Gabby + Kyle | Engagement Session with Phil the Golden Retriever

Gabby & Kyle
Summertime Engagement Session
Orchard Glen Park, Fargo, ND

In the heart of summer, Gabby and Kyle met up with me for their engagement session! Beforehand, I asked these two what they were hoping to capture in their photos together, and they each mentioned their easy, laid-back love and lots of smiles.

Well, these two made that easy for me, because they were ready to go with laughter, cuddles, and sweet kisses. Plus, they brought their dog Phil with them, which made their session that much more fun!

Oh, and embarrassing admission: for some dang reason, I kept calling Kyle “Phil” throughout our session. Once I caught myself doing it, I couldn’t stop. Gabby and Kyle thought it was hilarious, so some of their laughter in these photos is thanks to that… and I’m considering getting Kyle a nametag for their wedding in May so I don’t embarrass myself again!

It was at this point in Gabby & Kyle’s engagement session that the sunset completely disappeared on us. Clouds had come in and stole the “glow” us photographers look for.

So I tried something I’ve been meaning to try: faking the sun!

I took out my strobe (an extra light) and set it up behind Gabby & Kyle. All the photos that follow get that gorgeous glow from that light, not the sun.

So. Want that gorgeous glow?! I can make it happen, regardless of the clouds!