Editorial Engagement Photos | SoHo City Streets, NYC

September 1, 2019

Editorial engagement photos are ideal if you’re seeking images that feel like they came from a Vogue magazine spread. If you’re hoping to have editorial engagement photos in NY, the SoHo city streets make an awesome backdrop.

We recently had the chance to capture the lovely Morgan and Aaron’s SoHo couples session. Today, we’re sharing it here to give you some inspiration for your own editorial engagement photos in NYC.

  • Couple standing on the cobblestone streets of Soho for their NYC editorial engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A young couple in love holding hands and walking along the cobblestone streets in SoHo NYC during an editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography
  • Couple kissing on the cobblestone streets of SoHo NYC during their editorial engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography

These two lovely humans are musicians who moved to New York City from Texas to pursue their creative dreams. We’re thrilled to support them in their art, and don’t be surprised if you see or hear them performing on a stage near you sometime soon!

On top of showcasing Morgan and Aaron’s editorial engagement photos, we’ll share tips on planning your own SoHo engagement session. Now, let’s get to know SoHo NYC to discover if this beautiful part of NY is for you.

  • Capturing the vibe of NYC streets using scaffolding as framing during an Editorial engagement photo session with You Look Lovely Photography
  • Couple share a sweet moment while standing on the sidewalk streets of Soho for their NYC editorial engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography

Why SoHo NYC is one of the best spots for editorial engagement photos

SoHo gets its name for being “south of Houston Street,” and it’s downtown NYC location is considered part of Lower Manhattan.

Bordered by Greenwich Village and NoHo to the north, the Hudson River to the west, TriBeCa to the south, and NoLiTa, Little Italy, and Chinatown to the east and southeast, you can easily walk to any of these adjacent areas to make the most of your day before and after your SoHo engagement photos are taken.


  • Couple sits on a bench nestled into a brick wall in SoHo NYC for their editorial engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A stylish couple share an adorable moment during their SoHo NYC editorial engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A couple kissing on a bench in Soho for their NYC editorial engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography

With picturesque, urban accents and colorful, textured backdrops, there’s an abundance of beauty to be found in SoHo’s chic surroundings.

Considered the most fashionable neighborhood in NYC, SoHo features cobblestone streets, ornate architecture, and classic city details. Add cute restaurants, fancy hotels, and cozy cafes to the equation, and you’ll find some of the best editorial engagement photo locations in NYC across this affluent area.


  • A stylish man walks on the cobblestone streets of SoHo NYC during his editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A candid moment of a lovely laughing woman on the cobblestone streets of SoHo NYC during her editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A stylish couple captured in black and white walking on the cobblestone streets of SoHo NYC during their editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A black and white image of a couple walking on the cobblestone streets of SoHo NYC during their editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography

SoHo NYC is also a hangout for celebrities, artists, and creatives, as well as the setting for countless movies and TV shows. That has a lot to do with how beautiful and artistic the buildings look here, as nearly the entire neighborhood is considered part of the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District.

This 26-block stretch with roughly 500 buildings was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1978. And, thanks to local artists, historians, and residents, SoHo has maintained a timeless city look — even with all the luxury boutiques, new restaurants, and 21st Century touches.


  • A couple in love, smiling and embracing on the stylish streets of Soho NYC during their engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A couple embracing on the stylish streets of Soho NYC during their engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography

With so much variety and style, SoHo is the perfect place for your editorial engagement session. It’s also one of the most romantic engagement photo locations NYC has to offer.

  • An editorial style portrait on film of a stylish man leaning on the street scaffolding during his Soho NYC engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A stylish couple leaning on the street scaffolding during their Soho NYC engagement session with You Look Lovely
An artistic photo of a couples hands toasting featuring a reflection of historic SoHo buildings in their glasses during their editorial style engagement photos with You Look Lovely

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How to get to your SoHo engagement photo shoot in NYC

Depending on where you want to start your NY engagement photo shoot, you have plenty of ways to get there. We suggest taking the NYC subway. This map of SoHo will show you where it’s located and all your subway options.

