Bride-to-be laughs softly with her fiancé as they lean in forehead to forehead in a tender black and

Every love story has a moment when time slows—this was theirs

Ava & Mathew’s Golden Hour Engagement West of Spruce Grove

Rain was in the forecast, but patience brought golden light. Ava and Mathew’s lakeside engagement session near Spruce Grove felt quiet, warm, and real. With their dog Henry by their side, we captured everything from playful laughter to gentle connection—just in time for their destination wedding invites.

A Quiet Alberta Lake, a Golden Hour Worth Waiting For

Just west of Spruce Grove, tucked beside a private lake lined with reeds and stillness, we found the kind of location that feels like a secret kept just for two. It was the first week of June—quiet, green, and full of that early-summer calm.

The forecast had threatened rain, but what arrived instead was a soft golden hour that moved slowly across the water. It gave Ava and Mathew the warmth they hoped for, and gave us the kind of light that makes emotion visible.

A Few Favourite Moments

From quiet embraces to playful laughter with their pup, here are just a few glimpses of Ava & Mathew’s golden hour story by the lake.

Woman embraces her fiancé at the lake, gazing warmly over his shoulder with a soft smile
Couple sits on stone steps laughing while holding their fluffy black and white dog
Ava and Mathew sit close together on stone steps, smiling warmly during their outdoor engagement shoot
Couple stands by the lake, eyes closed and smiling in a soft golden hour embrace
Couple shares a sweet kiss in front of a still lake, surrounded by tall grasses and soft summer light
Couple shares a soft embrace among tall trees, smiling warmly with love in their eyes
Couple holding hands and smiling at each other by a golden-lit lake surrounded by reeds
Couple faces each other, smiling as they share a quiet lakeside connection during their engagement shoot
Ava laughs with her forehead pressed to Mathew’s, hands gently resting on his shoulders near the lake
Engaged couple standing closely together by the lake, smiling softly at the camera in evening light
Bride-to-be laughs as her fiancé kisses her neck beside a peaceful lake

A Touch of Golden Light—and a Pup Named Henry

While Henry wasn’t the star of every photo, he made a few sweet appearances—just enough to leave paw prints on the session. Ava brought along a few Pinterest-inspired pose ideas for the three of them, and we had fun weaving those in between laughter and golden hour glow. The result? A heartfelt, down-to-earth session with just the right amount of fluff.

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Session Stats

Location: Private lakefront property, west of Spruce Grove, Alberta
Season: Early June
️ Weather: Cloudy skies that opened into golden hour
Service: Engagement & Couples Photography Edmonton