Say hello to Kathryn & Shane, the ultimate adventure babes based in Bozeman, starring in the most AH-MAZING Montana hiking engagement session at Beehive Basin. We’re talking seven miles of Big Sky glory, smack in the middle of wildflower boom season. There’s NOTHING better than wildflowers in Montana! Their dog, Berkie? Stealing every scene like a golden retriever version of Pedro Pascal—effortlessly iconic.

We start on the Beehive Basin trail, and it’s giving “Sound of Music!” The arrowleaf balsamroot is popping, Indian paintbrush is out here flexing, and I’m basically feral over the color palette. Kathryn & Shane stroll, snuggle, and roast each other lovingly while Berkie zoomies through the flowers like he’s auditioning for a dog food commercial. 12/10, would cast again.

My fave part? Getting weird and creative. This is exactly what an engagement session is for—playtime! We stack some artsy compositions, pull out the long lens for that creamy mountain compression, and then go full Spielberg with the drone. The 360 spin? Chef’s kiss. Add a champagne pop at the overlook (because sparkle > everything) and we’ve got cinematic gold. The cork blasts, the bubbles rain down, Berkie tries to RSVP “yes” with his whole face—pure chaos, pure joy, pure Kathryn & Shane.

And because I’m your trail momager, here are a few pro tips so your Montana hiking engagement session hits that main-character energy:

• Pack the fun stuff: Bring a drone (I always bring mine!) and champagne for poppin’ at the lake or overlook. Bubbles are another leave no trace alternative!
• Bugs be buggin’: Bug spray is your bestie. Mosquitos do not care that you paid for cute makeup.
• Be bear aware: Bear spray, bear bells, and big voices on the trail. (I’m loud. You’re welcome.)
• Dog parents unite: Bring poop bags (leave wild places wild), a collapsible bowl, and extra water for your pup. Bonus: let your doggo splash in the creek for those glossy, post-swim curls. For all the dog tips, click here!
• Hydrate or diedrate: Plenty of water for humans too—and a snack so we don’t recreate the “hangry” episode of The Last of Us.
• Layers + shoes: Mountain weather changes faster than a TikTok trend. Pack layers, and wear grippy boots so you can hop rocks like a pro.

K&S cuddle on a rock with Berkie in full loaf mode, the basin reflecting alpenglow like it heard the assignment and turned it in early. It’s tender, epic, and 1000% them. If your idea of romance is flowers, peaks, and your favorite floof leading the way, a Beehive Basin Montana hiking engagement session is the move. Happy to report, this is a perfect place for an engagement sesh and vow renewals!!!

Ready to hike, laugh till your cheeks hurt, and make art together? Grab your boots (and the bubbly) and let’s go make your mountain movie.