Maine & New Hampshire Wedding Photographer // Bring Your Dog to the Engagement Session

Yes. Yes. A thousand times yes.

Look, I love dogs. I’ve got a couple myself and they’re basically the unofficial assistants in my editing cave. Otis is my best employee. So if you’re wondering if you should bring your dog to your engagement session? The answer is hell yes. Bring them. Leash them. Fill them with treats. Treat them like the little furry chaos gremlins they are. I promise, it’ll make your photos better — and the whole vibe more relaxed.

Why Your Dog Makes the Photos Better

There’s something about having your dog there that instantly takes the pressure off. Suddenly, you’re not just standing there wondering where to put your hands — you’re wrangling a leash, laughing at the nonsense, giving treats, and just being in the moment.

It’s like a built-in distraction and prop all in one:

• Need something to do with your hands? Pet the dog.

• Feeling a little stiff? Watch your dog absolutely lose their mind over a stick.

• Need to laugh naturally? Let your pup photobomb you mid-kiss. Instant gold.

Dogs help people relax. And relaxed people = real, emotional, not-super-posed photos. Which is the whole point.

Pro Tips for Dog-Inclusive Engagement Sessions

Alright, let’s make sure it’s chaos in the fun way, not the “oh god, the dog just ate the ring” way:

• Tell me ahead of time. So I can make sure we’re shooting somewhere dog-friendly (and not on a trail full of “No Paws Allowed” signs).

• Bring a leash. Even if your pup is the chillest little cloud of joy, a leash helps for movement shots and keeping them safe.

• Pack the treats. Like, way more than you think. Peanut butter bribery is powerful.

• Plan it like an outfit change. We’ll usually shoot the first half with your dog and then pass them off to a friend or tuck them back in the car so we can focus on just you two for the second half.

  It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect

Your dog might not sit still. They might roll in something gross. They might try to run into every frame and give me zero personal space. And that’s fine. That’s the charm. I’m not going for perfectly posed obedience school vibes. I’m going for real-life “this is our little family” moments.

You + your partner + your dog = instant personality, connection, and warmth. It doesn’t get better than that.

So yes, bring your dog. Always. Every time.
I’ll bring the camera. You bring the chaos. Together, we’ll make something real.