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Winter Engagement Portrait Photography of Kate & Dylan

I recently photographed the winter engagement portrait photography of my clients Kate & Dylan, at her Bozeman family property overlooking the Bridger Mountains.

I loved learning all about this adorable couple. Their story began in California.

After connecting online and during their first date over lunch, Kate knew right from the start that Dylan was a man unlike any she had met before.

Consequently, during their initial conversation, both immediately felt comfortable in their own skin around one another. That safe feeling each held, matched with good conversation, inspired them to play hooky the rest of the day. They ended up spending the afternoon walking around, riding a carousel, and being complete goofballs.

For someone like Kate, a woman who has dedicated her career to how humans learn through play, seeing Dylan’s forthright invitation to make a fool of himself sparked an immediate connection for her.

In fact, Dylan was a partner who had a willingness for silly, goofy fun. It’s a character trait that had been missed in Kate’s previous relationships.

As Kate recalled, “Dylan is the most earnest of people she has ever met. He is nerdy in the most wonderful ways.”

Growing their special bond

As their relationship grew, Dylan’s kind heart and inspiration around creativity soon solidified Kate’s love for him. For her, it was a very big deal. He ended up being the first partner she ever invited to her family home for the holidays.

Dylan feels that Kate is such a natural fit for him. She compliments him in every way.

“Kate’s smile is so genuine. It has an uncanny capacity to instantly get me excited and always lifts my spirit,” Dylan said, “It’s her ability to always find positivity in the world around them.” He loves her willingness for adventure, good humor, and her sense of morality that makes him feel seen, recognized, and cared for.

Kate gives him hope for a better future.

For their winter engagement portrait photography session, this couple wanted to celebrate all of those playful, creative traits that each brought into their relationship.

We concluded that the perfect place to meet up for their photo session was at her parents’ house outside of Bozeman.

It was such a fun time exploring the Montana property of Kate’s youth. We created really authentic, fun portraits of them that reflected all that they cherished about one another.

Below are a few of my favorite photographs we made during their couples portrait session outside Bozeman, Montana.

It has been a true pleasure getting to know this engaged couple over the last few months.

I look forward to photographing these two on their wedding day later this summer. Congrats on your engagement, Kate & Dylan! July can’t come soon enough! -M