Alyssa and Matt live four hours from me, but they decided to travel to Northern Michigan to take some dreamy beach engagement photos. (The beaches downstate just do not compare to the beaches up north and in west Michigan!) We went to a beach in Charlevoix on Lake Michigan. It was my first time shooting here and it’s become a favorite spot of mine since!
I first met Alyssa and Matt at a wedding back in 2023. They were part of the wedding party as a bridesmaid and groomsman, and I remember them being so much fun. I decided right then and there that if they were ever to reach out to me about shooting their wedding one day, I’d make it happen! They are just that wonderful, so fun, and SO IN LOVE!!!
Playful Engagement Photos
This engagement session was their first time getting photos done as a couple. I wanted to capture their playfulness and joy. Together, we definitely did just that! This session will forever be one of my favorites. It was perfect in every way!!! We documented these two’s engagement with photos during sunset and blue hour and it was FLAWLESS.
Alyssa brought a blanket for some cozy lounging photos in the sand. We also made sure to get some champagne popping photos too! And, they brought their pups, which were both absolutely precious.
Getting to Know The Couple
They told me about how Matt proposed and some of the hobbies they share:
“We got engaged at Yosemite National Park in front of Bridal Veil Falls when we flew to California to visit friends. We both love nature so it was super exciting to get engaged at such a beautiful place, surrounded by water of course. We love to do anything outside! Walking the dogs, biking, paddle boarding, boating, snowboarding, and golfing. We try to take our dogs with us whenever possible because they’re part of the family!”
When I asked them what their favorite things about each other were…
♡ Matt said Alyssa’s sense of humor, her eyes, and how how lovey she is.
♡ Alyssa said Matt’s big heart is her favorite character trait, and she also loves his eyes.
We all had such an incredible and fun time capturing Alyssa and Matt’s engagement photos! I can’t wait for the happy couple’s wedding next year.
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