I *finally* got to meet with Natalie and Mike in person a couple of weeks ago (June 11) for their engagement session. We had only corresponded by phone and email up until their e-session because they live in Orange County, California. It’s always nice to put faces with names and voices.

Natalie and Mike had me come up to the cottage on Kawagama Lake (near Dorset) in Muskoka for their session. I LOVE Muskoka! If I wanted to move anywhere in Ontario, somewhere in Muskoka would definitely be it. It’s like a whole different world up there - so peaceful and serene. Evidently, Tom Cruise has a cottage somewhere on Kawagama Lake - I didn’t see him so I guess he wasn’t up for the weekend ; )

Natalie is Canadian and Mike is from California.  They met in Whistler, B.C. and will be tying the knot this summer in Muskoka.  Looking forward to their wedding!  For now, here is an overview of our engagement photo session together.  Enjoy!

We started the session off in the woods. We weren’t here for very long because the bugs were quite drastic.

I didn’t realize this until I started editing their photos, but Natalie is a major Kirstie Alley look-a-like! (with a hint of Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas IMHO).

WHOA! Major Kirstie Alley here.

Bug spray. A necessity in Muskoka - especially in June.

Love this one.

The cottage.

Nat and Mike’s puppy dog.

Kawagama Lake.

This was actually Mike’s first time in a canoe. Notice how Natalie is doing all the work in the next few photos : )

One of my favourites (favorites if you are from the U.S.).

Natalie still paddling away. Mike still not paddling ; )  Hehehehe.

Another favourite/favorite from the session.

We hopped in the boat for a few photos too.

Those are N & M’s friends in the background.

It was a privilege for me to make the hike to Kawagama Lake for Natalie and Mike’s engagement session. Can’t wait to photograph their wedding day for more Muskoka fun!