Naperville Engagement Photos at Blackwell Forest Preserve
Jen and Dan’s Naperville engagement photos experience was an absolute blast. From the planning, to the day of the session, to meeting in my living room to see all the beautiful photos and choose their favorites, it was one for the books. These two are so much fun together—laid back, full of inside jokes and laughs, and let’s not even mention the way that Dan looks at Jen.
At our planning call, they told me they envisioned having their photos in nature, with tall grass and pretty views. Since location-choosing is one of my secret skills and apart of our planning process, I had the perfect spot in mind. We met up at the beautiful Blackwell Forest Preserve, which graced us with open fields, sloping hills, and the most beautiful golden sunset at the end of the evening (scroll to see what I mean!). Everything was perfect.
Creative Engagement Photos With Height Difference
One thing that you’ll notice right away when you meet Dan and Jen is their height difference. Dan is quite a bit taller than Jen! So I made sure to keep that in mind as I posed and guided them. With the right angles and a few creative tricks, we were able to compliment their heights and have fun with it.
One of the props we used for them was a ladder. Jen had seen some Pinterest ideas for couples with big height differences, and that included a pose involving a ladder. Dan held the ladder while Jen stepped up on it and gave him a kiss. Such a cute idea and turned out to be one of their favorites!
They clearly love being together. From laughter and teasing to inside jokes, they made each other light up the whole time. I love photographing couples like that—genuine, down-to-earth, and just happy to be with each other.
Creating Wall Art and Keepsake Album
At the end of the session, we sat down and started designing their keepsakes. We created a beautiful custom album filled with their favorite images, and a set of three wall pieces that will hang in their home. It makes my heart so happy knowing they now have meaningful artwork that tells their love story—something they can see, hold, and treasure for years to come.
Whether you’re planning a wedding or just want to celebrate this sweet season of life with anniversary photos, I’d love to help tell your story. Reach out here if you’re looking for Naperville engagement photos that are custom for you and your love story!
Jen and Dan, thank you for letting me be a part of yours. I loved every minute!
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Hey! I'm Charity, a portrait photographer for families, couples, and seniors based in Aurora and the west Chicago suburbs. It's my joy to bring your story to life with natural imagery. I also create custom keepsakes that will last in your home and future generations. To learn more about the portrait experience see here, or to start chatting right away about a custom session that truly feels like you, start here.
