Craig and Ashley stand close together near large rocks at Vilano Beach as Butter sits in the sand between them.

Ashley & Craig & Butter’s Engagement

July 2

Photographed by Rob & Jill Futrell

Ashley and Craig brought their golden retriever Butter along to Vilano Beach for their engagement session, and Butter wasted no time stealing the show — bandana on and all. Ashley, a lawyer and honestly one of the sweetest we've met, first crossed paths with us as a bridesmaid, and she and Craig met at work. We photographed the three of them out on the rocks and along the sand, with a faint rainbow sitting on the horizon and Butter's tennis ball never far away. They wrapped up in the sea oats and by the water as the clouds went soft over the ocean.

Soft waves roll onto Vilano Beach under an overcast sky at dusk.

Ashley in a pale yellow dress and Craig in a tan shirt embrace on the wet sand at Vilano Beach with the ocean behind them.

From behind, Ashley and Craig hold hands while walking in the shallow water with Butter trotting alongside them.

The couple and Butter walk along the shoreline at sunset, silhouetted against the clouded sky reflecting on the wet sand.

Craig and Ashley stand close together near large rocks at Vilano Beach as Butter sits in the sand between them.

Ashley in a pale yellow dress and Craig stand together against a dramatic sky and boulders at Vilano Beach's shoreline.

Butter poses in the foreground wearing a white bandana while Ashley and Craig embrace on the beach behind her.

Against a colorful sunset sky, Ashley and Craig hold hands while standing in the surf at Vilano Beach.

Craig lifts Ashley off her feet as they stand together on the wet sand with storm clouds stretching across the sky.

Black and white portrait of Ashley looking over her shoulder at Craig as they stand together on the expansive beach.

Craig and Ashley stand barefoot on the sand at Vilano Beach with a weathered fence behind them, gazing at each other

Ashley and Craig embrace near dune grasses, foreheads nearly touching as they smile at each other during golden hour.

Among tall sea oats, Craig dips Ashley gently as she laughs, the Atlantic visible in the distance under cloudy skies.

In black and white, Ashley sits on the sand leaning against Craig's leg while he looks down at her, a wooden beach access

Sitting together on the sand at Vilano Beach, Craig and Ashley kiss as storm clouds gather over the Atlantic.

Standing on a wooden boardwalk at Vilano Beach, Craig lifts Ashley as they kiss with the beach visible below.

Butter, a golden-brown dog in a tan harness, sits attentively on the sand while Ashley and Craig wade in the background

Ashley, Craig, and Butter stand together on the beach, with Ashley in her yellow dress, Craig in shorts and a shirt

Ashley and Craig hold hands while walking along Vilano Beach with Butter, their golden-brown dog, under overcast skies.

Ashley and Craig crouch beside Butter, who wears a "Fiancé" bandana, with rocky outcrops and ocean waves behind them.

Butter sits attentively on the wet sand with a toy ball nearby, Ashley and Craig visible in the distance at Vilano Beach.

Ashley and Craig stand holding hands in shallow water at Vilano Beach with dramatic cloudy skies above and dark rock

Ashley and Craig hold hands and run through shallow water at Vilano Beach under a moody, cloud-filled sunset.

Craig carries Ashley piggyback across the sand at Vilano Beach while she wraps her arms around his shoulders.

Close-up of Craig's hand on Ashley's shoulder, their engagement rings visible as they look toward each other with the beach

Ashley touches Craig's face while standing in beach grass, both smiling softly as wind moves the dune vegetation around them.

Craig and Ashley embrace on the beach, their faces close as waves crash behind them at Vilano Beach.

Ashley and Craig share a tender kiss on the shore, the overcast sky and ocean stretching behind them.

Framed by palm trees at dusk, Ashley and Craig stand close together beneath a darkening sky at Vilano Beach.

Ashley leans against Craig as they stand together among palmetto palms at Vilano Beach, both wearing light-colored clothing.

Rob and Jill Futrell, St. Augustine photographers

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