fun & Original!) Valentines Photoshoot Ideas
So, what have we got? What couples Valentines photo ideas are an absolute must for 2025?
Well, in no particular order, here’s 17+ fun ideas for different things you can do to create – truly special – Valentines photos with your loved one next year…
1) Pose With Balloons
First up, you can’t have a Valentine’s photoshoot without love heart balloons, but these also then become the perfect props for posing with!
Hold them, hide behind them, fill the room with them – do whatever comes naturally to you!
2) Or With DIY Hearts
Think balloons are a bit much? Then DIY hearts work too! Simply grab some red card, have fun cutting them out, then snap some cute valentines pics with them!
The red card can then be re-used for making over cute DIY valentines gifts, so it won’t go to waste!
3) Take It To The Floor!
Looking for different Valentine’s photoshoot ideas? Then be sure to take it to the floor!
Lie down with your loved one – on the floor itself, or a bed, and cover the space around you with Valentine’s decorations, snapping the picture from above.
Switching up the angles can be super fun & playful, you see, so why not give it a go?!
4) Go Head To Head!
Now before you jump to conclusion, thinking we’re going to bring out all the valentines competitions and valentines games – that’s not actually the case!
See, one of the sweetest Valentines photoshoot ideas is to touch heads – literally.
Again, play around with different angles but this one really does make you end up with Valentines photos that look like they’ve been taken by a professional!
5) Lock Eyes
Locking eyes is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to build intimacy in a relationship, so why not bring it into your couples valentines photoshoot to bring you closer – both physically, intimately and emotionally?!
Hold each other, look into each other’s eyes, and you’ll forget the camera is there in no time!
6) Lock Hands!
Hand holding is another great way to feel connected during your couples valentines photoshoot. You could also take it one step further by using your hand to make a love heart shape…
It’s very symbolic on the day of love, and can be used very creatively!
7) Lock Lips!
Now, I’m sure there will be plenty of locked lips this Valentine’s Day – whether you’re taking on our Valentines Kissing Challenge, or not!
And so, it makes sense to also then capture the moment, as one of your Valentines photoshoot ideas. Make it jokey and funny, or intimate and meaningful – play around with it!
8) Keep The Intimate Moments To Yourself
Prefer to keep the intimate moments to yourself? Then that’s okay. That’s when we bring the balloons and props back in… Because they actually make for pretty sweet Valentines pics.
9) Turn Up The Heat!
Wondering why you’re having intimacy issues in the bedroom? Then maybe a saucy couples valentines photoshoot could be part of the fix!
Grab some outfits that make you feel good, and play around with saucy valentines photo ideas!
Not only does it help you feel confident about the way that you look, but it can really re-ignite the spark in your relationship… So don’t automatically rule this one out before giving it a go!
10) Capture Your Valentine’s Date As It Unfolds
This includes capturing the little details of the date – and the romantic set-up that you’ve created so that you can really remember each valentines date you do each year…
You can also capture the special moments within the date.
This is a clever valentines photoshoot idea, as it incorporates the photoshoot within the date itself and leaves you with more candid shots…
Especially when you simply leave your camera on recording and take photo screenshots from it at the end.
So whether you’re making Valentines cocktails or playing cute & fun Valentine’s games, be sure to snap away as it’ll be beautiful to look back on in years to come…
11) Capture The Moment You Receive Your Gift(s)
Going all out with your Valentine’s Day presents this year? Want to add an extra element of surprise – making the valentines photoshoot part of it, too?
Then try to HIDE your camera set up, cover your partners eyes, and do a reaction video as you reveal to them, their gift(s!)
12) Go Solo With Your Gifts
Is your partner a little shy? Want a moment to yourself? Then one of the best solo valentines photoshoot ideas is to pose with your gifts!
It’s a great way to remember what you got each year, and – when your partner spurs you on as they snap the pics – it can be a super fun and playful experience too!
13) Create Cute Backdrops
It’s time to bring out the Valentine’s backdrops! Whether you go for foil fringe curtains, Valentines banners, DIY paper backdrops, or a combination of them all – it’s a no brainer to use these in your valentines photoshoot.
Have fun creating different backdrops each year, then snap, snap, snap away!
14) Take It Outdoors
Now, as we head towards the end of our valentines photoshoot ideas, we want to remind you that this doesn’t always have to be indoors.
Even if you’re taking your own Valentines photos, with fun outfits and props – you shouldn’t feel embarrassed or shy. It’s a beautiful day!
Take your selfie tripod or ask a stranger to snap a few pictures for you on Valentine’s Day!
They’re highly likely to say yes, and – when you ask the right person – they’ll probably get into it even more than you think, leaving you with pictures you’ll never forget!
15) Have Fun With It!
Like all Valentine’s date ideas, the most important thing is that you’re having fun.
A Valentine’s photoshoot should therefore NEVER fill you with dread! If it does… you’re taking it too seriously!
So grab some Valentine’s props, funny glasses & hats, have a little pout, pull funny faces, laugh, sing, dance! Do whatever the two of you want to do and which feels like genuine fun.
The photos will come out far better from it – trust me. And you’ll enjoy it far more in the process!
16) Create a Clever Silhouette
Looking for more creative Valentine’s photoshoot ideas? Then why not have a go at trying to re-create this cute couples silhouette?
Silhouette photography can actually be easier than you think. Like many things in life, it’s just a case of knowing how. So play around with it. Put yourselves to the test!
17) Cover Each Other In Kisses
Last but not least, we’ve got to mention one of the BEST Valentines photoshoot ideas which is – undoubtably to cover each other in kisses!
If you’re looking to learn how to be more physically affectionate, it’s an absolute no-brainer!
They’ll love it, you’ll love it, and it just keeps the photoshoot super fun!
That’s All For This One
So there we have it – that rounds up our top 17+ Valentines photoshoot ideas you have to have a go at re-creating next Valentine’s Day 2025.
I hope this has filled you with inspiration.
Here’s to the happiest Valentine’s Day ahead and many many more.
All the best!
Love,
Ell_xx
