Glencoe Beach Engagement | Allison & Matt

When I first meet with a couple to plan out their engagement session, I always tell them to start thinking of places that are significant to them as a couple. An engagement session is an opportunity to start telling their story, and if the places we shoot have a special meaning to the couple, that's always a bonus.

For Allison and Matt that place was Glencoe Beach on the North Shore of Lake Michigan, and if there was a theme to the story it was "let's have some fun!". And so we did. (The secondary theme was "Love Tiger" but that's a whooooole different story, haha) But I digress...Here's a look at our adventure!

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Erin, Jason & Parker | Rockford Family Photographer

I love photographing families...the shoots are always like little adventures. When I first met up with Erin, Jason, & Parker for our adventure, Parker reached out for me instantly and wanted me to carry him. I don't know if babies have that sixth sense, or if it's kind of like how a dog knows you have a dog by sniffing youor what, haha. But at any rate, there I was, carrying a bag full of camera gear over one shoulder, and Parker in my other arm (Erin & Jason had their hands full with diaper backs and outfit changes). And I knew it was going to be a great session already.
It's kind of funny how natural it's to just scoop up a kid without a second thought...definitely something that having a son has prepped me for. One the great perks of my job as a photographer working out of my home is that my son Felix gets to stay home and "intern" with me...so yeah I can flip that switch and my internal dad scoop-up-a-kid-mode can be ready at a second's notice!
But back to the shoot. I had a blast with Erin, Jason, & Parker at Tinker Swiss Cottage and a couple spots in downtown Rockford. We started out with a photo session for Parker, and mixed in a family shoot too. Can't wait to do it again soon. Here's a look!

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Jodi & Trevor | Rockford Engagement Photography

Mother Nature has been playing games with my shoots these past few weeks, and that game has been "Rain Out Ryan", ha. So after some rescheduling due to that uncooperative weather, I met up with Jodi and Trevor (and Wrigley too) in downtown Rockford for an engagement photo session earlier this week, and this time the weather was more than cooperative. Here's a quick look!

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