A Fall Engagement Session at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary


I love nothing more than working with couples who are so obviously in love with each other! I met Katie and Kenny at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary on an October afternoon for their engagement session. The nature sanctuary has a long history of being a railroad station, brewery, and toxic land - before being converted to a nature preserve several years ago by the city. The sanctuary offered beautiful fall colors and scenic views of downtown Saint Paul. These two college sweethearts were so affectionate and fun to work with! I'm excited for their wedding next spring :)

Couple embracing and smiling among tall dried grasses near industrial bridge structure.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss surrounded by wild grasses beneath a large bridge.
Couple kissing playfully among tall wild shrubs near a bright industrial structure.
Couple holding hands and walking through overgrown field near a large white structure.
Couple laughing while walking through dense wild brush near a large white building.
Couple smiling together in autumn field wearing burgundy and tan sweaters.
Smiling couple posing together in golden autumn park with warm fall foliage behind them.
Man embracing woman from behind laughing in golden fall meadow.
Couple sharing joyful embrace in sunlit autumn field with golden grass.
Close-up of engagement ring on woman's hand with couple embracing outdoors.
Man kissing woman's cheek as she laughs in warm autumn setting.
Couple laughing together in golden fall field, man kissing woman's cheek.
Smiling couple posing on autumn trail surrounded by colorful fall foliage.
Couple gazing at each other lovingly on a path with fall trees.
Couple sharing a kiss in a field with vibrant autumn foliage behind.
Couple embracing in autumn field, woman smiling as man kisses her cheek, surrounded by golden fall foliage.
Happy couple laughing and embracing in a golden autumn meadow together.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss in a sunlit autumn meadow with vibrant orange and yellow fall trees behind them.
Smiling blonde woman in camel turtleneck sweater being kissed on cheek by bearded man in warm golden light.
Happy couple in fall setting, man kissing womans cheek as she laughs, bathed in warm golden sunset light.
Close-up of laughing couple in autumn, man whispering in womans ear as she smiles in warm golden light.
Smiling couple in autumn field, woman hugging mans arm from behind, both laughing in warm golden sunlight.
Joyful couple laughing together in golden autumn meadow, man in burgundy sweater, woman in camel turtleneck.
Close-up of womans hand with diamond engagement ring resting on mans burgundy sweater sleeve.
Laughing couple walking in autumn field, woman in camel sweater holding mans arm in warm fall light.
Couple laughing together in autumn field with golden trees.
Happy couple sitting together in golden autumn grass field, smiling and laughing in warm sunlight.
Couple sitting in tall golden grass sharing a joyful moment.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss in a golden autumn meadow.
Couple kissing in tall golden grass during fall engagement shoot.
Couple sitting in golden fall grass, woman laughing joyfully.
Black and white photo of couple laughing and touching foreheads.
Smiling woman holds mans bearded face in autumn engagement photo.
Couple nuzzling foreheads in warm golden autumn field together.
Couple embracing and smiling in golden autumn field at sunset.
Couple sharing a kiss in a warm golden fall meadow.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss in golden autumn field, woman in tan sweater with plaid scarf, man in burgundy sweater.
Black and white photo of couple embracing and kissing in a field, woman with arms around mans neck.
Couple holding hands and walking on autumn path through golden grass, smiling at each other.
Happy couple laughing and holding hands while walking on a rustic trail surrounded by fall foliage.
Smiling couple in fall outfits holding hands on a nature path with golden autumn trees behind them.
Couple holding hands and strolling along a scenic autumn path, woman laughing joyfully at her partner.
Couple sharing a sweet kiss on a dirt path surrounded by golden autumn grass and trees.
Smiling couple posing together in tall golden grass with vibrant fall foliage in the background.
Happy couple holding hands and smiling in a sunlit field with colorful autumn trees behind them.
Close-up of couple holding hands showing engagement ring, wearing burgundy and tan sweaters outdoors.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss in a golden autumn field surrounded by colorful fall foliage.
Couple smiling and holding hands in a sun-drenched autumn meadow with golden grass and fall trees.
Close-up of a couple holding hands in a dry autumn field wearing warm fall sweaters.
Laughing couple walking hand-in-hand through a golden autumn meadow with colorful fall trees.
Happy couple posing in a golden autumn field with a city skyline visible in the background.
Smiling couple embracing in a golden autumn field with a city skyline glowing in the background.
Couple sharing a tender romantic moment in a warm sunlit autumn field with golden grass.
Couple sharing an intimate close moment in a sunlit autumn field wearing cozy fall outfits.
Man hugging a laughing woman from behind in a beautiful golden sunlit autumn meadow.
Couple sharing a warm embrace in a glowing golden autumn field with city buildings behind them.
Couple sharing a romantic moment in golden autumn field with city skyline backdrop.
Couple walking hand in hand through golden fall foliage toward large tree.
Couple embracing in tall golden grass field surrounded by yellow autumn trees.
Woman standing alone in golden autumn meadow beside large tree in fall.
Couple embracing in sunlit golden field with city skyline visible behind them.
Couple leaning in for a kiss in golden meadow with city skyline behind.
Smiling couple sharing a tender embrace in warm golden autumn field at sunset.