"We wanted something timeless. A moment, a memory, and an experience wrapped into one. And Rebecca delivered that and more. This wasn’t just an engagement session—it was the beginning of a lifelong story."

Some stories unfold in the quietest places.

Morse Mountain in Phippsburg, Maine, is one of those places. It’s a landscape where the earth meets the sea in an untouched, unspoiled harmony—two miles of winding forest trails, golden dunes, and the wide-open embrace of Seawall Beach. It’s the kind of place where love feels magnified, where the whispers of the wind seem to carry the promises you make to each other just a little further.

It was here that Carl and Megan’s engagement session became something more than just portraits. It became an heirloom of their love, captured alongside their greatest joy—their first son, Eli.

A Journey to Something More: Why Morse Mountain is the Perfect Engagement Session Location

Morse Mountain Conservation Area is more than a backdrop—it’s an experience.

Unlike typical engagement locations, Morse Mountain requires intention. It’s a two-mile walk through preserved lands—a gentle ascent through dense coastal forest, freshwater marshes, and boardwalks that hum with the sound of rustling reeds and distant waves.

It’s not a place you can drive to. It’s not a quick pull-off-the-road-and-snap-a-photo kind of destination.

And that’s what makes it so special.

When Carl, Megan, and Eli arrived, there was a moment of stillness. A breath. A pause. As if the world had quieted just enough to allow them to fully immerse themselves in what this day meant.

Carl carried Eli on his shoulders, and Megan walked beside them, hand in hand, smiling in a way that can’t be staged—a mother, a father, and a child already so deeply rooted in love.

The session was a blend of documentary-style storytelling and editorial direction.

🔹 Unscripted laughter as they ran barefoot through the sand.
🔹 Quiet, intimate moments where Megan pulled Eli close, resting her forehead against his.
🔹 Epic, cinematic portraits with the Atlantic Ocean stretching endlessly behind them, the last light of day catching the waves.

This is the kind of photography I live for. Raw, authentic, meant to be felt, not just seen.

Editorial Storytelling Meets Documentary-Style Photography

When I guide couples through their engagement sessions, my approach is a balance between journalistic authenticity and editorial refinement.

For Carl and Megan, that meant blending structured, magazine-worthy portraits with the natural, fleeting moments that tell a story without words.

🔹 Intentional posing, but never forced. There’s a way to direct movement without stripping away the magic.

🔹 Light as an emotional tool. As the sun began to set over the dunes, the golden light wrapped around them, soft and cinematic, shaping the narrative in a way that no artificial setup ever could.

🔹 Landscape as a character. The vastness of Seawall Beach, the deep green of the surrounding forests, the rich, earthy textures of the trails—all played an active role in telling this love story.

This session was more than an engagement shoot.

It was a reflection of legacy. A moment that would later be echoed in their wedding, in the life they would build, in the stories they would tell their son years from now.

A Wedding That Wasn't Just an Event, But an Experience

Two years after their engagement, Carl and Megan exchanged vows at Maine Lakeside Resort & Event Center. But their wedding wasn’t just a single day—it was an entire weekend of connection, celebration, and immersion in nature.

Instead of a traditional one-day event, they rented out every single cabin at Maine Lakeside Cabins, turning their wedding into a retreat—a space for their family and closest friends to be together in a way that felt effortless and real.

Imagine this:

🌿 Morning coffee on cabin porches, overlooking the still waters of Wyman Lake.
🔥 Bonfires under the stars, where stories and laughter stretched deep into the night.
💍 A lakeside ceremony where the water reflected every moment, amplifying the emotion in the air.

Their wedding wasn’t about grandeur. It was about intention.

The details were personal. Every element felt like them—from the intimate, unplugged vows to the post-reception canoe ride across the lake.

And when I photographed their wedding day, I wasn’t just capturing an event.

I was capturing a feeling.

The weight of the moment as Carl saw Megan for the first time.
The softness in Megan’s eyes as she held Eli in her arms, now as husband and wife.
The way the light wrapped around them, the way the water stayed still as if it, too, was holding its breath.

Planning Your Own Adventure Engagement or Intimate Wedding in Maine

If Morse Mountain, Maine Lakeside Resort, or any of New England’s untamed landscapes speak to you, I would love nothing more than to capture your love story in the way it deserves to be told.

I specialize in:

📍 Intimate, destination-style engagement sessions that feel like an adventure rather than a staged photoshoot.
📍 Luxury elopements and intimate weddings for couples who want an experience, not just an event.
📍 Story-driven, editorial-style photography that blends high-end aesthetic with raw emotion.

I travel throughout Maine, New England, and beyond, offering both full-service wedding photography and immersive engagement experiences.

Booking for 2025 & 2026

📩 info@beauxandarrows.com
📷 Instagram: @rebeccaepinkham

📍 Available for Travel: Maine | New England | Worldwide

If you’re searching for a photographer who understands that your story is more than just an image—who values the experience as much as the art itself—let’s connect.

Let’s create something timeless together.

This session remains one of my most cherished because it wasn’t just about Carl and Megan’s love—it was about the life they had already built, the future they were stepping into, and the moments that would echo in their family for generations to come.

If that’s the kind of photography you want, I’m here.

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Let’s tell your story.