In the image, two women are standing in water at sunset, sharing an embrace. The woman on the left has dark hair with a floral accessory and tattoos on her arms, and is wearing a dark top. The other woman has long, wavy hair and a light-colored blouse. The setting sun casts a warm glow around them, reflecting on the water's surface.

A Couple’s Shoot in the Water at Sunset

An intimate golden hour photoshoot that celebrates the love between Amanda and Emma – two humans wildly in love planning their own wedding.

What Do You Each Love Most About One Another?

M: What I love most about Emma is how compassionate and gentle she is with everything she does in life. If there were more people like her, this world would be a better place.

E: Do you ever just want to grab someone’s ass and tell them you love them?? That’s how I feel about this one. What I adore most about Mandy is her willingness to push the boundaries. She pushes me in so many beautiful ways. Internally and career-wise. She encourages everyone around her to be their best self and always drops everything to give a helping hand. She has overcome mountains, and damn, does it ever show. 

Mandy is constantly pushing me in all the right directions, and I admire her for this because sometimes I fall into a comfortable, cozy zone that is fearful of change. I wouldn’t be where I am without her. Plus, her singing skills help those heartstrings explode. 

  • The couple shares a playful dance in shallow waters, their hands connected and smiles radiant with joy.
  • A close-up of a heartfelt embrace on the dock, wet hair clinging to skin, capturing a moment of deep connection.
  • The couple kiss by the lake, on the boardwalk, the water shimmering around them in the sunset's light.
  • Two women share an intimate moment, wet hair draped over their shoulders, with faces close together and hands gently placed on each other's cheeks.
  • Captured in mid-jump, the two women hold hands and leap off the dock into the lake, exuding freedom and happiness.
  • A black and white image of the couple kissing passionately, their figures reflected in the still lake water.
  • Bathed in the golden hour's light, the couple shares a tender moment, the water around them glowing softly.
  • The couple's intimate moment is captured with a dramatic reflection in the water during a stunning sunset.
  • The women share a tender kiss in the water, the moment captured in the timeless elegance of black and white.
  • With the day's last light, the couple stands close on the wooden dock, holding each other in a loving embrace.
  • The tranquil waters of the lake at twilight, the trees on the horizon silhouetted against the fading light.
  • Face-to-face on a wooden dock, the couple shares an intimate moment, the lake reflecting the sunset's warm palette.
  • A serene landscape at dusk of the water. You can see trees on either side and mountains in the backdrop behind the lake.
  • Hand in hand, the women walk towards the lake's edge, their path illuminated by the warm sunset glow filtering through the trees.
  • One woman leads the other towards the shimmering waters, the sun's dying light creating a path of golden speckles through the foliage.
  • The silhouettes of the couple are backlit by the golden light of sunset, sharing a serene moment in the lake.
  • Seated on a lakeside rock, the couple leans into each other, surrounded by rich foliage as the day fades.

If You Could Offer Your Younger Self Some Advice, What Advice Would You Give?

M: If I could offer my younger self advice, I would 100% let her know IT DOES GET BETTER. I have seen many other people also talk about how rough it was being raised in a small conservative religious town as a young gay person. It’s not the same environment as an adult as it was a vulnerable kid in school. There is kindness and acceptance in this world, I promise! Don’t take anything other than that because there are people that love you for who you are. Even if you don’t see it yet.

E: Allow yourself to trust your intuition, and let yourself love freely. Don’t fight it. Life gets a little weird figuring things out. Find those humans in your life or in your community that accepts you. There is a beautiful home in the LGBT+ community. 

What’s Next For Your Relationship? 

M: What’s next for Emma and I is our wedding coming up in June. if COVID-19 doesn’t cancel it (fingers crossed). We have to downsize, but we are so beyond excited to celebrate this day with our friends and family! We have also been researching more about starting a family in the near future after our wedding!

  • As twilight descends, one woman wraps her arms around the other in a comforting embrace by the lake's edge.
  • The pair are hugging in the dusky light, their silhouettes mirrored in the still water beneath them.
  • Close-up of the couple's hands joined over the water, with gentle ripples emanating from their bond.
  • A monochrome shot capturing the women floating on the calm lake, their peaceful expressions reflecting the serenity of the water.
  • Two women embrace, half-submerged in a lake, as the setting sun casts a radiant flare across the image.

Photography by Aleisha Boyd & Heather Doughty Photography

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