Romantic Spring Engagement at Ryerson Woods – Annie & Luke

Get ready for true romance, nostalgia, and the sweetest pups you ever did see! Annie and Luke’s forest preserve engagement session this spring began at their home, a short drive from Ryerson Woods. I met these two and the newest members of their fam, Kain and Ava, on a lovely May evening. We had a blast outside in the yard – and even got to play inside, too! What do I mean by this? Um – Luke and Annie’s Game Room, of course!! These two have the most impressive collection of memorabilia from the 80’s and 90’s… including a WALL of VHS tapes, old school Nintendo/board games (Mall Madness, anyone?!), and TV merch galore. I could have spent hours in this room… so it’s probably best we left after a few photos! I was even lucky enough to meet their turtle Snooty before we headed out to the woods!

When we arrived at the forest preserve, we had the entire space to ourselves. The golden light was perfect, and Annie and Luke were all smiles! They told me their engagement story (Luke proposed at Ryerson Woods!), and that the only witnesses were sheep grazing nearby. I’m pretty sure those same sheep were there during our session, cheering them on 🙂

Annie and Luke: Thank you for inviting me into your home and introducing me to your animals! I had a blast with you all, can’t wait for your wedding day this fall!!

Black and white photo of smiling couple during forest preserve engagement
Couple walks dogs in front of their home before forest preserve engagement session
Candid photo of happy couple petting their dog on the way to forest preserve engagement session
Couple kisses while walking dogs in their wooded backyard during forest preserve engagement session
Couple sit with their dogs on brick patio during Illinois Forest Preserve engagement session
Candid engagement photo of smiling couple and their dogs in their backyard
dog plays with toy in wooded backyard
happy dog lays in the grass with toy
Couple sits in the grass while playing with their dogs during Illinois Forest Preserve engagement session
Black and White candid photo of couple playing with their dogs in their backyard
Couple hug in their home in front of unique neon game room sign
Engagement photo of couple standing in front of their game display
Candid photo of couple playing arcade game in their basement before Illinois Forest Preserve engagement session
Couple plays arcade game together during their home engagement
Detail photo of unique video game collectibles
Unique Nintendo and Mario collectible items on shelves
Candid photo of smiling couple in front of their wall of collectible gaming paraphernalia
Photo of pet box turtle swimming in tank
Candid photo of couple holding their pet turtle before Illinois Forest Preserve engagement session
Smiling woman in brightly patterned dress holds her pet turtle
Detail photo of unique map of Lake Michigan
Detail photo of custom illustrated save the date on couples refrigerator
Welcome sign of the Ryerson Woods Conservation Area
Forest Preserve engagement photo of couple surrounded by trees
Couple dances in grassy field during Forest Preserve engagement session
Forest preserve engagement photo of couple smiling together
Smiling couple embraces during forest preserve engagement session
Couple shares a romantic moment in wooded area during forest preserve engagement session
Candid photo of couple walking down trail path during forest preserve engagement session
Smiling couple holds hands in front of blooming tree during forest preserve engagement session
Illinois forest preserve engagement photo of smiling couple hugging
Black and white photo of happy couple during Illinois forest preserve engagement session
Close up photo of diamond engagement ring on hand during forest preserve engagement session
Candid photo of couple walking through forest together
Engagement photo of couple kissing on wooden path in the forest
Woman displays her diamond engagement ring while couple kisses during forest preserve engagement
Couple walks along wooden path while surrounded by nature during forest preserve engagement session
Detail photo of purple and yellow flowers blooming in the woods
Couple dances on wooden path during forest preserve engagement session
Candid engagement photo of couple walking through nature path
Black and white photo of couple dancing in wooded area during forest preserve engagement session
Romantic photo of couple kissing on wooden nature path during Illinois forest preserve engagement session

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