We like to begin on the east side of SoHo. To get to the perfect starting point, take the Q or R trains to Prince Street or the 4 or 6 trains to Spring Street.

  • A stylish couple walking across the street in Soho NYC during their editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely
  • A fashionable couple pose in Soho NYC for their editorial style engagement session with You Look Lovely

If there’s a spot on the west side of SoHo NYC that you want to start at (or you just wanna snag some cronuts from Dominique Ansel Bakery), take the A, C, or E trains to Spring Street station and head east along Spring Street.  

You can also start from SoHo’s northeast corner. Just take the B, D, or F trains to Broadway/Lafayette Street Station and work your way in.


  • A young couple cuddle while sitting outside of a boutique in SoHo NYC during their editorial engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography

If the train isn’t an option, a taxi, Uber, or Lyft might be best, since public parking is tricky. Plus, private parking lots are on the higher end. You also probably wouldn’t want to be hauling your ride down those cobblestone streets; they’re excellent for editorial engagement photos, but not so much for tires. 😅


  • A stylish couple kiss in front of graffiti art for their SoHo street engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A stylish couple pose in front of graffiti art for their SoHo street engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography

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showcasing lovely couples amidst NYC’s striking landmark skyline.

Important things to consider for SoHo engagement photos

Before you head out for your SoHo engagement session in NY, it’s essential to consider your footwear. You’ll likely be walking at least a little bit, including on pretty-but-perilous cobblestones. If you plan on wearing heels, it’s always better to understand what you might be in store for in advance!

Bring a pair of flats along so your feet can be more comfortable in between walks and after your session.


  • A trendy couple get close during their SoHo street engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A fashionable couple get close during their SoHo city streets engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography

You should also think about what SoHo city streets and scenes are the highest priority for your pictures.

Is it those beautiful, textured cobblestones? A crosswalk with an iconic landmark in the background? Or maybe that sleek green staircase in front of the Prada store?


  • A couple share a sweet moment on the steps of the Prada store in SoHo NYC during their engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A fashionable couple sit the steps of the Prada store in SoHo NYC during their editorial engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography

Wherever you’re most excited about having your editorial engagement photos taken, it’s best to have a plan. Figure out where you want to head first (and second, and third) to ensure your SoHo engagement session is as seamless and smooth as can be.

There are plenty of places you can stop into for indoor engagement photos to change the scenery. And if you plan on changing outfits, there are restaurants, cafes, and hotels all around.


  • The beautiful chandeliers hanging in NoMo Kitchen in SoHo NYC, photographed by You Look Lovely Photography
  • A lovely woman at a hotel rooftop garden overlooking the SoHo streets during an editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography

As always with editorial engagement photos, plan your timing around sunrise and sunset. That way, you’ll have plenty of natural light during your session. Here’s a site where you can check when the sun rises and sets any place, any time.


  • A couple laughs while sharing a drink on a rooftop overlooking historic SoHo buildings during their editorial style engagement photos with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A couple toasts while on a rooftop overlooking historic SoHo buildings during their editorial style engagement photos with You Look Lovely
  • An artistic photo of a couples hands toasting featuring a reflection of historic SoHo buildings in their glasses during their editorial style engagement photos with You Look Lovely

Morgan and Aaron stopped into NoMo SoHo for drinks and to switch attire during their SoHo engagement photos. But that’s not all. There’s also a gorgeous tunnel of green when you enter that’s amazing for couples portraits. And on the second floor, there’s an open-air terrace perfect for intimate couples pictures if your timing is right.

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  • Couple sharing a romantic moment under the archway leading to NoMo during their editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography
  • Couple sharing a romantic moment in NoMo during their editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography
  • A candid capture of a playful couple laughing during their editorial engagement session with You Look Lovely Photography

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