Ritter Farm Park Engagement Photography | Crystal & Alex | Lakeville Engagement Photographer

Crystal & Alex Engagement Session at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville!

For their engagement session Alex and Crystal were relaxed as we enjoyed the last hot weather (80 degrees in October?! Waaaaa???) of the year at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville! We enjoyed hitting some of the better known parts of the Ritter like the bridge and birch trees, but enjoyed some of the other trails as well. They wanted photos in their favorite season and Minnesota delivered!

First impressions aren’t always correct as Crystal and Alex found out in a big way. Crystal and Alex met in college but it definitely wasn’t love at first sight. They could not stand each other. Crystal chalked it up to not getting Alex’s dry sense of humor at first; but now it is one of her favorite things. It took finally working together for them to realize maybe this person is not who I thought. (In the BEST WAY!) Alex’s proposal was a little bit of a funny one. They had gone ring shopping together to help guide Alex in the right direction. He picked out this lovely ring by himself and told Crystal they should hike around the park. On the way back to the car Alex told Crystal that he had a question for her and pulled out the ring. He got it on her finger and it wasn’t until on the way back to the car when the rush came down did Crystal realize he had not asked her anything. They had a quick talk to clarify that yes he was trying to get her to marry him!! When the question was finally asked and clarified, Crystal said yes!

Wedding planning can be daunting, especially when you have family flying in. The engagement photos got the wedding ball rolling and I hope it helped get them both in the wedding bells spirit!

I greatly enjoyed our time together and I hope you enjoy photos from their engagement session at Ritter Farm Park!

Ritter Farm Park Engagement Photography | Paige & Jordan | Lakeville Engagement Photographer

Ritter Farm Park Engagement Session with Paige & Jordan!

Paige and Jordan have been a thing for a good handful of years. They met in middle school and were in the same circle of friends. But it wasn't until high school that they became an item in the best way. Years have past and they both know that they have found their person.

This past winter they decided to spend a romantic weekend away on the North shore. While spending days exploring the north shore and hiking in the woods, it wasn't until they got back to their cabin when Jordan thought it was time. Paige was doing the dishes, when Jordan came up and got down on one knee and asked if Paige would marry him. Before the yes came Paige surprised said " I didn't know you bought the ring!" But thankfully it was soon followed by the Yes!

We shot their engagement session at a near by Lakeville Park - Ritter Farm Park, which is known for its beautiful luscious trails. In Minnesota right now all the leaves are changing colors for the Fall. We laughed as we were not the only ones with the amazing idea to shoot here! But that did not stop us from having fun throwing leaves, cuddling with their dog Lucy, and enjoying each others time. I am greatly looking forward to Paige and Jordan's upcoming nuptials in 2021! Guys! Let's get married!

Ritter Farm Park Couples Photography| Bethany & Josh | Lakeville Couple Photographer

Spring felt like it was finally here in Minnesota and I was able to enjoy a little of it this past weekend with Bethany and Josh! We shot a couples session to document this moment in their relationship.

Josh and Bethany first meet playing volleyball together. At the time they were dating other people so just friendship blossomed. As circumstances changed and both of their relationship status moved to single, Josh started to pursue Bethany. Bethany wasn't really sure at first but they still kept hanging out which Josh took as a good sign! It was too long after that they made it official!

Just a couple of weeks ago they celebrated their 2 year anniversary of dating! 

Besides competitive volleyball they also enjoy time together watching their way through Parks & Rec! (Also one of my favorites!) Favorite episode we all agreed happened in season 3 when everyone got the flu. 

For their session we meet at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville, Minnesota! When I had been there previously everything was snow covered. This week here in Minnesota all the snow melted away and melted quickly. So when we got there we were greeted by flooded walkways. The water was literally up past my ankles in some spots! Bethany and Josh were such troopers as we made our way through all the brush just to make these photos happen! And I think it was totally worth it because LOOK AT THESE PICTURES! We had so much fun catching up and capturing these beauties along the way! 

 Please enjoy their couples session below!