Nicole + Raj - Shaver Lake Engagement


Ryan had the pleasure of hanging out with Raj and Nicole in early June to take their engagement photos. They love the mountains and wanted to do something up in Shaver Lake. We LOVE it up there, it's gorgeous year-round, so it's one of our favorite local-ish places for engagement photos.


It's always so fun to photograph people who are so excited about their session. Everyone feels differently about taking pictures, some people are nervous, some people are worried they are awkward (and I promise, it's all in your head! You look AMAZING). These two were pumped to be there and made it the best time.


These two were ready to go and couldn't have been more excited to dance, kiss, skip, run and twirl in the mountains together. Despite being eaten alive by mosquitoes, (poor Nicole was their favorite snack that night, unfortunately...) Nicole and Raj were the best hype team! Seriously, you two are the sweetest couple and we can't wait to photograph their wedding next year!


Dress: Lulu's

Location: Shaver Lake, CA

Happy couple embracing and smiling at each other in sunlit forest meadow during engagement shoot.
Smiling couple holding hands and gazing at each other in golden sunlit woodland clearing.
Couple walking hand in hand through lush green forest meadow during outdoor engagement session.
Black and white photo of laughing couple holding hands while walking through forest clearing.
Couple sharing a kiss in sun-drenched forest clearing during romantic outdoor engagement session.
Joyful couple hugging and smiling at camera in sunlit green forest engagement portrait.
Black and white intimate portrait of couple embracing tenderly in forest during engagement shoot.
Laughing couple touching foreheads and smiling in warm golden sunlight during engagement session.
Couple holding hands smiling in a sunlit pine forest during golden hour engagement photo session.
Romantic couple touching foreheads and embracing tenderly among tall pine trees at sunset.