05/29/2026
M lives in SoCal, and we originally met through our dog Instagram. We shared a love for dog training and our everyday life with dogs. So when my husband and I were on a trip to SoCal in the fall of 2023 with our dogs, we met up with M and her dog, Finn. It was so fun finally meeting our dog Instagram friends after talking online for so long.
Two and a half years later, I was back in SoCal for a wedding, and I also got to do engagement photos for M & J.❣️
M & J's engagement session in Southern California wasn't about performing for the camera but about living in the rhythm of their everyday life together with Finn.
We're so used to styling engagement sessions, but this one was meant to reflect what life looks like for them day to day. Finn is part of so many of their adventures, from frequent beach trips to everyday exploring, and I wanted to highlight how much M & J love doing life with him. It was casual, laid back, and most importantly, a true representation of them.
Documenting dogs being dogs and their relationship with their humans is my favorite part about having them at sessions. This engagement session wasn't just about the next chapter of M & J's relationship, but about the fuller picture of the life they've already created with Finn.
I believe that the most meaningful engagement sessions are the ones that reflect your personalities, your story, and your real life together, like the places you return to, the routines you love, and all the little details that feel like home.🌴
We went out to dinner after our session and spent the rest of the evening hanging out. I didn't have my dogs this time with me, but I'm looking forward to doing another California road trip with them so they can also reunite with their pal, .tothe.rescue.💖
If you're looking for engagement photos that feel like your real life (and one who knows dogs pretty well 😉), I'd love to wotk together. Inquire in the link in my bio for 2026-2027 weddings and sessions.
