If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to bottle up that carefree, can’t-stop-smiling kind of love… this St. Augustine Pier engagement session might just be it. From popping sodas on a beach blanket to playful swings at Fiesta Falls mini golf, this session felt more like a real-life date than a photo shoot, and that’s exactly what we were going for. When they described their dream engagement photos, they said: “Donuts, the beach, just photos that feel natural and really capture us having fun!” And I think we nailed it. Every moment felt so them, chill, romantic, and effortlessly joyful!

Colorful St. Augustine Pier Engagement Session

Jacob and Hanna met on Tinder back in 2021, and things just clicked. Their first date was one of those “we-lost-track-of-time” kind of nights, so much so that it never really ended. A few weeks later, she found herself gushing about him on a girls’ trip, and her best friend said, “It sounds like you’re in love,” and honestly… she was right!

Since then, they’ve built a full life together, living under the same roof for two years, raising the cutest little Frenchie (soon to be two!), and working from home side-by-side every single day. And the wild part? They still never get tired of each other. That’s real, steady, butterflies-never-fully-go-away kind of love!

Stop One: Fiesta Falls Mini Golf

We kicked things off at Fiesta Falls Mini Golf, and it was just as fun and quirky as it sounds. These two were all giggles and flirty teasing as they putted around the course. I love how they brought their full personalities to the shoot, playful, silly, and completely wrapped up in each other. The pink-and-yellow backdrop paired with her striped dress and his laid-back beachy look? A whole aesthetic. They didn’t need posing or prompts, their chemistry did all the talking!

Stop Two: Donuts & Soda by the Sea

Next up: the beach. But not just any beach moment. We’re talking picnic blankets in the sand, Coca-Colas in hand, and a box of the dreamiest pastel donuts you’ve ever seen (one of which got the honor of being a ring holder, of course). The whole setup felt like a 1960s summer romance, retro but relaxed, sweet but not too staged. Her white dress flowed in the breeze and the way they looked at each other? Whew. That quiet, content kind of adoration that just melts you.

Next: St. Augustine Pier

As the clouds rolled in soft and dreamy, we wrapped up under the St. Augustine Pier, barefoot, hand-in-hand, chasing each other across the wet sand. It was the kind of session where nothing felt rushed. Just slow spins, cheeky lifts, gentle forehead kisses, and windblown laughter. And honestly, it all felt so true to them. Like they’ve known each other forever and are still falling in love a little more every day!

Come see more of their colorful St. Augustine pier engagement session below!

Brooke Michelle | St. Augustine Engagement Photographer

What made this St. Augustine Pier engagement session so special wasn’t just the gorgeous beach light or the fun-filled mini golf, it was them. The way they leaned into the play, the way they made each other laugh, the way their story came through in every candid moment. It’s sessions like this that remind me why I love what I do, getting to capture real love, real connection, and real joy in a way that feels totally effortless and true to you. Ready for me to capture your dream St. Augustine pier engagement session? Head to my contact page so we can chat about the ideas you have! If you want to learn more about me and what I do, click here. Can’t wait to hear from you!

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