I’m back for more from this fun anniversary portrait session. There’s a trend right now in the photography industry to capture couples not just at engagement sessions but at all stages in their relationship. It’s such a good idea. You shouldn’t just have great photos made for your engagement or wedding – but seek other occasions to have photos of the two of you. Anniversaries are a great time to book a portrait session. So are other milestones. I can picture a wonderfully creative session taking place at the site of a first home or even the empty lot where you’re going to build a home.

What I noted about this session is how relaxed and fun they are together. They really know one another. There’s a comfort and real joy between them. They are celebrating their 10th anniversary this month as am I – and I felt a real kindred spirit with where they are in their relationship. Speaking from personal experience, there’s so much more appreciation for that partner who has been through so much with you and knows you better than anyone else in the world. Such a nice sentiment to capture for them together.

On with more photos from their second sneak peek! Love this first one because that’s a surfer with a board in the distance on the walkway behind them. Very beachy.

For some reason, I love “headless” shots. I’m not sure how clients feel about them, so this is your chance to let me know – leave me a comment! I think the reason I love them so much is because they convey emotion in a secondary way without the direct facial expressions – the way they’re holding hands, casually, but comfortably and how she’s leaning into him, it tells a little story in itself.  The photo above is a more traditional take on the same shot – it conveys the same warmth but in a different, more direct way than the photo below.

The way they look at each other is awesome. (Cheesy word but I can’t think of anything better because it’s true, it’s awesome!)

Such beautiful light on the beach and cooler weather, too.

They’ve both got their serious-but-not-really faces on here. This one is one of my favorites, too.

Definitely one of my session favorites – I picture this type of photo framed and sitting on the groom/husband’s desk at work!

Love, love the smiles here.