August 2, 2022
There are some people that you meet in life that you never want to stop hanging out with. Amanda and Dutch are those kind of people. They’re fun, they’re sweet, and you never want to stop being around them because you enjoy them so much. We had a great time celebrating their engagement and upcoming wedding with their playful Reynolda Gardens engagement session in Winston-Salem. I can’t wait for you to see it all!
Reynolda Gardens Engagement Session
When we began planning, Amanda and Dutch knew that they wanted to have their session somewhere their GSP dogs would be welcome. The dogs were SO cute and had the most energy. They were super excited about the photos – maybe even more than Amanda and Dutch. I’m kidding, of course… but the dogs were a lot of fun. I loved being able to capture Amanda and Dutch with their fur babies. It was so sweet.
After the dogs got tired, it was time to focus on Amanda and Dutch. Amanda changed into a beautiful white sundress and brought out the incredible picnic that she packed. It was such a fun idea! On the lawn of the gardens, Amanda and Dutch got to relax, drink champagne, and toast their upcoming wedding day. I’m all about bringing props or some sort of experience for your engagement photos! Make them special – make them yours. We finished out the session by the front of the house – it was the perfect way to capture the sunset and bid Amanda and Dutch goodbye!
They’ll be back on the blog soon with their September wedding at Boxwood Estate. But, until then, enjoy this gorgeous summer picnic engagement session at Reynolda Gardens!
![couple sits on steps of Reynolda Gardens entryway](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_1-scaled.jpg)
![engaged couple sits on brick steps with GSP pups during Reynolda Gardens engagement session](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_6.jpg)
![couple pets GSP dog during Reynolda Gardens engagement photos](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_2.jpg)
![couple sits on brick steps at Reynolda Gardens with GSP dogs](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_3.jpg)
![engaged couple walks on lawn of Reynolda Gardens with dogs](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_5.jpg)
![GSP dog sits on lawn in Winston-Salem](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_8.jpg)
![engaged couple sits on brick steps at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_12.jpg)
![bride and groom sit on steps at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_15-scaled.jpg)
![engaged couple hold hands walking across lawn at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_17-scaled.jpg)
![bride holds fiance's arm during engagement session in Winston-Salem](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_18.jpg)
![engaged couple hugs by greenhouse at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_19.jpg)
![bride and groom walk together across lawn with arms around each other](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_23-scaled.jpg)
![bride puts hand on groom's chest to show off ring](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_24.jpg)
![groom twirls bride around outside Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_26-scaled.jpg)
![engaged couple stands outside Reynolda Gardens holding bouquet of white flowers](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_27.jpg)
![engaged couple kisses outside house of Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_37.jpg)
![bride and groom stand holding bouquet of white flowers in Winston-Salem NC](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_28-scaled.jpg)
![groom lifts bride up during Reynolda Gardens engagement session](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_34-scaled.jpg)
![groom leans head into bride's forehead during NC engagement photos](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_36-scaled.jpg)
![engaged couple stands outside house at Reynolda Gardens with white flowers](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_30.jpg)
![engaged couple walks down pathway by house at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_31-scaled.jpg)
![black and white portrait of couple kissing at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_38-scaled.jpg)
![groom pours champagne during engagement photos at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_41.jpg)
![groom pours champagne for bride during Reynolda Gardens engagement photos](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_42-scaled.jpg)
![couple toasts with champagne during NC engagement session](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_43.jpg)
![bride and groom toast champagne during Reynolda Gardens engagement session](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_44-scaled.jpg)
![engaged couple has picnic on lawn of Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_46.jpg)
![couple chats during picnic at engagement session](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_47-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom enjoy picnic on lawn of Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_48.jpg)
![details for Winston-Salem engagement session](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_51.jpg)
![engaged couple sits on lawn of Reynolda Gardens with picnic](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_52.jpg)
![groom nuzzles bride's cheek during picnic](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_50-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom stand together on lawn at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_54-scaled.jpg)
![groom looks down at bride holding hand to chest](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_57.jpg)
![couple leans heads together hugging at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_59-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom hug during Reynolda Gardens engagement session](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_60-scaled.jpg)
![engaged couple holds hands walking through vines](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_61-scaled.jpg)
![bride shows off engagement ring on shoulder at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_62.jpg)
![couple holds hands walking on lawn at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_65.jpg)
![bride and groom sit on brick steps outside building at Reynolda Gardens](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_67.jpg)
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See another gorgeous Winston-Salem engagement session here!
![Reynolda Gardens Engagement Session with picnic and couple's dogs photographed by Charlotte wedding photographer Kevyn Dixon Photography](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_3.png)
![Reynolda Gardens Engagement Session with picnic and couple's dogs photographed by Charlotte wedding photographer Kevyn Dixon Photography](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/07/Reynolda-Gardens-Engagement-Session_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_4.png)
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