Dayne & Max

Papamoa Beach

We had just 30 minutes to shoot at Papamoa Beach, and at first, Dayna and Max were a little shy in front of the camera — like most people are. But something clicked pretty quickly. With the sand underfoot, wind in their hair, and the ocean doing its thing in the background, they relaxed into the moment and just let it unfold. It turned into one of those shoots where the light was good, the vibe was easy, and everything just worked. Proof that you don’t need hours — just a bit of trust, a beautiful spot, and two people willing to show up as they are.

A couple walking along the beach at sunset, with the ocean and sky in the background.
A couple embracing on a beach with their reflection visible in the water, and a dog running in the background.
A man and woman standing close together on a beach during sunset, with the ocean in the background. The man has short dark hair and a beard, wearing a white shirt. The woman has long red hair, wearing a green dress, and is looking at the man with a s
A couple standing close together on the beach at sunset, with ocean waves in the background.
A man and woman embrace on the beach at sunset, with the ocean and sky in the background.
A close-up of a couple with their foreheads pressed together and eyes closed, sunlight shining behind them.
A happy couple embracing on a beach at sunset, with the woman smiling and the man smiling slightly, both facing the camera.
A couple is standing close together on a beach during sunset, about to kiss, with ocean and sky in the background.
A smiling couple embracing on a wooden deck near the beach at sunset, with the ocean in the background.
A couple sitting outdoors during sunset, with the man behind the woman, both looking into the distance.
A man and woman walking on the beach at sunset, with the man in the foreground wearing a white shirt and black pants, and the woman behind him in sandals, partly obscured.
A man is kissing a woman on her forehead near a body of water at sunset, both with their eyes closed in a tender moment.
A man and a woman sitting on the beach during sunset, looking at each other with a background of dunes, trees, and the ocean.
Close-up of a hand with glittery sand on fingers and an engagement ring with a round diamond in a halo setting on the ring finger.