Lifestyle couples photos with family dog

Nov 3, 2023

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When Kate and Chris requested to do lifestyle couples photos with their dog, Enzo, it was an easy “yes” from me.

Enzo is the happiest golden retriever, with lots of golden retriever energy. For their session, we wanted to Enzo in his happy place. It was immediately obvious that we would head over to the local dog-friendly beach. It’s not uncommon to find the three of them there before work, throwing the ball for Enzo, surfing, reading, or walking the beach.

And let me tell you, Enzo. Loved. It.

He was constantly finding little pools of sea water to soak in, playing ball, or greeting other dogs passing by. The dog is smiling in some of these photos for goodness sake! It was the perfect morning spent documenting a morning in the life session for these three.

Here’s a peek into Enzo’s best morning ever.

Couple walking dog down the street to a beach in Maine

Couple walking to a beach in Maine for dog portrait session

Golden retriever running down the beach happy with a ball in his mouth

Couple walking with dogs along the beach

Dog on a beach during lifestyle portrait session

Dog running down a sandy beach during lifestyle portrait session

Couple with their dog on a beach in Maine

Tips for planning couples photos with your dog

Brainstorm your dog’s absolute favorite places to go.
Make a list of your dog’s favorite things to do (play ball, eat pup cups, snuggle, swim, etc.). These are the things you’ll want to include in your lifestyle session.
Bring along your dogs favorite treats for rewards.
Embrace the silliness and the imperfections! Your dog may not sit and stare at the camera, but we wouldn’t want that anyway.

Couple hugging their dog on a beach in Maine during a lifestyle portrait session

Silly portrait of dog running during lifestyle session

Couple laughing at wet and dirty dog on the beach

Couple walking down the beach with their dog in Maine

Couple running on the beach with their dog near Portland, Maine

Couple on a dog-friendly beach near Portland, Maine

Black and white photo of couple running and playing with their golden retriever

Couple kissing over their dog during lifestyle portrait session

Lifestyle portrait session with their dog

Dog muddy and splashing on the beach during portrait session

Detail photo of couples legs intertwined at the beach during their photo session

Dog rolling around in a pool of water on the beach

Romantic photo of a couple during lifestyle portrait session

Dog running through the owners legs on a beach

Dog playing in the water at a beach near Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine lifestyle portrait session on the beach

Couple kissing on a rocky shore in Portland, Maine

Portland, Maine beach lifestyle portrait session with a dog at sunrise

Early morning light on a beach near Portland, Maine during photography session

Couple looking out to the ocean with their dog

Dog jumping high in the air while couple watches

WHY a lifestyle couples photos with your dog?

That’s an easy one to answer.

Lifestyle photography sessions document you (and/or your dog) in the moment. These sessions tell a true-to-life story so that years and years from now you can look back on these photos and remember just what it felt like when you were all living your dog’s best life. 😉