My job is the absolute best when I get to hang out with wonderful people and Jordyn and Cole are two of the sweetest people in the world. I love wedding days, but engagements have my heart. Having a slow paced day with two people who don't have to focus on anything but being together really creates some magical moments. Jordyn and Cole were planning a winter wedding so for engagement photos we went the total opposite and headed to a beach in the middle of summer. Grand Haven, Michigan has my heart because my own engagement photos were done there and I knew Jordyn and Cole would love that town too. We headed downtown first to take a few with some architecture then started the long hike of Rosy Mound Natural Area to get down to the beach. I LOVE a good golden hour and was a little stressed this day because it was a particularly hazy month and I had a feeling we wouldn't see the sun much at all. After we hiked through the woods of Rosy Mound I was pleasantly surprised because while we didn't have the glow I like, the haze was creating an otherworldly scene (think something straight out of Star Wars). We got a couple gorgeous shots that look like another planet then headed to the water. The haziness did end up creating some beautiful diffused lighting for us which made it easier to shoot any direction we wanted. We played with a lot of movement and ended up right in Lake Michigan by the end.

Golden sunset light illuminates couple standing between dramatic triangular sail-like structures by a serene lake.
A couple shares a tender embrace against a wall backdrop in casual summer attire.
A romantic black and white photograph of a couple sharing an intimate moment against a brick wall.
A loving couple share a tender embrace outdoors as they hold hands and smile with their eyes closed.
Black and white photo of arched building exterior with cypress trees and blurred car passing in foreground.
A couple dances together in a field of tall grass during golden hour, creating a joyful and romantic moment.
A brilliant round-cut diamond solitaire engagement ring photographed in macro against a dark rustic wooden surface.
Two people standing together in a dreamy summer forest scene with soft light filtering through the trees and wildflowers.
A couple explores a summer forest together wearing casual attire during a romantic afternoon photoshoot.
A romantic black and white photo of a couple holding hands in a misty forest setting.
Silhouetted couple in intimate pose with bright dramatic backlighting creating romantic atmosphere in dark setting.
Two people stand on a sandy hill holding hands at sunset as a pink sun glows behind them.
A couple shares a romantic moment while walking barefoot along a sandy beach at sunset.
Two people in casual attire sharing a romantic moment on a sandy beach at sunset with water and cliffs in the background.
A romantic couple embraces in a tender moment against a soft misty background.
Two people walking barefoot along the beach shoreline with gentle waves rolling in at sunset.
A couple stands together in calm ocean waters at dusk, with her wearing a flowing blush-colored dress.
Romantic couple sitting at water's edge together at sunset, wearing casual clothes in soft pink and denim.
A romantic couple walking and laughing together along a beach shoreline at sunset.
A joyful couple walks along the beach in a black and white photo, splashing in the water with carefree expressions.
A couple walks hand in hand along a shoreline in black and white photography on a sandy beach.
A couple holding hands and running along a sandy beach together in a black and white photo.
Two people stand playfully together on a beach shoreline in black and white, with sand dunes and water in the background.
A romantic black and white photo shows a tender intimate moment between a couple embracing outdoors.
A couple stands together on a beach in black and white, holding hands by the shoreline.