Zharmaine & Joshua

 

Picnic setup on a woven mat with chess board, lantern, camera, and fruit basket on grass.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors in a grassy coastal landscape.

Zharmaine and Joshua had a fun little chess set & a vintage camcorder setup for their engagement session! We met up at the Sella Bay overlook in the late afternoon, when the hills are that gorgeous shade of green and there's this fresh breeze coming off the water. We laid out a blanket, set up their board, and brought along some fruit and a little lantern! Then they just... played. Joshua really takes his time thinking through each move, while Zharmaine is much quicker and watching them tease each other about it was pure joy. Every time her ring caught the light, I'd smile and think, this is exactly why I love doing this.

 

That's what's so special about photographing couples who genuinely enjoy each other's company. I barely needed to direct them at all. Most of these photos are just them being themselves, with the ocean below and that beautiful golden hour light Guam does so perfectly. My favorite shot is one where they've completely forgotten about the game. He's got his forehead against hers and they're both grinning like they just got away with the best secret ever.

 

If you're thinking about doing an engagement session and wondering whether to bring something you two love doing together- your favorite card game, your coffee ritual, your dog, that inside joke only you get... absolutely bring it! It's the best way to get photos that feel like your real life instead of someone else's Pinterest dream. And if you'd like me to capture your story, I'd be so happy to! Feel free to reach out anytime. I love hearing from people and I'm always excited to explore new spots around the island with you!

 

 

A woman lies on green grass at a picnic, pointing upward and smiling, with a wicker basket nearby.
Two people playing chess on a checkered board outdoors, with a wicker basket in the background.
A young couple in white outfits poses on a grassy hillside with ocean views in the background.
A couple photographs each other with cameras on a scenic hilltop overlooking the ocean, dressed in white outfits.
Couple lying on green grass, embracing and smiling at each other in matching white outfits.
Black and white photo of a couple sitting closely together, man embracing woman in white dress outdoors.
Two hands with tattoos raised against a lush green grass background outdoors.
Couple relaxing on a blanket outdoors with a chess board nearby in black and white photo.
Couple lying on green grass in warm sunlight, sharing a tender romantic moment outdoors.
Couple in white outfits embracing romantically on a green hillside with ocean views in the background.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing on a coastal hilltop with ocean views.
Couple enjoying a romantic outdoor picnic on a blanket with a flower basket and chess board surrounded by lush green grass.
Couple enjoying a romantic outdoor picnic on a blanket with a chess set, surrounded by lush green hills.
Black and white photo of a person holding a camera photographing a hand with a ring outdoors.
Black and white photo of a couple sitting outdoors, woman holds a camera while man lights her cigarette near the ocean.
A couple in white outfits share a romantic moment, the man leaning toward the woman with long black hair outdoors.
Couple playing chess on a blanket during a romantic outdoor picnic in a field, black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors, the man dipping the woman back gently.
Two people playing chess at a picnic with a fruit basket in the background.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing romantically in a grassy field, the woman smiling softly at her partner.
A man photographs a smiling woman in a white dress on a green hillside during an outdoor photoshoot.

 

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