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West Greenwich Sand Dunes Engagement | Ashlee & Steven

Updated: Apr 10, 2023


I'm excited to show you the gorgeousness that is Ashlee and Steven's engagement session at the Rhode Island Sand Dunes in West Greenwich, RI!! These two are so stinkin cute together and I adored photographing their evening.

fun engagement session pose: bumpy piggy back ride

I asked Ashlee what her ideal engagement session would be like, and he had a pretty clear vision! From the engagement session questionnaire I provided, she shared: "We'd like to go to the Sand Dunes in Rhode Island. We are aiming for a casual ambiance with jeans/sundress and shoeless. We are also thinking of a picnic/wine setting with some candid photos. The main goal is to have these photos look like they are not completely staged and show our love for each other."


DING DING DING. Barefoot and candid? I'm sold! My favorite sessions, and what I strive to capture, is an effortless joy and love between a couple. I'm all about those moments where you can see genuine laughter and affection - not just a fake pose. I love how easy it was for them to make each other laugh and the comfortability and friendship between them was evident. They were so fun to photograph and I mean, they're totally gorgeous right? One lucky photographer over heeaaaa.


engagement picnic at west greenwich sand dunes

The Sand Dunes in West Greenwich are awesome because the location provides a sandy terrain without being at the beach. Because of this, there are other variations in photo locations like the dunes themselves, the tree-lined path to get to the sand dune field, AND there's no glare off the water when the sun sets. Woot! Since it surrounded by forest, it isn't a real desert, but instead is remnants leftover by a former rock quarry. The sand isn't the soft sand you'd find at the beach either - it's a little more course and rough. So while it can be fun to hike the dunes in the summer, I do recommend proper footwear! I'm sure after Ashlee & Steven's barefoot photos their footsies were a little tender.


But I am literally obsessed with the golden hour engagement photos we got - the light at the sand dunes was absolutely perfect!! It's the kind of light you cross your fingers for so I'm elated!


couple walking smiling at each other during engagement session

guy kissing girl on cheek

black and white photo of couple sitting in the sand kissing
west greenwich sand dunes engagement session

popping champagne during engagement session

close up photo of engagement ring with champagne glasses

candid engagement session pose

picnic at west greenwich sand dunes in rhode island


fun engagement session pose: hug from behind

fun engagement session during golden hour at the sand dunes in rhode island

fun engagement session pose: guy hold girl like baby and dip her head back


piggy back rides during golden hour engagement session
romantic black and white photo laying down in sand at sund dunes

fun engagement session pose: throw girl over shoulder

girl and guy holding faces close together with hands extended close to camera to focus on engagement ring

Aren't they such a cute couple?!? I am so excited to photograph their wedding at Wychmere Beach Club in 2023.

 
 

Are you interested in engagement photos with Tamara Merri Photography, whether at the Sand Dunes or not? Fill out the contact form below, or email me at hello@tamaramerriphotography.com, so we can start chatting about your vision!!




xo,

Tam


Tamara Merri Photography

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