Rachel & Joe’s University of Illinois Engagement Session

Last September, I had the opportunity to travel to Champaign for Rachel and Joe’s University of Illinois engagement session! These two have been together for over a decade, AND they’ve known each other since pre-school!! Joe proposed on campus at U of I while they were living in Champaign, so naturally we decided to go back for engagement photos 🙂

Champaign, Illinois Photo Locations

We met at Triptych, one of their favorite local breweries. Shout out to the staff for letting us take photos inside! Of course, the beer was also delicious… definitely worth a stop at their tap room if you’re ever in the area. After beers, we headed to the university’s Arboretum for some gorgeous golden hour photos. Joe and Rachel had traveled for our session as well (they’re currently on the east coast) – which definitely helped with the destination vibe. I just love the mix of fun and romance in these photos!

University of Illinois Engagement

As the sun began to set, we headed to campus for some real nostalgia. We toured the entire Quad area, stopping at the spot where they got engaged, of course! I loved learning more about their days in Champaign and breathing that fresh college campus air. Finally, we headed to The Blind Pig Brewery for a night cap (and more delicious beer!).

Rachel and Joe: Thank you again for having me in Champaign last year! I really enjoyed exploring the town with you two… can’t wait for your wedding day next month!!!

Champaign engagement photo of couple smiling on University of Illinois campus
Portrait of couple holding beers in Triptych brewing barrel room
Romantic engagement photo of couple in Triptych brewing barrel room
Black and white photo of couple in Triptych Brewing barrel room
Couple holds beers during engagement session in Triptych brewing barrel room
Couple kisses while holding beers in Triptych brewing barrel room
Detail photo of Arboretum map at University of Illinois
Portrait of couple in University of Illinois arboretum during Champaign engagement session
Romantic photo of couple in University of Illinois arboretum during Champaign engagement session
Portrait of couple during summer Champaign engagement session in University of Illinois arboretum
Couple walks through arboretum during Champaign engagement session
Couple smile at each other in front of pond in University of Illinois arboretum
Couple kisses on wooden bridge in arboretum during Champaign engagement session
Champaign engagement portrait of couple in University of Illinois arboretum
Woman smiles at her partner in arboretum during Champaign engagement session
Couple embraces in arboretum during sunset Champaign engagement session
Candid Champaign engagement photo of couple in scenic arboretum
Romantic black and white photo of couple kissing by lagoon at University of Illinois arboretum
Blue and orange sign at University of Illinois campus in Champaign
Portrait of couple at University of Illinois campus during Champaign engagement session
Couple kisses at University of Illinois campus during Champaign engagement session
Couple sits on stone bench at University of Illinois campus
Artistic photo of couple holding hands by University of Illinois campus building during Champaign engagement session
Couple sits together on steps of University of Illinois campus building
Champaign engagement photo of couple walking through University of Illinois campus
Romantic photo of couple on University of Illinois campus during Champaign engagement session
Fun photo of couple walking on grass by University of Illinois campus building
Romantic Champaign engagement photo of couple with University of Illinois campus buidling
Black and white photo of diamond engagement ring on hand during Champaign engagement session
Romantic Champaign engagement photo of Couple at sunset with University of Illinois campus building
Detail photo of The Blind Pig Brewery sign
Artwork on the wall outside of The Blind Pig Brewery
Couple cheers local brews at The Blind Pig beer garden during Champaign engagement session
Photo of couple in front of colorful mural at The Blind Pig Brewery during Champaign engagement session
Champaign engagement session of couple by colorful mural at The Blind Pig Brewery
Couple kisses in front of colorful mural during Champaign engagement session
Champaign engagement portrait of couple holding craft beers at The Blind Pig brewery

One Reply to “Rachel & Joe’s University of Illinois Engagement Session”

  1. Norma Chlebanowski says:
    August 19, 2022 at 11:57 pm

    I had no ideal how long you guys have know each other such a sweet love story can’t wait to celebrate your final commitment to each other in your journey of love for each other 💕
    Love you guys
    Aunt Norma

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