Spring Golden Hour Engagement Shoot | Mikayla + Connor

April 15, 2021

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Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography

This spring golden hour engagement session is filled with SO MUCH JOY AND LAUGHTER! So much that my cheeks have been hurting as I edit! I’d like to introduce you to Mikayla and Connor! These two have the most beautiful carefree spirits and their joy is incredibly contagious!

Mikayla and Connor have been together since the 8th grade! She actually first turned him down when he asked her to be his girlfriend! Because she thought he can do better than a text! (atta girl!) A few days later, he found the courage to ask her in person and the rest was history! It’s rare to find “middle school sweethearts” these days!! But it’s clear in their photos that they love each other’s company.

So small world — My husband, Jacob, actually knows Connor from plowing snow this past winter. And an even smaller world, Mikayla and Connor are long-time family friends of Jacob’s cousin who just built on a gorgeous property out in the country. So when Mikayla told me they wanted to shoot on the new property (which I have been secretly DYING to shoot at since Jacob and I saw the place last summer) I was over the moon excited!! We had to snoop around to find some greenery budding on the trees but my favorite spot was actually up at the driveway by the tall pines!

I am so excited for their wedding NEXT MONTH at Chapel Road Retreat in my hometown! I know if their friends and family are anything like they are, it will be an absolutely BLAST! Enjoy my favorites from Monday evening!

Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Wedding Photographer Courtney Rudicel

Oh my goodness, Mikayla, you will be a stunning bride!!

Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography

I tried out so many fun new posing prompts with these two and I’m over the moon excited with how they turned out!! Let’s be honest, though, these two make anything look fun!

Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography

And I just noticed Connor’s face looking at her! ? Seriously, such a fun session!

Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography

AHHH THIS LIGHT!

Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography

Man…I am not one for sharing a lot of kissing shots but I don’t what it is with these two, they just look great when they smooch!! Plus I’m absolutely obsessed with this glowy light here ?

Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography
Indiana Engagement - Spring Golden Hour Sunset Country Engagement - Rose Courts Photography

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Courtney is an Indiana Wedding Photographer and Educator. Her specialty is fun, colorful & playfully romantic wedding photography for classic and timeless couples and branding photography for boss business owners looking to enhance their overall brand with compelling imagery that tells their story. Within Indiana, she serves Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Carmel, Noblesville, Zionsville, Lafayette, Bloomington and South Bend. Areas in surrounding states that she serves: Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, Ohio; Ann Arbor, Battle Creek and Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is available for destination weddings, engagements, and branding sessions. Contact her for more detailed pricing.

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  1. Such beautiful photos! I love that LIGHT! (And alllll her dresses!)

  2. Erin says:

    Oh yes that light is so beautiful! What a fun couple to photograph!

  3. Sara says:

    Such dreamy engagement photos! I love both of her dresses

  4. Mandy says:

    What a sweet love story! 8th grade?! That’s crazy! Beautiful engagement session!

  5. Sarah Gray says:

    Goodness these are beautiful. I love your bright and soft style. Their wedding will be beautiful. Chapel Road Retreat is a gorgeous location.

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