When Alisha and Roshan reached out about planning a Sand Dune engagement session, I knew it was going to be next level. The dunes already feel like another world. Add a flowing red silk gown, a classic black suit… and you get something magical. This day still lives rent free in my mind to be totally honest with you. The wind was a main character. The sky was electric blue. And these two showed up ready to create some epic photographs together. As a destination wedding photographer… this was a dream session.
We met on top of the dunes while the late afternoon light draped everything in gold. Alisha slipped into a stunning off the shoulder red dress. I swear it moved in the wind like water. Every turn sent the skirt flying in the prettiest waves. Roshan looked sharp in a black suit with a crisp white shirt. Together they were elegant and bold against miles of soft sand. They fit the landscape so well. Dramatic. Romantic. Effortless.
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We leaned all the way into the vibe. We shot by the large tree at the bottom of the dunes before starting to hike through the sand. These two ran along the ridges and climbed the tallest hills. We played with long lines in the posing. I directed them to match the environment, which is a fun creative challenge for me everywhere I shoot. Whether the sand dunes or hiking in the mountains, I’m always going to match the moment with my posing and direction.
At one point they curled up in the sand together, sinking into that warm, peaceful stillness. I loved the way the sun hit the dunes behind them, and everything just turned goey-golden. It really looked like another planet.
Then we shifted into more movement. She walked ahead as her dress trailed behind her. He reached for her hand as the sun dipped lower. They trusted me completely and tried every pose I suggested, even the ones that meant getting a little sandy. The result was everything we hoped for in their Sand Dune engagement session.
Then, the sunset really hit its stride, and turned the entire desert into a glowing scene that honestly felt unreal.
The silhouettes were another one of my favorites from this session. Just the two of them walking over the ridge with the sky blazing behind them. It felt like watching a new chapter open in real time. Call me sentimental, but I absolutely love when we can capture images that feel like a storybook illustration that matches my couples real life. These two were walking into a new phase of their relationship, and these photos just seem to perfectly complement the moment.
By the time the final bit of light faded, we all knew we had created something special. This Sand Dune engagement session will forever be one of my favorites.
If you’re dreaming of a bold, adventurous session like this, the dunes are waiting. Reach out here and I’ll hop on a plane to meet you!
