If you know me, you know how much I love the beach. When Maryssa and Brodie were up for a beach session, we started planning outfits right away. Topsail Beach, North Carolina, is such a beautiful spot, and we were lucky to have it all to ourselves during the shoot. There’s something special about spending time by the water with the person you love, and it always makes for relaxed, meaningful photos. Between candid shots of them having fun with each other and posed photos that are a must have you can feel the love and excitement through their images. If you’ve been thinking about a couples beach session or engagement shoot in North Carolina, I’d love to help you make it happen — reach out anytime to start planning.

A couple shares a tender moment together on a sunny beach with ocean waves and blue sky in the background.
A couple embraces on a sandy beach with ocean waves and cloudy sky in black and white.
A couple holding hands while walking together on a sunny beach with waves in the background.
Two people embrace and dance together on a sunny beach with turquoise waves crashing in the background.
Couple walking together on a sandy beach with ocean waves and beach houses in the background.
Romantic couple embracing and kissing on sandy beach with ocean waves and blue sky in background.
Two people laughing and playing in the ocean waves at the beach on a sunny summer day.
A romantic couple embracing on a sunny beach with ocean waves and blue sky in the background.
Two people in casual denim walking barefoot along the beach shoreline leaving footprints in the wet sand.
Young couple sitting together on sandy beach with wooden fence in background, sharing intimate moment at sunset.
Young couple sharing an intimate moment as they lean in close to each other, smiling and touching foreheads.
A couple sits together on a sandy beach at sunset with beach houses and dune fences visible in the background.
A couple runs and laughs together on a sandy beach at sunset with beach houses visible in the background.
Two people sharing a playful piggyback ride moment together on a sunny beach with ocean waves in the background.
A romantic black and white moment between two people dancing together on a sandy beach with ocean waves in background.
A romantic couple shares a tender moment while standing together on a sunny beach at sunset.
A couple poses together affectionately on a beach at sunset wearing casual jeans and t-shirts.
Close up of a hand with pink manicured nails and engagement ring resting against a gray t-shirt.
Happy couple embracing on a beach with ocean waves and blue sky in the background.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment together on a sunny beach with ocean waves in the background.
Two people in denim jeans run together playfully along a beach with ocean and sky in the background during sunset.
A couple walks hand in hand along a sandy beach at sunset with ocean waves and cloudy sky in the background.
A romantic couple embraces while standing on a beach at sunset with waves crashing in the background.
A couple embraces while standing back-to-back on a sandy beach at sunset with ocean waves in the background.
A couple shares a romantic moment sitting on sandy beach dunes with wooden fences in the background.
Couple sitting together on sandy beach at dusk with beach houses and dunes in background.
A couple embraces on a sandy beach at sunset, with waves and beach houses in the background.
A couple sits close together on a sandy beach, with her wearing a black and white patterned dress and him in casual attire.
A couple sits together on a sandy beach near wood stairs and a beach house on a summer evening.
A couple shares a playful moment on a sandy beach at sunset with coastal homes visible in the background.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment at sunset on a serene beach with waves rolling in the background.
A couple embraces while walking on a sunny beach at sunset with waves crashing in the background.
Black and white photo of a couple walking along a beach shoreline with ocean waves rolling in.