NE engaged couple blocks public park trail for their engagement photoshoot, refuses to let visitors pass, so two strangers ruin their pictures: ‘He went out on the stepping stones right behind them’

Cata Holmes • Writer

Oct 30, 2026 5:15 PM EDT

In New England, an engaged couple decided to take over an entire public park for their fall-themed engagement photoshoot. Because it took longer than expected and they didn't clear the park, visitors took their own measurements and ruined the shots.

How long should people wait for an engagement photoshoot in a public park?

I'm sure fall in New England is one of the most beautiful seasons; no wonder this couple chose it for their engagement photoshoot. I can imagine those pictures with the orange trees behind them, leaves on the ground, and the pond in the back… it feels magical just to think about it. The only problem? It's a public park, and everyone has the right to spend time there without waiting for them to finish taking the longest pictures.

Stepping away for a couple of minutes so they can get those perfect pictures is okay! Most of us wouldn't mind waiting just a bit for them to finish. But, in this case, the photographer was the problem. He was not only mean and disrespectful when kicking everyone out of the pond and the view, but he also took almost 20 minutes to finish those shots. Any experienced photographer knows how to handle this without taking ages, and in the worst case, they can remove people from the background with editing tools.

*A photographer is taking outdoor pictures in a public park during an engagement photo session.*
*Not actual story subjects.*

Sounds like the perfect place for an engagement photoshoot!

The conflict is starting to arise… the stepping stones are very much used by everyone! Not just the couple…

Ok... the photographer's attitude isn't cooperating at all...

Photographer sets up and starts snapping away. People are on both sides hiding out of view while the s ot continues. And continues. And continues. 15 minutes later one guy yells, 'Are you going to finish soon? I've been waiting here for 15 minutes. So have a lot of other people.'

Oh no… There was no patience at all from either of them

Bride to be says they are ruining her pictures and everyone needs to stop being a h_les. So the guy that asked them to wrap it up decided if she thought he was an ah le then an a h le he'd be.

Why was this bride so infuriated about wanting the perfect photoshoot? I mean I get the point, but why so angry when realizing that people want to enjoy the park as well! I think social media has made us a bit obsessed with making everything look perfect and showing little to no problems or mistakes. And unfortunately, that's not how life works. Engagement photos need to look perfect, romantic, wholesome, and loving… with no one within a hundred feet! By obsessing too much over the outcome, she forgets the most important part: celebrating that she's getting married soon and enjoying the experience of being photographed!

Yep... his revenge right there: ruining every single picture, and he even got himself a henchman

Most people would agree with these two men, who, tired of waiting, decided to photobomb the photos. Is it the nicest thing to do? Probably not! And now wonder why they made the couple so upset. But listen, take it as a sign: you're taking over a beautiful public park, and there's a whole bunch of people who want to take their pictures or just enjoy it. It's funny to me how the couple wanted this perfect shot, and all they ended up with were photos with people in the background and a viral story about two complete strangers! I guess they learned a valuable lesson about being considerate of others' time, which is more important than a perfect shot.

Well, at least they were enjoying the view... right?

I guess what was supposed to be a romantic photoshoot ended up causing a huge scene at the public park

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*A public park walking trail where visitors were forced to wait during a couple's photoshoot.*
*Photo is a representation of scenes.*

ImprovementFar5054 Are these the same type of that like, wear all white t shirts and blue jeans and pose with their families all wearing the same clothes?

*An engaged couple posing for a romantic photo in a public park in New England.*
*Actor performance of story events.*

marquessmint This reminds me of all the groups I see doing dance covers in public. While it does sk to have someone deliberately ruin a shot, if you're in public, the public also has a right to exist in those spaces. Either film somewhere else or accept that some people in public spaces don't care about your content as much as you do.

FeistyChickadee This happens all the time at a historic trust site near me. Photographers aren't supposed to block the paths, but they do ALL THE TIME. One time I was there and a guy set up his proposal (videographer, photographer and all) in the middle of a main pathway. Great, where do we go now without looking like aj rk?

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