City Couples Session in Moscow, Idaho

Photographer/Author: Malyssa Keifer-Buttelo, MKB Photography

A couple walks together outside a theater marquee showing Macbeth, holding hands on an autumn day.

There is something truly refreshing about this couples session's change of pace, majority of my photoshoots are taken in locations with lots of nature and greenery. But I got a unique request of turning our small town into big city vibes. A challenge? Yes, but worth it 100 times over. We started our session under the big Moscow Community Theatre sign, where I quickly realized just how amazing this session would be (before even looking at the pictures!). Jessa and Jayden could NOT stop smiling and laughing with each other, just pure love in the air. Watching these two love on each other and interact was so beautiful and joyous.


This was their first time getting professional photos done, an honor in its own, and you would have no idea! When Jessa and I were chatting inspiration and vibes, she sent me what they wanted to wear and I just LOVE the contrast the light and dark provides! I would seriously never guess this was their first time!

A couple in denim and black clothing embraces against a tree trunk on an autumn street with orange foliage.
A couple playfully dancing together on a rainy autumn day wearing casual outfits and boots.
Two people having coffee and conversation at an outdoor cafe with metal chairs on a city sidewalk.

Pit Stop


During our brisk, fall afternoon walk down Main Street in downtown Moscow, a slight drizzle started so we decided to take a pit stop and warm up our hands. And with impeccable timing, there was a café right in front of us! While Jessa and Jayden were happily chatting away, I was standing back capturing those little lovey in-between moments, the kind of moments that you can't catch with posing. The gentle hand holding, brushing hair behind her ear, tender touches. All natural moments that are too pure not to capture.

Two people in winter hats share a tender moment while sitting at a wooden picnic table on an autumn day.
A couple in denim and casual wear sharing intimate moments in a series of black and white photographs.
A couple in casual attire share an intimate dance moment on an urban street during autumn.

Heartfelt Moments


While making a small town like Moscow, Idaho feel like a big city like Miami, where Jayden is from, is quite a challenge, I can definitely say they walked away with something they will treasure forever: timeless memories, captured forever. Anytime they look at these photos, they will instantly be brought back to this moment. The conversations, touches, laughter, all of it.

If I had to describe this session in three words: sweet, tender, and connected.


Have you ever sat back and looked at pictures of your grandma and grandpa when they were younger? These are those photos your grandkids will be looking at 50 years from now. Ready for your couple's session?

Two people share a warm embrace on an autumn street lined with orange-leaved trees.

Whether this is your first time having professional photos done or your 15th, these little moments deserve to be documented. As a Pullman and Moscow photographer, I know the best (and most treasured) photos happen when you are free to be you, playful, lovey, and real.


Ready to book your couples session today? Click the link below!

https://mkbphotog.pixieset.com/booking/