Golden Hour Engagement Session at Indiana Dunes National Park

There’s nothing quite like golden hour magic at Indiana Dunes National Park.

Peyton and Justin’s engagement session was extra special because they wanted to celebrate this milestone as a family of three. Their little one was such a natural in front of the camera, and watching them together reminded me why I’m so passionate about capturing these precious moments.

The way that soft, natural light wrapped around them, creating that perfect glow – this is exactly why I always recommend golden hour sessions. No artificial lighting can recreate what nature gives us during that magical hour before sunset. Every frame feels warm, dreamy, and timeless.

Here’s what I always tell my clients: you will never regret taking photos to mark life’s milestones, but you will absolutely regret NOT getting them taken. These moments – the excitement of engagement, the joy of your growing family, your little one at this exact age – they’re fleeting. But photos? Photos let you hold onto them forever.

Congratulations on your engagement, Peyton and Justin! Your love story, and your family’s story, deserve to be beautifully documented.