Toronto-based photographer Alex Neary, of Wild Eyed Photography, envisioned doing a boho camping engagement shoot for her friend Elle since the day they met — before Elle was even engaged. After Dan proposed to Elle, the couple asked Alex to shoot their engagement session.

In the age of viral YouTube marriage proposals — featuring marching bands and fake movie trailers — it’s no wonder guys are upping the ante when it comes to popping the question. The pressure is on like never before!

While most couples look forward to their engagement session, it can be challenging to design a concept that (a) hasn’t already been done a million times and (b) is an authentic reflection of your relationship. That’s why we love this brilliant tomato-fight engagement shoot from Elisabeth Millay Photography.

Alice in Wonderland meets Wes Anderson meets Jane Austen in this adorable literary-themed engagement shoot. Aside from being college sweethearts, Shannon and Karl are bookworms and lovers of all things vintage. So it was a given that their engagement shoot would have some bookish, retro flair.

Jason Min stole our hearts with this creative proposal video. Too bad he made it for his girlfriend and not for us! Jason filmed the video as he drove from New York to Philadelphia, a trip he does frequently to visit his long-distance girlfriend.