Surf City / Topsail Beach Couples Session
….with a dog!
I have said it before, but it is worth repeating: we are so fortunate to have so many amazing visitors to our little island! This gorgeous couple visited from Tennessee in September and we were so glad to meet them!
We met first out on the beach, with their perfect pup Remi, and then headed to SoundSide Park in Surf City to catch the sunset!
We get asked all the time about bringing along the dog, and the answer is YES! Bring the dog!
We do advise also bringing a dog “handler” if possible, because most likely you will want pictures without the dog too. While I can sometimes gently step on a leash for you, it is a bit challenging to balance to cameras, direct and compost a photograph, and then adjust our settings in the camera as needed while helping with a dog—basically, we won’t be too much help! You know your pup: if they are 15, move suuuuper slow, and aren’t bothered one bit by other people or dogs on the beach, then no problem! If your furry friend is a wild 1 year old puppy (our dog! hahaa), you should probably recruit help. We brought my brother-in-law to help with our crazy girl for our family photos last year and it made a huge difference!
This couple was on vacation, so they didn't have anyone local to come help, but luckily Remi girl was super easy going! We went to the beach access close to the house they were renting and it was no problem to run the dog back to the cottage while we continued to shoot on the beach. We planned it ahead of time to make sure the session went smoothly - that way no people or pups experience any extra stress!
Did I mention we love dog portraits too??? Who’s a good girl?
After Remi had some fun on the beach, she went back to the cottage to cool off, and her Mom and Dad were able to quickly change clothes for the second half of the session.
After a few more sweet moments on the beach, we drove over to Soundside Park, which was just a short 5 minute drive away.
The sun sets through the Surf City Bridge and the view from the fishing dock at Soundside Park is just phenomenal. It is definitely worth visiting when you are in Topsail.
There are so many little picturesque spots at the park. It is one of our favorite places on the island.
Are you considering a getting a couples session with your love at Topsail? We’d love to help you plan a perfect date night captured by us— it is seriously so much fun!
See you soon!