Central Illinois Engagement Photos on the Family Farm | Cora + Andrew
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Heyoo, I'm Rachael (she/her)! I'm a Wedding + Elopement Photographer based in Illinois, helping tell love stories in Chicago, St Louis, and beyond. I hope you'll find some inspiration and helpful resources on this blog, whether or not you choose me to be a part of your big day.
Boy do I have a FUN engagement session for you guys today! We’re taking a look at Cora and Andrew’s engagement photos which we took at Cora’s family farm in Central Illinois! This session was an absolute blast to document, a beautiful showcase of Cora and Andrew’s lives at the moment, and a perfect lead up to their farm wedding in June.
Check out the highlights from their session and how these two took extra care to really make their session their own!
Engagement Photos on Cora’s Family’s Farm in Central Illinois
Being on Cora’s family’s farm in Central Illinois gave us a TON of options to get creative when it came time to document their engagement photos! From old barns and dusty roads, to cuddles with the cows and the gorgeous landscape of the countryside, variety was in no short supply for the day.
This made things all the more fun as Cora and Andrew made their way around the farm as I felt like every turn had something we just HAD to stop at! This meant that while their entire engagement session took place on the farm’s property their album has such a feeling of variety to it.
As for Cora and Andrew, they were of course the stars of the show! They’re both so fun and down to earth, and just some of the happiest people I’ve had the privilege of photographing.
The entire session was full of so much laughter, so many smiles, and just the purest love and I CANNOT get enough!
Making Their Session Their Own
My love for Cora and Andrew’s location choice extends further beyond just how varied and enjoyable the farm was. Having their engagement photos taken at Cora’s family farm in Central Illinois was extra special as just recently Cora and Andrew got their own house, land, and cows!
Their engagement session on the family farm allowed these two to document this stage in their relationship authentically without needing for their homestead to be fully set up.
It’s a fantastic way that they were able to make their session true to them and document this incredible life that the two have created with one another.
I’m so happy to finally share Cora and Andrew’s engagement photos on Cora’s family’s farm in Central Illinois! I had so much fun throughout their session, and even more fun on their wedding day!
Check out my Instagram for a little peak at their wedding day!
Heyoo, I'm Rachael (she/her)! I'm a Wedding + Elopement Photographer based in Illinois, helping tell love stories in Chicago, St Louis, and beyond. I hope you'll find some inspiration and helpful resources on this blog, whether or not you choose me to be a part of your big day.
Rachael Marie Photography values inclusivity and will never discriminate against your gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, body type, or abilities. You are wonderful, beautiful, and loved here.
I'll give you direction when you need it and space when you don't. I believe the best photos aren't always the ones where everyone is looking at the camera.
Sometimes they're the ones where your best friend is crying. Your grandma is laughing. Your partner is looking at you when you aren't paying attention. And someone is absolutely losing their mind on the dance floor.
Those are the photos I want to make.
I'm Rachael (she/her) by the way.
For the people who would rather be living the moment than posing for it.
Whether you have 10 or 100 folks witnessing your vows, are planning the big shebang or a small backyard party, or just want to celebrate getting through life with your best friend—I'd be thrilled to document it for you.