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 🙂

Engaged couple kisses under an ornate archway in the elegant, vintage Cuneo Mansion, surrounded by gold sofas and intricate decor
Man holds his partner as they stand by a large window in the ornate, elegant Cuneo Mansion during spring engagement session
Couple holds hands beneath an ornate painted ceiling and grand archway at Cuneo Mansion during spring engagement session
Couple stands indoors by a window at Cuneo Mansion, gazing at each other during spring engagement session
Man twirls his partner in a black dress inside the Cuneo Mansion, beneath arched ceilings and surrounded by vintage decor during their spring engagement session
Portrait of man in a blue blazer and a woman in a black dress standing together beneath painted arches inside Cuneo Mansion during their spring engagement session
Couple stands close together indoors at Cuneo Mansion in front of a large window during spring engagement session
Man dips his partner in an ornate hall at Cuneo Mansion under a painted archway and chandelier during spring engagement session
A man and woman walk down a staircase inside Cuneo Mansion, holding hands and smiling during their spring engagement session
Two people walk down a staircase inside Cuneo Mansion surrounded by art, a knight’s armor, and an ornate skylight above
Engaged couple sits on wide stairs, embracing and smiling in the elegant, ornate Cuneo Mansion
Creative black and white photo of couple embraces closely on the stairs of Cuneo Mansion, showing the woman's engagement ring
Engaged couple kisses inside the Cuneo Mansion, beneath a hanging lamp with a framed art on the walls around them
A man and woman stand on either side of a suit of armor in the Cuneo Mansion during their spring engagement session
A couple kisses on a balcony framed between architectural columns in the elegant Cuneo Mansion, beneath a large ceiling skylight
Creative photo of engaged couple posing in a vintage room with green walls at Cuneo Mansion, standing in front of a large window and a gold sofa
Engaged couple kisses in an elegant, vintage room at Cuneo Mansion, surrounded by gold-trimmed green walls with a large window behind them
Portrait of engaged couple standing in front of a grand piano in the elegant, sunlit Cuneo Mansion, framed by large windows
Couple poses together in front of a colorful stained glass window inside the historic Cuneo Mansion during their spring engagement session
Creative photo of silhouetted couple standing in front of colorful stained glass windows inside the Cuneo Mansion during their spring engagement session
Exterior of Cuneo Mansion in Vernon Hills, Illinois
A man and woman pose with black cats in a living room at Cuneo Mansion, in front of abstract art and a fireplace during their spring engagement session
Two black cats wearing tuxedo collars stand on a table covered in a white cloth in front of a black and white abstract painting
Engaged couple in formal wear each holding their black cats, standing in front of an abstract black and white painting inside their home
Black and white photo of engaged couple's two black cats wearing collars and bow ties posing in front of a fireplace
Black and white photo of man and woman smiling while holding their two black cats in front of an abstract painting inside their home during their spring engagement session

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