Some sessions just feel like pure joy—and this one was exactly that. Elijah and Audra met me at Boy Scout Beach during a golden low tide afternoon, ready for a little adventure. Elijah’s cowboy hat and Audra’s suede boots set the tone, and of course, his dog trotted happily alongside us.


From swing dancing in the sand to laughing nonstop as they splashed in the water, these two couldn’t stop smiling. Every moment was lighthearted, playful, and filled with love.


What I loved most was how much fun they were having just being together. It didn’t matter if they were dancing, giggling, or wading into the chilly water—they were all in.


Elijah put it best when he shared afterward: “Had such an amazing time getting to show my beautiful girlfriend around Kodiak and to have one of my favorite and most talented childhood friends, Ellen do a photo shoot for us to capture some of the memories💕🙌🏻 Excited to see what the future holds for us.”


I couldn’t agree more—it was such a joy to capture these memories for them.


I love when sessions feel like this—laid-back, playful, and true to who you are. If you’ve been thinking about getting photos with your person (or your pup), let’s make it happen. 📸✨

A romantic proposal unfolds along a scenic coastal cliff with mountains and ocean views at golden hour.
A black and white series showing an intimate moment between a couple on a beach wearing matching jackets.
Two people in cozy sweaters and straw hats share tender moments together at the beach.
A romantic black and white photograph of a couple embracing on a beach with the ocean in the background.
A couple in western attire shares a romantic moment on a beach with mountains visible in the background.
Person in floral top and cream hat enjoying a tender moment with their fluffy dog at the beach.
A romantic moment between a couple sitting in tall grass with a person wearing a cowboy hat and colorful tropical shirt.
A joyful couple embracing and laughing together in black and white photographs at the seaside.
A series of five black and white photographs showing a couple in tender moments at a beach setting.
A couple in cowboy boots and western attire relax together on grassy coastal terrain.
A romantic couple in western attire and a fuzzy jacket embrace and laugh together on a scenic beach.
Two people share a joyous embrace and laugh together on a breezy beach in black and white photography.
A couple in casual clothing holds hands while taking a romantic walk along a misty beach with evergreen trees visible.
A romantic series of candid kisses and embraces on a beach with mountains in the background.
A couple embraces on the beach wearing a brown jacket and colorful floral print clothing at sunset.
People walk and play on a sandy beach in winter coats creating a series of black and white silhouettes against the ocean.