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Couples & Engegement Sessions

 

THE REAL STUFF OF LOVE


Love is everything. It’s the way your heart skips when they say your name, how their laugh becomes your favorite sound, and how one look can make the whole world go quiet. It’s forehead kisses, spontaneous slow dances in the kitchen, and finishing each other’s sentences like you’re the stars of your own romantic comedy.


It’s magical. It’s poetic. It’s… okay, I’m gagging a little.


Let’s be honest: love is also bickering over where to eat (again), sending each other memes instead of talking, and that one bizarre voice you both do that would get you side-eyed in public. It's inside jokes, eye rolls, and knowing exactly how to push each other’s buttons and how to calm them down afterward.


That’s the real stuff, and that’s what I love to photograph.


Couples and engagement sessions with Elm Photography are relaxed, natural, and centered on you. Whether you’re sweet and snuggly, silly and sassy, or somewhere in between, I’ll guide you with prompts that feel more like hanging out than posing. No forced romance, no awkward prom arms, just the real stuff.


Newly engaged, celebrating an anniversary, or just plain in love with your person? Let’s create images that feel honest, effortless, and completely you, because love doesn’t have to look perfect. It just has to look like yours.

Couple in dark clothing sharing intimate embrace on nature trail.
Couple in casual attire walking together on path surrounded by trees.
A couple in coordinating burgundy and purple outfits shares a tender moment while walking on a path surrounded by greenery.
A tender embrace between a couple under trees with dappled sunlight.
A couple poses against a lush green tree backdrop for formal photos.
A couple walking together along a covered walkway with wooden beams and rustic architecture.
Black and white photo of a playful couple showing joyful expressions outdoors with trees in background.
A couple in blue and green sweaters embrace while smiling outdoors with trees in the background.
A couple shares a joyful laugh together while standing outdoors in a natural green setting.
A casual couple posing together on a misty beach.
A romantic embrace outdoors with lush greenery in the background.
An intimate moment between a couple backlit by golden sunlight.
Couple walking hand in hand through sun-dappled grove at sunset.
A sweet black and white portrait capturing a loving moment between partners.
Romantic couple sharing tender moment on rocky beach coastline.
Couple sharing intimate moment in golden sunlit field with warm smiles.
Couple in sweaters embracing among birch trees in autumn.
Couple embracing and laughing together on sandy beach dunes.
Couple embracing in nature with sun flare through trees.
Couple sharing a romantic moment on a wooden bridge surrounded by lush greenery.
Black and white portrait of couple sharing tender moment outdoors.
Couple in casual winter wear sharing a tender moment outdoors.
A couple sharing a joyful embrace outdoors under trees with genuine laughter and affection.
Intimate couple moment against dramatic layered rock cliff formations.
Couple sharing a playful moment outdoors during a sunset photoshoot.
A black and white engagement photo showing hands with rings in focus.
A couple walks hand in hand along a misty beach wearing casual attire.
Intimate moment between couple backlit by golden sunset.
A candid black and white photo of a couple embracing, showing tattoo detail.
Mature couple sharing tender moment outdoors with soft natural lighting.
Close-up of couple sharing an intimate moment in golden sunlight.
Couple in matching plaid jackets smiling at each other in warm sunset light.
Romantic couple embracing in sunset light under trees in park setting.
An intimate black and white portrait of a couple sharing a tender moment outdoors.
Mature couple walking hand in hand through a park on a sunny day.
A couple wearing casual dark jackets walks together in an outdoor setting with trees and foliage in the background.
A romantic black and white photo shows an intimate embrace between a couple in an outdoor setting.

 

LOVE IS A STORY WORTH CAPTURING FOREVER.

LET’S TURN YOUR MOMENTS INTO MEMORIES

 

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A couple walks together on a sunny dirt path surrounded by golden grass and trees in the distance.

July 27th, 2024

Emma + Mike's Engagement Session at Cocheo Park

Engagement/Couple Session
Close up of engagement ring as woman's hand rests on partner's arm.

June 18th, 2024

Maddie + Art's Surprise Engagement Session at The Mission Golf Course

Engagement/Couple Session
A couple embraces in front of dramatic layered rock formations at sunset, creating a romantic coastal landscape scene.

November 10th, 2023

Rachel & Brian's Engagement Session at Wall Beach

Engagement/Couple Session
Two people embrace and laugh together on a sunny afternoon in an open field with trees in the background.

"SHE KNOWS HOW TO MAKE EVERYONE FEEL COMFORTABLE AND HAVE FUN."

EMMA + MIKE


"We’ve used Erin for a couple different photo shoots now and she’s great. She knows how to make everyone feel comfortable and have fun. We definitely will be getting future family pictures done with Erin. She is so generous with the amount of pictures you receive with a natural talent for photography. Her photos will forever be up in our home."