This Montauk Engagement Session with Courtney and Pete felt meaningful from the very beginning. These two first met on a dating app in 2021, only to discover they lived just a few blocks from each other on Long Island. What are the odds!
What started as a digital introduction quickly turned into something real.
Their first date took place at a brewery on Long Island. From there, their relationship grew naturally. The kind of connection defined by laughter and trust, friendship and romance.
A Proposal by the Water
Rewind to November 2024. Pete proposed on a quiet stretch of beach in Montauk on chilly day that left the beach deserted and gave them a moment all to themselves. And it instantly became a landmark for their story as a couple. So, for their engagement session, we returned to that exact spot. The rocky beach with weathered driftwood was where Pete popped the question. Standing there again brought the story full circle.
Moments like that always feel a bit magical.
Courtney had her hair and makeup done beforehand and looked absolutely stunning. The evening light felt like a gentle spotlight on her, and Pete could not stop smiling at her. Since this beach holds a special place in their relationship, exploring it together made the session feel so personal. It was actually my first time visiting, and Courtney and Pete happily showed me around as we talked about their love story, their proposal, and their wedding plans.
This location is a beautiful choice if you’re craving a coastal look. You can easily capture:
- beachside photos
- walking on the doc
- wandering through the green grassy fields nearby
More moments from Courtney & Pete’s Montauk Engagement Session:
A Relationship Built On Friendship
What stood out most was how naturally these two fit together. They truly are each other’s best friends. They’re just totally comfortable with one another. At the same time, there is a real spark between them that brought so much energy and romance to their photos.
Ending at the Lighthouse
We wrapped up the evening at the Montauk Lighthouse just as the sky began to shift into soft pastel colors. Cotton candy clouds stretched across the horizon and created the perfect ending to the session. I cannot wait to photograph these two again when they get married this September at Land’s End in Sayville. Their day is going to be incredible, and this beautiful Montauk Engagement Session was just the beginning.
