Let’s be honest: your dog is part of the family. If you want photos with your pup during your engagement session, we’re fully on board. We’ve photographed everything from golden retrievers in bowties to tiny chihuahuas that stole the spotlight, and we’ve learned a few things along the way. Here are our best tips for including your dog in your session to keep it fun, relaxed, and most importantly, cute.

Katie and Alec’s love story has always felt like a Hallmark movie. The kind that sweeps you off your feet and makes you believe in serendipity. It all began on a snowy night at DePauw University, where fate brought them together at a Christmas party called the Jingle Bell Swing. One shared karaoke duet of All I Want for Christmas Is You and their hearts had already begun to intertwine.