We had their session scheduled for earlier in the month but as luck would have it, I came down with whatever cooties my son brought home from school. I was so happy we were able to reschedule and we truly picked the BEST day! The light was perfectly glowy and soft and there was just enough of a chill in the air to let you know fall was here without needing heavy coats. Best yet, these two were naturals!

Last week I met Sarah and Scott in Wayne, IL for their engagement session at Dunham Woods Riding Club where I will soon photograph their beautiful wedding. Touring Oaklawn Farm and the grounds of Dunham Woods looks and feels like walking the pages of a Ralph Lauren catalog. Each room of the farmhouse is exquisitely decorated with a richly warm color palate that perfectly accentuates the historic look and feel of the 1836 home. Though I love the clean, white, shabby chic farmhouse style everyone has adopted these days, there is something about the heavy, rich, warm, decor like Dunham Woods that speaks to my soul.

I absolutely loved getting to know Sarah and Scott during our time together and I cannot wait to photograph their wedding in just a few short days!! If their wedding day is as beautiful as their engagement session, then it’s going to be absolutely amazing!!! Enjoy some of my favorites from my time with these two!!!

 

Ornate wrought iron sign for Dunham Woods Riding Club established in 1934 against autumn foliage.
An elegant diamond engagement ring photographed on a textured beige stone surface.
Historic plaque marking Oaklawn Farm's listing on the National Register of Historic Places mounted on brick wall.
Romantic couple embracing on a brick porch with white columns and garden background.
Exterior of historic brick building with white trim windows and lush green landscaping.
White columned porch with decorative details along brick building featuring benches and seasonal decorations.
A tender moment captured between a couple in intimate embrace outdoors.
Diamond engagement ring with square halo setting displayed on white surface.
A couple embraces on a brick patio beneath a covered colonial-style porch.
Vibrant red maple leaves against blurred golden autumn background.
Close-up of an engagement ring sparkling on a hand against a navy blue sweater.
Black and white portrait of a couple sharing a joyful embrace outdoors.
Couple strolling along brick walkway beneath white colonial-style columns.
Classic red barn with white cupola and trim against blue sky.
Couple in matching navy sweaters embracing by white porch column on sunny day.
Romantic couple pose beneath white columns on brick patio surrounded by gardens.
Close-up of orange autumn berries on branch with soft bokeh background.
Intimate couple in matching dark sweaters sharing a tender moment against white columns.
Golden autumn leaves frame a peaceful park landscape on a sunny day.
A couple shares an intimate moment while standing on a brick terrace with white columns.
Black and white portrait of couple in casual wear sharing an affectionate moment by columns.
Couple walking together on brick path beside autumn foliage and garden.
Close-up of vintage decorative cast iron horse head post with chain detail in black and white.
Couple in dark sweaters sitting together on stone steps with iron railing.
Black and white photo of couple sharing tender moment while sitting on outdoor steps.
Intimate close-up of couple in navy sweaters sharing gentle moment outdoors.
Couple in navy sweaters embracing outdoors with autumn foliage in background.
Happy couple in matching navy sweaters embracing outside brick building with garden view.
Close up of a sparkling diamond engagement ring with detailed band and halo setting resting on a light surface.
A couple in matching navy sweaters embraces outdoors in front of a brick building.
A couple sits close together on an antique bench in a room with vintage decor.
A romantic moment captured on a vintage couch with decorative horseshoe art in background.
Couple sharing an intimate moment on an antique bench in a warmly lit room.

 

Thanks for reading!

— Cassie