I spent a fantastic afternoon with Kelly and Robert at the beautiful Meadowlark Botanical Gardens! They brought their two adorable pups along, which always makes for a great time. Though I’d never met them before, I quickly became fast friends, laughing my way through the stunning greenery. Their session was a perfect mix of beautiful, sometimes silly, and always genuine photos. The absolute best part? When they requested a cheesy 80s-themed photo! Of course, I delivered with lasers and floating heads for a completely unique shot. This session was a true reflection of their fun personalities and a great way to kick off my journey to their wedding day!
Meadowlark is a photographer’s dream, especially in the growing seasons, with its vast and varied landscapes. I took advantage of the lush, manicured gardens and the more open, natural spaces. Including their dogs, a huge part of their family, made the session so much more personal and helped everyone relax into the moment. Pro tip: if you plan to bring pets, having a handler or bringing treats and favorite toys can help keep them focused for those perfect family portraits!
Kelly and Robert are the kind of couple who completely light up a room, or in this case, a botanical garden! Their willingness to be silly and embrace a truly unique vision, like that hilarious 80s photo, is what I love most about them. It showed me they prioritize fun and authentic self-expression. By the end of my time together, I felt like I had known them for years, which is the ultimate goal of the engagement session. I can’t wait for the wedding!
