There’s something so magical about the engagement season.


It’s not just about preparing for a wedding—it’s about celebrating this unique moment in your story, the season where love is new and full of anticipation. Engagement photos are more than just pretty pictures; they’re about capturing the way your love feels—the laughter, the comfort, the joy of just being together.

Two elegant wine glasses balanced on a weathered wooden fence amid wild garden blooms.
Smiling couple lounging on a wooden bench in a sunny wildflower garden setting.

Rachel and Rodrigo chose to have their engagement photos at a place that holds so much meaning to them: Chateau Morrisette. It’s where they got engaged, and they wanted to return to the same dreamy setting to celebrate this next chapter of their journey together. And let me tell you—it couldn’t have been more perfect.

Couple relaxing at a picnic with wine and a wicker basket surrounded by wildflowers in golden hour light.
Close-up of an engagement ring on a woman's hand holding a wine glass near red flowers.
Bearded man smiling at woman holding her face with engagement ring visible in sunlight.
Joyful man spinning woman under a white garden arch surrounded by lush green trees.

We met on a breathtaking golden evening, grabbed a bottle of their favorite wine as a couple, Our Dog Blue, and began wandering the grounds. We started in front of the Chateau itself, where tall hydrangeas bloomed and sunlight poured into the frame, creating stunning sun flares (some of my very favorites from the session!). From there, the evening unfolded so naturally.

Engaged couple smiling at each other among white hydrangeas outside an elegant estate building.
Smiling engaged couple embracing outdoors in bright sunlight, woman showing off her engagement ring.
Couple holding hands and facing each other lovingly in front of white flowering bushes at golden hour.
Happy couple holding hands and walking along a sunlit garden path near a large estate building.
Romantic couple leaning in for a kiss while holding hands in front of blooming white flowers.
Smiling couple posing together beside lush white hydrangea bushes in front of a beautiful estate.

What I loved most about photographing these two was how relaxed and genuine they were. The focus of this session wasn't on getting the “perfect pose,” but instead simply enjoying the evening together. They laughed, held hands, cheered their wine glasses, and admired the sunset as it wrapped them in golden light. Their connection shined through effortlessly, and that’s exactly what made their images so beautiful.

Blue bottle of Chateau Morrisette wine with two glasses on an outdoor patio table in sunlight.
Man pouring white wine from blue bottle for smiling woman on sunny outdoor patio with garden views.
Couple holding hands facing each other in an ivy-covered stone archway passage with green plants.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss near a wooden gazebo with scenic countryside views on a sunny day.
Close-up of engaged woman placing hand on partners neck showing diamond engagement ring outdoors.

Chateau Morrisette is truly one of the dreamiest locations for an engagement session. Every corner feels like a little storybook—gardens, mountain views, ivy-covered stonework, and soft rolling hills. There are so many nooks of beauty, each with its own magic.

Couple holding hands walking through lush garden beds at golden hour with trees and open sky.
Romantic couple about to kiss in golden backlit sunlight with rustic wooden fence in background.
Couple relaxing on garden bench with picnic basket, man showing woman something on sunny afternoon.
Couple holding hands and laughing together in a sunlit garden with raised flower beds and trees.
Smiling couple in black outfits gazing at each other near a wooden fence on a sunny day.

On top of the perfect setting, Rachel and Rodrigo were an absolute joy to spend time with. They were friendly, easygoing, and full of laughter—dream clients in every way. It felt less like “taking photos” and more like just hanging out with friends on a perfect summer evening.

Smiling couple standing together by wooden fence with rolling green countryside and sunset behind them.
Close-up of couple exchanging rings outdoors near a wooden fence with green hills in the background.

One of the reasons I love engagement sessions so much is that they’re also the perfect “trial run” before your wedding day. You get to see how you feel in front of the camera, how your photographer works, and if your personalities click. It’s a chance to relax, have fun, and walk away with photos that truly feel like you.

Couple in black outfits embracing near a rustic wooden fence with scenic green landscape behind them.
Couple walking hand-in-hand down a sunlit gravel path surrounded by lush green trees and meadows.

Rachel and Rodrigo’s session at Chateau Morrisette was the perfect reminder of why I adore capturing love stories. When the location is meaningful, the light is golden, and the couple is focused on simply enjoying each other—pure magic happens.

Couple sitting together in a garden laughing and sharing a tender moment in golden sunlight.
Couple sharing a kiss under an ivy-covered stone archway entrance surrounded by lush green foliage.
Want to plan a magical engagement session of your own?