A smiling couple embraces outdoors, woman in white dress and man in blue striped shirt, with green trees in background.

Nicole & Stuart’s engagement session at Williams Reservoir was such a sweet evening filled with mountain views, quiet moments, and plenty of laughter, especially with their adorable dog, Gordie, tagging along for the adventure. Nestled just outside of Pagosa Springs, Williams Reservoir created the perfect backdrop for their session!


From the moment we arrived, the two of them were completely at ease with one another. They spent the evening soaking in the beauty of the mountains and sharing the kind of effortless connection that makes documenting couples so meaningful.


One of my favorite parts of photographing engagement sessions in Pagosa Springs is the way Colorado’s natural beauty enhances every moment. The soft evening light, the mountain scenery, and the peaceful atmosphere created such a timeless setting for Nicole and Stuart’s photos. Every part of the evening felt natural and unhurried, allowing them to simply enjoy being together.


Gordie truly stole the show a few times throughout the session and added so much personality to their gallery! Including pets in engagement photos is such a fun way to make a session feel even more meaningful, especially when they are such a big part of a couple’s life together.


It was such a joy spending the evening with these two at Williams Reservoir, and I loved getting to document their relationship in such a beautiful place!

Couple embracing forehead to forehead in white dress and linen shirt with mountain lake backdrop.
Close-up of engaged couple holding hands showing a diamond engagement ring outdoors.
Engaged couple walking hand in hand through green meadow with mountain lake backdrop.
Couple embracing and kissing in a grassy field with a scenic mountain lake behind them.
Black and white photo of couple holding hands gazing at mountain landscape and lake in field.
Couple sharing a tender moment outdoors, man kissing woman's temple near a mountain lake.
Couple sharing a romantic moment leaning against a boulder in a mountain meadow, woman in white dress.
A couple stands together gazing at a mountain lake landscape, the woman in a white dress and man in a cream shirt.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss in a meadow with a mountain lake and peaks in the background.
Couple sharing an intimate forehead touch moment outdoors with soft natural lighting among pine trees.
Close-up black and white photo of couple holding hands, woman wearing engagement ring and silver watch.
Laughing couple embracing warmly in a forest setting during a golden hour engagement photo session.
Couple holding hands and smiling at each other in a lush green meadow surrounded by pine trees.
Couple in white outfits touching foreheads and smiling in a lush green outdoor setting.
Couple holding hands walking through a lush green forest meadow, woman in white dress glancing back over shoulder.
Black and white photo of man hugging woman from behind, both smiling joyfully outdoors.
Black and white photo of a couple holding hands walking through a mountain meadow with scenic peaks in the background.
Couple kneeling on grass with German Shepherd dog near lakeside, sharing a joyful moment together.
Couple walking hand-in-hand with their golden dog toward a mountain lake, surrounded by lush green meadows.
Happy golden shepherd mix dog on leash standing in grassy field with tongue out.
Smiling couple holding large German Shepherd dog in mountain meadow during engagement photo session.
Happy dog poses in foreground as couple kisses in black and white desert engagement photo.
Couple crouching with their tan dog in a pine forest during an outdoor engagement photo session.
Young girl in white dress hugging a German Shepherd dog on a dirt path surrounded by green trees.
Smiling man holding a large German Shepherd dog on a forest trail outdoors.
Couple standing close together in a green meadow with pine trees and rolling hills in the background.
Man kisses woman's hand while she laughs joyfully in black and white engagement portrait.
Man kissing woman on cheek while embracing in scenic meadow with pine forest backdrop.
Romantic couple embracing forehead to forehead in a grassy meadow with pine trees in the background.
Couple sitting in a grassy field, man embracing woman from behind and kissing her cheek, outdoor engagement photo.
Couple embracing and smiling in a lush green meadow surrounded by pine trees, woman in white dress.
Man kneeling by lakeside helping woman with her shoes as she sits on grassy bank near water.
Couple holding hands wading barefoot in a mountain lake, woman in white dress and man in blue shirt and brown pants.
Black and white photo of couple standing together in a mountain lake, gazing at forested hillside.
Couple sharing a romantic dip kiss while wading barefoot in a scenic mountain lake together.