Michigan State Engagement session

I am so excited to share Stephen and Jane’s engagement shoot! When this awesome couple met with me to book me for their wedding they knew already that they HAD to have their engagement photographs taken at Michigan State. They both went to college there and had a ton of stories and memories to share. I naturally agreed on the spot and we immediately started putting together ideas and brainstorming. These two are absolutely adorable and we had such a blast during their session.

ENJOY

 

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One of the major reasons for these two wanting their engagement photos done on campus was the gardens. The MSU gardens are famous for how magically beautiful they are during the spring and summer and I was pumped to have these two dance in the sun together right in the center of it all.

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Of course, you all know my obsession with stairs… could I resist? Of course not. They weren’t the cleanest of stairs I might add and Jane politely, in the cutest way said, “Really? these steps?” to which I said OH TRUST ME!! YOU JUST WAIT AND SEE! ……. and so…. YOU SEE?!?!

Aren’t they like… ugh… SO darn gorgeous and adorable?!

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This bridge… I love it, it gives me the license to get my clients to be a little sassy 😉

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We headed to Jane’s old dorm… I absolutely LOVE how much these images speak about these two and their history together. This place means so much to Jane and to both of them as a couple. She told us about nights where she snuck out to go stay at Stephen’s dorm… among other stories of which I am not at liberty to tell!

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SERIOUSLY?! Could they be more perfect?!

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And of course, what’s a photo shoot at MSU campus without some shots at Spartan Stadium!

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Stephen and Jane –

I had such an amazing time exploring the campus with you and enjoying your stories. I am so glad that I could give you images that represent you and your history together. I am so excited to capture your big day for you next year and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!

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