Golden Hour Engagement Photos at Silver Lake Beach in St. Joseph, Michigan

August 13, 2026 Steve Vansak

A couple smiling and touching foreheads outdoors during golden hour, with trees and soft sunlight in the background, beautifully captured by a southwest Michigan wedding photographer.

I recently got the chance to revisit the picturesque Silver Lake Beach in St. Joseph, Michigan after having shot a wedding there three years ago.

This time I was with Kayla and Zach for their golden hour/sunset beach engagement session.

Indiana Dunes Beach Engagement Session

July 24, 2024 Steve Vansak

A young couple cuddles together at Indiana Dunes beach at sunset.

Sometimes, the weather gods will gift you a perfect day at Indiana Dunes National Park. With temperatures in the 70s and clear skies for a perfect sunset, Matt and Katie’s engagement session was poised to be epic.

We met at Portage Lakefront and River Walk and started taking pictures just before the start of golden hour. The idea was to shoot some beach scenes and end with sunset photos.

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