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Spring Engagement Session in New Hampshire with a Dog

A Joyful Spring Engagement Session in New Hampshire with Their Dog

There’s nothing quite like a spring engagement session in New Hampshire—especially when you add a dog into the mix. With golden light peeking through the trees, crunchy leaves underfoot, and a couple completely in love, this woodsy engagement shoot was the perfect blend of romance and real life. If you’re dreaming of engagement photos that feel warm, natural, and totally you, this is your sign to bring your pup along.

Why a Spring Engagement Session in the Woods Just Hits Different

Spring in New England is basically nature’s version of a soft launch. Everything is waking up again, and that sense of new beginnings is chef’s kiss perfect for an engagement shoot. This couple chose a quiet wooded trail here in New Hampshire, and we were greeted by gentle sunlight, crisp air, and the kind of serenity that lets your real connection shine through.

If you’re looking for spring engagement photo ideas in New Hampshire, think natural backdrops, neutral tones, and comfortable outfits that let your personality do the talking.

Including Your Dog in Your Engagement Photos? Yes, Please.

Let’s talk about the real MVP of this session: Ranger. Whether he was trotting down the path, posing like he knew it was his moment, or photobombing snuggly shots (as all good dogs should), he brought SO much joy to the session.

Including your dog in your engagement photos is a sweet way to make your shoot feel even more personal. After all, pets are part of your love story too! Pro tip: bring a leash, LOTS of treats, and a backup plan in case your pup needs a break—or a bribe.

Planning Your Own Dog-Friendly Engagement Session in NH?

This session is proof that you don’t need a dramatic mountaintop or sweeping seascape to have magical engagement photos. A quiet trail, soft light, and your favorite people (paws included) are more than enough.

So if you’re planning a dog-friendly engagement session in New Hampshire, embrace the woods, the weather, and the wiggly energy your pup brings. You’ll end up with a gallery that feels honest, joyful, and full of heart.

Engagement photos should feel like you—your love, your quirks, your everyday magic. Whether that means a snuggly stroll in the woods or an adventure with your dog leading the way, I’m here for it.

Ready to plan your own spring engagement session in New Hampshire? I’d love to help capture your story—four-legged family members and all. Reach out to book your date or ask any questions about making your session dog-friendly, seasonally gorgeous, and authentically you.

Couple standing close in a forest, touching noses and smiling at each other, surrounded by fallen leaves and tall trees.

Couple standing in a wooded area with their large tan dog in front, all facing the camera.

Couple crouching beside their happy tan dog in a forest filled with autumn leaves.

Two black and white photos of a couple walking with their dog on a forest path, holding hands and smiling at each other.

Side-by-side photos of a couple with their dog in a sunlit forest; one close-up of the woman’s hand showing her engagement ring.

Couple smiling at the camera while crouching next to their tan dog in a forest; second image shows them sharing a kiss.

Couple walking hand in hand through a sunlit forest; second image shows them sharing a kiss while holding hands, dog in the background.

Black and white close-up of a couple embracing, showing the woman’s hand with an engagement ring resting on the man’s chest.

Two black and white portraits of a couple with their dog in the woods; one with a forehead kiss, the other with arms wrapped around each other.

Close-up of a woman’s hands with an engagement ring resting on top of a man’s hands around her waist, in soft golden light.

Couple kneeling in the woods petting their large tan dog with a blue collar that reads “Ranger.”

Black and white photo of a couple holding hands and walking uphill in the woods with their dog following close behind.

Side-by-side portraits of a couple hugging their dog in a forest; one with the dog looking ahead, the other with both kissing the dog.

On the left, a man lifts and kisses a woman inside a covered wooden bridge; on the right, the couple walks a tan dog along a wooded gravel path.

Side-by-side photos of a couple by a calm pond at golden hour, one smiling at the camera and the other sharing a joyful moment.

Black and white close-up of a couple kissing near a sunlit pond, framed by soft backlight and trees in the background.

Left: close-up of a woman’s hand with an engagement ring resting on a dog’s back. Right: couple kneels beside their dog near a reflective pond.

On the left, couple walks side by side with their dog on a leash; on the right, they hold hands above their dog in a playful moment.

Close-up of a couple smiling at each other, holding hands near a wooded pond during golden hour.

Close-up of hands reaching toward each other, highlighting a round engagement ring with soft sunlight sparkling in the background.

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