Marina & Rafael’s Spring Engagement Session at Cuneo Mansion
Marina and Rafael get married in TEN DAYS… and I’m reminiscing on their lovely spring engagement session at Cuneo Mansion! We originally hoped to capture photos with their cats in early spring, so they could be included in their reception decor (of course!). As plans came together, Marina worked some magic in her network and we ended up with an opportunity to start at the mansion instead! We were all thrilled with this opportunity, and as you will see – it did not disappoint.
Cuneo Mansion Engagement Photos
I met these two at Cuneo Mansion one Friday afternoon, and was instantly impressed with the space. Marina and Rafael looked stylish and ready for some formal engagement photos! This stunning Vernon Hills estate has a ton of history and character… did you know it’s situated on 100 acres of land?! Built in 1916 as a private residence, it was gifted to Loyola University of Chicago in 2009. Furthermore, the estate still contains the original fine art and furniture – it was so much fun to explore! Rafael and Marina were up for anything, and I’m so excited about the photos we created. Some of our favorite rooms were the Great Hall, Ladies’ Powder Room, and Chapel.
Finally, I want to give a shout out to Lisa at Cuneo! Thank you again for your assistance, and helping make this possible for us!
Family Formals with Salem and Binx
Did you think we forgot about cat photos? Think again! After our mansion photos, we headed to their home for family photos. Salem and Binx wore tiny tuxedos, and were surprisingly cooperative (for cats)! I mean, the treats probably helped a little… but I digress. One detail I absolutely love: the painting above the fireplace in the photos was painted by Marina and Rafael together! How cool is that? Truly, this entire family looked most dapper in their formalwear, and I’m honored to have captured these moments for them.
Marina and Rafael: Your Cuneo Mansion engagement session was such a treat! Thank you for introducing me to Salem and Binx!! I can’t wait to do it all again very SOON 🙂
