Backyard Engagement Session in McKinney, TX

Intimate, slow, nostalgic

Catie + Nico

This session didn’t need a grand location or a detailed plan. It needed a backyard, a blanket, and two people who really see one another.

Catie and Nico invited me into their backyard in McKinney, TX for their engagement session. Their golden pup trotted around while we settled into slow, intentional pace. It wasn’t about the perfect angle or a list of poses. It was about them being fully present with each other.

They were a little nervous at first…totally normal. But within minutes, they fell into their comfort zone. Nico looked at Catie with such a quiet love, and she softened right into it. We kept things simple: a blanket on the grass, sunlight filtering through the trees, a lot of laughter, and zero pressure to perform.

This backyard engagement session was bout celebrating the in-between. The season before the vows, before the venue. The kind of moment that can slip by unnoticed but holds so much meaning when you slow down long enough to see it.

These are the photos that feel like home. Honest, cozy, and real.

If you’re looking for an engagement session that feels more like your life than a photoshoot, something that lets you breathe and just be…I’d love to hear from you.

What should we wear for a backyard session?

Keep it simple and comfortable. Outfits that feel like you and allow for movement. Neutrals or soft tones work beautifully with natural surroundings.

Can we include our pet in the photos?

Absolutely. Pets are part of your story, and I love capturing those connections.

Do we need to style our backyard?

Not at all. We’ll work with the space as it is. Authentic and lived-in is always more meaningful than overly styled.

What if we're camera shy?

That’s more common than you think. I’ll guide you gently and give space for natural moments to unfold. The goal is comfort, not performance.

How long does a session like this take?

Most sessions last about 60-90 minutes. Just enough time to settle in, connect, and let your story unfold naturally.

Can you help us plan it?

Yes. I’ll walk you through a relaxed prep process with a few simple questions to make sure your session reflects your story.

Thinking about your own backyard engagement session in McKinney, TX? Let’s create something that feels like you. Reach out below to start the conversation.

Vendors

Location // Backyard in McKinney, TX

Session Type // Intimate engagement session with their dog

Photographer // Me Annie Austin Photography

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This isn’t about stiff poses or forced smiles — it’s about honoring who you are, as you are. Whether it’s an intimate couples session, a slow Sunday morning captured in motion, or a portrait that feels more like a poem than a pose, our time together is designed to feel like a breath out. Gentle, artful, and entirely you.

Portrait sessions begin at $950 — a soulful investment in your story, preserved with intention and heart. If it’s been whispering to you, let’s begin something beautiful.

I cant wait to hear from. you!