Orangeville engagement photography
Fall at Island Lake Conservation is tricky. We had a great moody day, but no colourful trees so we headed into Orangeville for the end of the session.
The Day....
It was a cool day and overcast and we were hoping to get some colourful fall photos, but the weather wasn't agreeing with us. I loved that Island Lake was fairly deserted today so that we could get photos without my couple feeling awkward in front of crowds.
We walked around for a couple of hours in the forest, on the bridge and the pond.
Island Lake Engagement Photos
Choose a park with lots of variety and not just a green space. Island Lake has wooden fences, iron fences, stone paths, wooded paths and dirt roads. This location also has a large lake and walking bridge as well as beautiful sunsets and dark forests.
Engagement Photos with Wind by the Lake
Anytime there's some wind I'm happy and I love taking these kinds of creative portraits for my couples. Her eyes were incredible and I loved being able to get up close for these images.
Lots of variety with plants and greenery at Island Lake Conservation
Bull rushes next to the lake made a perfect backdrop for some wide portraits. I asked them to walk back and forth in front of the weeds and then stop. Every time they stopped they gave me a different hold. I try and keep all my couples in motion for the most natural images.
- How did you meet?We met in history class in high school!
- What do you remember most about your first date?It was one of the most poorly planned dates, but we loved it! He asked me over for a lunch date across from the high school, and we found out that his grandma was there having lunch (it's a very small town!). I ordered my chicken fingers and he ordered a coffee (I found out later he was so nervous he ate his lunch before we met up). He then took out a $10 bill to pay, but my food was too much, and he didn't have any extra money on him, since he thought it was a coffee date and I thought we were getting lunch! So I paid the difference. We then sat and talked, lost track of time and were both late for class! It just sums up our relationship!
- When did you know he was the one?After 4 months of us dating, he moved 5 hours away for university and I thought at first our relationship was just a fling. Then I realized how much I missed him and how upset I was that he was gone, so one night he just showed up at my house! I cried so much because I was so happy and I knew this relationship was the right one for me.
- How did you feel the moment he proposed? Were you surprised by his planning?I was very surprised because I planned an entire trip to New York and he proposed on July 4th. I was just very surprised and asked him over and over "are you serious?!" Then I finally realized what was happening and said yes!
- What do you like to do as a couple?We are very goofy people so we joke around a lot. We like to go for walks and dream about living in the beautiful houses around us together.
- If you could use 3 word to describe the theme of your day what would they be?Relaxed, fun, and beautiful
- What is it about my photos that speaks to you?I like the different types of photos you take. You can mix fun and dramatic. You also have a way of capturing beauty with darkness that really intrigues me!
- What is the one thing that attracted you most about your partner?His sense of humour! I can be my complete weird self around him and not feel like I need to act any differently!
- Tell me 3 things about your partner that describe them best?Caring, thoughtful, loving
- Tips or advice that you would give to future couples when planning a wedding?Know exactly what you're looking for before you start looking, and do your research!
- How did you feel about the engagement session after it was all over?I thought that the engagement session was going to be more awkward, since I am not a huge fan of PDA. But I felt super comfortable with my fiance and Frances!
Location: Island Lake Conservation, 673067 Hurontario St, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Y9.
Keywords: engagement (135), fall (32), Island Lake (7), Orangeville (4). 1/1000; f/2.8; ISO 1000; 155.0 mm.