Kendra + Andrew | Lush, Flower-Filled Downtown Engagement

July 7, 2020

Indiana Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
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Goodness, gracious… The weather really threw this sweet couple’s engagement photos for a loop! The week before Kendra and Andrew’s session, we had scheduled to shoot during what happened to be the precise TWO-HOUR SEGMENT OF DOWNPOUR that we’d had in weeks! 😐 As you can assume, yes, I was very frustrated. And I know Kendra was so disappointed, it broke my heart!

So our reschedule date came and boy it was HOT. I mean, I definitely sweat any traces of makeup clean off in a matter of minutes! I always start my sessions with a little pep talk to my couple. I tell them what they can expect, what my plan is in regards to how much daylight we have, etc. I could tell these two were a little hesitant, somewhat quiet (unlike me, haha!) but I reassured them that 1. they looked GREAT and 2. this is super casual, just us hanging out, getting to know each other before the wedding day!

I know for a fact they thought I was C R A Z Y during this session. It didn’t take me long to have them standing in some landscaping, I was shooting through flowers, looking like a creeper in the bushes, ya know… typical Courtney shooting behavior. But NOW I’m happy to show them what I was seeing through MY POINT OF VIEW.

Their images are jam-packed full of foreground elements. I LOVE FOREGROUND in my images to not only make it interesting but HIDE distractions! When you’re shooting in a downtown environment, you have to a lot to work around–cars, trash cans, signs, all kinds of stuff! And luckily, I found two big bushes of pink roses and white hydrangeas and ya girl, here, was in heaven!

Kendra, Andrew, this is what I saw while shooting through the bushes like a creeper. Looks better than you thought, right?? Enjoy! xo, Court

Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography

Ahhhhh, so much foreground!!

Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography

One of my faves!! Such a sweet little giggle!

Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography

Kendra works out like crazy and I’m seriously jealous of her arms (and quite honestly, her booty, too! haha) Talk about GOALS! Girl, your dress better be showing off what ya mama gave ya!

Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography

I’m obsessed with this romper, it’s SO freaking cute! I love it when my couples’ “casual” outfit is still pretty dressy. Kendra knocked it out of the park with her outfits!

Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography

Our second location gave me all the feels. I love a glowy, open field at sunset!

Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography

I was channeling my girl, Bailey Elle Photography channeling HER inner Jonas Peterson with this shot

Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography
Engagement Photos Ideas What To Wear Couple Poses Downtown Indiana Wedding Photographer Rose Courts Photography

xo, Court

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  1. Maria says:

    Gorgeous! Love the one in the middle of the road.

  2. Katie says:

    Okay. I NEED to know where she got her dress from!

    I am absolutely in love with this whole session!

  3. Tasha says:

    Love these the shots and colors are so good!!

  4. Alyjah says:

    These colors are perfect!

  5. Ashley says:

    You did an incredible job with this couple!! Your poses are perfect!!

  6. Mandy Hart says:

    Such a gorgeous couple and images. Love the grey wall and white flowers and she pulls off a romper so well!

  7. Jommy says:

    Beautiful capture!
    They didn’t look like taking in hot weather at all!
    In fact! They look so awesome ?

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