Joey & Melissa’s Fort Abercrombie Engagement | Love, Laughs & Catching Up


Some sessions are extra special, and this was definitely one of them. I’ve known Joey & Melissa for years—we went to school together back in the day—so getting to photograph this chapter of their story felt pretty surreal. From the second we met up at Fort Abercrombie in Kodiak, Alaska, it was like no time had passed. We spent the sunset catching up, cracking jokes, and turning their engagement session into a full-on nostalgia trip (with plenty of dad jokes, of course).


Engagement photography is all about capturing those real, unfiltered moments, and these two made my job so easy. We explored the forest trails, laughed our way through golden-hour cliffside shots, and leaned into the wild, untamed beauty of Alaska. If you’re dreaming of an engagement session that feels natural, fun, and totally you, Fort Abercrombie is one of the best engagement photo locations in Kodiak—especially for couples who love the outdoors.


It’s always an honor to document love stories, but when it’s for old friends? That’s something extra special.


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👇 Check out more from Joey & Melissa’s engagement session below! 👇

A loving couple embraces in an intimate moment surrounded by a peaceful forest setting.
Close-up shot of a hand wearing an elegant emerald engagement ring with accent stones on a textured fabric background.
A couple laughs together while standing by a wooden railing overlooking a misty mountain lake landscape.
A couple shares a playful embrace while sitting on a wooden bench in a peaceful forest setting.
A couple sharing an intimate moment in a wooded forest setting wearing cream sweaters.
An intimate black and white portrait of a couple embracing in a dark forest setting.
An intimate moment between a couple wearing cozy sweaters as they embrace in a wooded forest setting.
A romantic black and white close-up photo of a couple sharing an intimate moment in cozy sweaters.
Close up portrait of a joyful couple laughing together outdoors on a sunny day.
A playful piggyback ride on a scenic mountainside trail during golden hour.
A joyful piggyback moment captured against a misty mountain landscape.
A romantic moment captured between a couple against a serene lake and mountain backdrop.
A tender intimate moment shared between a couple as they smile and lean close together.
Delicate diamond engagement ring sparkles on a hand resting against a cozy beige sweater.
Silhouetted figures embrace while looking out over a tranquil lake at sunset.
A couple holding hands and dancing joyfully on a cliff overlooking a misty lake.
A romantic couple embrace while sharing a playful intimate moment against a misty lake backdrop.
Two people hiking together on a winding dirt trail through lush green mountain vegetation on a sunny day.
Romantic couple shares a tender moment on a rustic wooden fence surrounded by forest greenery.
A loving couple embraces while sharing a candid black and white moment together outdoors.
A romantic couple sharing an intimate moment while sitting on a wooden bench in a lush forest setting.