Passionate Engagement Session With Fall Color

November 10, 2017 Steve Vansak

Two lovers play along the lakefront during their Fall engagement session.

I discovered right away that Ashley and Michael are a very passionate couple in love. I didn't have to coax it out of them as we took photographs all around Lemon Lake County Park in Crown Point, Indiana.

Ashley's outfit blended in nicely with all of the Fall color and man did we ever have that! Lots of yellows and various reds were everywhere as we explored the park.

Yellow leaves fade into the background as a young couple kisses for their Fall engagement photo.

Red, yellow and green leaf trees reflect off the lake at Lemon Lake Park.

The fisherman's pier is one of my favorite spots at the park and I was glad to capture some nice moments between these two for their Save the Date Cards.

Romantic embrace on the pier at Lemon Lake County Park.

The temperature was a bit chilly but we got around that by having these two take some romantic walks snuggling close.

Keeping warm on a brisk Fall walk in the park.

Autumn leaves are everywhere for a Fall engagement session in Crown Point, Indiana.

This is a sneak peek look at Ashley and Michael's romantic Fall engagement session. Stay tuned to the social media channels below for more images. To inquire about your own session or to check on your wedding date, as always please fill out the Contact Form. Stay warm!!

Romantic dip on a hill during a Fall engagement session.

Fall Engagement Photos At Taltree Arboretum

October 23, 2017 Steve Vansak

Sun streams through the trees like a fire mist during an engagement session at Taltree Arboretum.

Fall is upon us and the wonderful colors of the season are starting to show. For Kim and Tim's engagement session we chose Taltree Arboretum to show off their love as well as the wonderful Autumn color. We also made a quick stop before hand to the iconic old Crown Point Courthouse for sentimental reasons as the groom to be's great grandmother had gotten married there.

A couple in love in front of the old Crown Point Courthouse.

Taltree Arboretum is a lovely nature preserve in Valparaiso, Indiana. I'm always amazed by the different colors on display the various times of the year.

Autumn engagement photos at Taltree Arboretum.

We played with the sun in the background for a romantic glow as well as "falling" leaves. Kim and Tim played along with my corny jokes and I had a great time capturing their engagement photos.

A golden light engulfs a young couple at Taltree Arboretum.

Fall engagement photos at the scenic Taltree Arboretum in Valparaiso, Indiana.

One of our final shots of the day had Kim and Tim taking a walk among the wildflowers at Taltree with the setting sun putting an orange tinge upon the background.

The sun sets upon the widlflowers as a couple in loves takes a romantic stroll.

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Summer Engagement Photos At Whiting Lakefront Park

August 4, 2017 Steve Vansak

A romantic kiss at sunset at Whiting Lakefront Park.

Katie and Pat spent part of their Saturday strolling around Whiting Lakefront Park and Whihala Beach in Whiting, Indiana taking romantic engagement photos. We had the Northwest Indiana Symphony and a regional football game as our soundtrack. It was a lot of fun!

Engagement photos during the summer at Whiting Lakefront Park.

Katie and Pat live a few blocks from the picturesque park and I envy them as it is a beautiful location to visit. We made sure to start our session during golden hour for some lovely light and we waiting for a sunset over lake Michigan.

Romantic engagement photo in the park near Whihala Beach.

Hidden away along one of the walkways in the park is a gorgeous waterfall with beautiful landscaping. Katie and Pat and I spent quite a bit of time in this area capturing them from many different angles.

The picturesque waterfall at Whiting Lakefront Park.

If you go to the beach, sometimes you have to put on some beach wear. This is exactly what these guys did to showcase some Chicago pride and take some fun photos along the pier. And no, Pat did NOT throw her in the water!!

A wonderful orange and yellow glow took over as the sun began to set over Whihala Beach. Some silhouette pictures were in order as well as sunset portraits. We took many more images for Katie and Pat's summer engagement session at Whiting Lakefront Park with much more to come. Happy summer!!

Sunset portraits at Whihala Beach in Whiting, Indiana.

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Romantic Engagement Photos In Milwaukee, Wisconsin

June 12, 2017 Steve Vansak

The moon rises over Lake Michigan at Atwater Beach.

It was a great thrill to photograph Lauren and Eddie's engagement session in downtown Milwaukee. I had visited there many times and I knew how scenic it was. From the Art Museum to the Riverwalk and ending at the beach, we had a great time in Brew City for this romantic engagement session.

We started at the Milwaukee Art Museum in late afternoon with the wonderful architecture as our backdrop. I love the reflective windows as Lauren and Eddie took a stroll and of course the "wings" of the building had to be captured for our first dip of the day.

Romantic walk near the Milwaukee Art Museum.

A romantic dip at the entrance of the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Eddie mentioned that he loved the view of the city from a bridge near Pritzker Pavilion that he discovered while jogging one day. It was a great spot and these two soaked up the sun with the city in the background.

A couple in love embraces on a bridge overlooking the city of Milwaukee.

For a more urban flavor we visited the Riverwalk area for awhile with some romantic strolls on the boardwalk and some downtown city life photos. The sun reflected off the water as Lauren and Eddie shared a kiss on the pier.

Engagement photos along the Milwaukee Riverwalk.

A sun burst over the river in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

We had quite the full sun on this pleasant summer day in Milwaukee and when we arrived at McKinley Marina it was still in full force. We used it to our full advantage as it gave a warm glow through all the wonderful trees in the park as well as nice reflection of our couples as they shared a laugh on the bed of rocks at the shoreline.

Romantic engagement photos at McKinley Marina in Milwaukee.

Our last stop was during golden hour at Atwater Beach where the couple brought out a sign for their Save the Date Card pictures.

Engagement photos at Atwater Beach in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Romantic engagement photos along the hills at Atwater Beach.

We had to take the classic photo of a barefoot couple walking in the sand along Lake Michigan. It was very peaceful as the water lazily washed up onto the shore.

A barefoot walk on the sands of Atwater Beach.

I hope you have enjoyed this sneak peek look at Lauren and Eddie's romantic engagement photos in Milwaukee. To inquire about your own session or availability of your wedding date, please fill out the Contact Form.

See you at the beach!!