Couple embracing in red canoe on serene mountain lake during vibrant golden sunset.
Bride smiling at groom while sitting in red canoe on peaceful lake at sunset.
Couple paddling red canoe on glassy mountain lake with forested peaks at golden hour.
Groom rowing canoe on calm lake at sunset with bride in foreground.
Woman sitting in a red canoe on a calm mountain lake at golden hour with forested hills in background.
Couple in a red canoe on a glassy lake at sunset with misty mountains and pine forest backdrop.
Couple carrying red canoe overhead through forest trail at golden sunset.

When M + J told me they wanted to have their engagement session at Holland Lake with a canoe, I couldn't be more excited. A canoe / holland lake engagement sesh has been on my list of dream shoots for a minute and it couldn't have been more perfect with these two.

Close-up of a woman's hand with engagement ring holding a wooden canoe paddle at golden sunset.
Couple sharing a kiss in a red Wenonah canoe reflected in still dark water at dusk.

Once getting some dreamy shots on Holland Lake we went back to shore to pop some champagne! I try to do a champagne (or cider) pop photo for all my engagement sessions! It's such a fun shot and also you don't get a lot of opportunities to spray some champagne so why the hell not?

Couple popping champagne by a red canoe at a mountain lake during golden sunset.
Close-up of couple clinking crystal champagne glasses together outdoors near a forest lake.
Curly-haired bride gazing at groom while holding champagne glass at a lakeside sunset.
Couple pouring champagne into crystal glasses outdoors in white dress and linen shirt.
Black and white photo of couple toasting champagne glasses by a reflective mountain lake.
Couple popping champagne bottle by red canoe at golden hour with mountain lake backdrop.

And how could we not end the engagement session by taking a dip??? M + J COMMITTED and fully went in and let me tell you, when you commit to your session and just have a good time - this is when the magic happens. Straight from a romance movie, these two.


Congrats M + J ! So excited for your dreamy montana wedding here soon!

Couple sharing a kiss while standing in a mountain lake with forested hills in background.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss while standing chest-deep in a calm forest lake.
Groom lifting bride in white dress at mountain lake shore during golden hour sunset.
Bride in white dress and groom splashing through shallow mountain lake water at sunset.
Couple kissing while submerged in a calm lake, creating ripples in the serene water.
Couple sharing a romantic moment by a mountain lake at dusk, woman with curly hair facing bearded man.