Michelle and Ben's Engagement Session - the Sweetest Chapter Yet!

Engagement Session

Downs, IL

July 26, 2026

Family Photography

Engagement Sessions are all about telling your story in a way that feels natural, meaningful, and true to who you are as a couple. Together, we’ll create a session that reflects your connection, your personalities, and this exciting season of life you’re stepping into. Whether that looks like quiet moments in nature, golden-hour walks, or a place that already feels like “yours,” your engagement session is designed to capture your love in a way that feels authentic, timeless, and uniquely you.

I met Michelle when my day job intersected with my passion for photography - she was coordinating photographers for Santa Visits! When she asked me to capture engagement photos for her and her fiancé Ben before their fall wedding, I couldn’t say yes fast enough! This engagement session on their beautiful property—also the wedding venue—is absolutely stunning, filled with tall grasses, blooming flowers, wide open lawns, and a peaceful pond. It’s the kind of setting that feels like it was made for photography, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect backdrop for their engagement session.

There’s something so special about photographing a couple in a place that already holds so much meaning for them. Michelle and Ben’s session felt relaxed, joyful, and full of anticipation for the season ahead. I’m excited to share more, but here are some of my first favorites.

Ready to Celebrate Your Engagement?

Your engagement is such a meaningful chapter—one that deserves to be documented in a way that feels true to you. I’d love to create an engagement session that tells your story and captures this season of excitement and love.

Ready to get started? Click here to get in touch, and let’s begin planning your engagement session!