Fall Engagement Photos At Taltree Arboretum In Valparaiso, Indiana

October 22, 2015 Steve Vansak

A burst of sun appears over the lake at Taltree Aboretum.

Ashley is a runner and Taltree Arboretum is one of her exercise spots. When she asked if I thought it was a good location for her and Kevin's Fall engagement photos, I did not hesitate to say yes. This is a beautiful location and we certainly took advantage of it.

This scenic destination located in Valparaiso offers up gardens, a lake, wooded areas and beautiful fields.

Engagement photos at Taltree Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana.

A kiss underneath the the tall trees of Taltree Arboretum.

As you can see from the above images, we can get several different looks in the same location with many different paths to get into the shade or let some sun peak through.

The leaves were golden red and golden orange!! So many different colors on display in this hidden Oasis for the soon to married couple's engagement photos.

An Autumn engagement session at Taltree Aboretum.

We decided to end our session with a photo amid the rolling hills for some wonderful scenic landscape. I'm so glad to have captured our happy couple with that wonderful pastel sky as a backdrop.

An engaged couple amid the rolling hills of Taltree Arboretum.

Autumn Engagement Photos At Lemon Lake County Park

October 7, 2015 Steve Vansak

The first thing Stephanie and Brett did when they arrived at Lemon Lake County Park was show me their signs. Too funny. I take it they've been seeing each other for awhile!!

A young couple kisses beneath the greenery of Lemon Lake Park for their engagement session.

Lemon Lake County Park is the perfect location for Fall color and gives a general "woodsy and earthy" tone to photographs. Although I just recently met them, Stephanie and Brett seem to fit that bill as well - warm and down to earth. I had fun taking their engagement pictures and they seemed to have a few laughs too.

Engagement photos in the woods of Lemon Lake Park.

I could not let them leave without a shot in front of the sprawling lake with the Fall colors in the trees. It's become a standard whenever I come here to shoot, but it always has a slightly different look to it depending on the season and time of day. This day we had a bit of orange and red popping out amongst the green.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Stephanie and Brett's Autumn engagement session at Lemon Lake County Park. I'm looking forward to their wedding next October. In the meantime, I think I'm going to go grab me a slice of pumpkin pie

A recently engaged couple in front of Lemon Lake with Fall color in the trees.

Autumn Engagement Photos in Crown Point

November 6, 2014 Steve Vansak

A couple embraces in the woods during an Autumn engagement session in Crown Point.

I had a great time with Kelly and Danny during their engagement session in Crown Point, Indiana. The temperatures were chilly, but the tall wooded trees at Lemon Lake Park shielded us. One of our more spontaneous shots was the couple running toward the camera with arms full of leaves to throw them in the air. Their expressions say it all...

Leaf throwing fun at Lemon Lake Park for an Autumn engagement session.

We roamed deep into the park taking candid photos as well as Fall portraits by the lake. In one shot a lone leaf fell on Danny's head as he and Kelly kissed. People fishing on the lake congratulated them on their upcoming wedding as I sat them down on a bench for some close ups.

An Autumn engagement session in Crown Point, captured in a collage of images.

The Fall engagement sessions this year have been off the charts. This is merely a sneak peek with many more images to come. To see more, stay tuned here via the RSS feed listed below or the Region Weddings Facebook page. To book your own session or inquire about your own wedding date, please fill out the Contact Form. Stay warm, eat pumpkin bread!! :)

Engagement Photos in Cedar Lake, Indiana

November 5, 2014 Steve Vansak

A couple holds hand while leaning away from each other against a blue sky.

I told Majed and Jennifer to lean back and look at each other during this silhouette photo during their Fall engagement session. Getting to know Majed during the shoot, it's a miracle he didn't let go. He's a guy who likes to laugh and you can tell that Jennifer loves him for it.

I left them alone for a series of shots and it didn't take long for the smiling and laughter to naturally happen. I called a truce on the leaf fight, although I admits I do think Jennifer won that round in a close call.

We took a variety of images in front of the covered bridge with the smiling couple letting the Fall colors into every shot. Temperatures were pretty mild even though we were shooting close to dusk.

An engaged couple next to a covered bridge for a Fall engagement photo in Cedar Lake, Indiana.

This particular week in October saw me doing four engagement sessions in one week!! Autumn colors are extremely popular here Northwest Indiana. These are just a few sneak peeks at Majed and Jennifer's engagement session. I am taking appointments for winter and studio shots as well as 2015 and 2016 weddings. Please fill out the Contact Form to set up a consultation.