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DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD IL CLASSY ENGAGEMENT SESSION Anna + Matthew | Promised

Friends, I am SO excited to share this session because it is a LONG time coming! I met these two for the first time over a month ago, but Matthew was super sick, and we had to postpone a few weeks- and then Thanksgiving happened and now that the food coma is over 😉 I can finally share this beautiful couple!  I am also extra excited about this session because in addition to having to postpone the first attempt, the day we ended up doing the session was rainy and cold and damp…but we decided to go ahead anyways since we had rescheduled once…and I think it turned out SO well regardless! I am so thankful for the locations this adorable couple guided me towards choosing because they were bright and beautiful even under the clouds!

I am also really excited for this couple’s wedding! They are getting married at one of my favorite outdoor venues, Buena Vista Farms, early next fall and you will just be able to TELL from their style and interaction, like I could, that it is going to be a beautiful and amazing day!  Meet Anna and Matthew!

springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0001 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0002 Aren’t they adorable?!springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0004 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0003 I have to stop and talk about this lovely lady for a minute. Usually, during sessions, we are so busy photographing and me asking questions about the couple that I get a total break from talking anything about me and my family and my business because we are so busy talking about them! But this sweet Anna just had so many genuine and sweet questions to get to know me as well- and it is totally clear that that is just who she is! She clearly relates to people very well, and is just such a sweet soul!springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0006 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0007 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0008 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0005 Love this on the left!  Matthew adored the walking shots too 😉springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0010 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0009 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0012 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0013 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0011 These gold signs!!! springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0014 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0015 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0016 We were so happy to find some ivy that was mostly alive- this was a priority for Anna!springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0017 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0022 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0018 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0023 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0019 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0020 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0021 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0024 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0025 One of my favorite bright spots downtown!springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0026 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0027 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0028 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0029 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0030 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0031 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0032 Downtown was decorated for Christmas and we loved it!springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0033 Favorite!!springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0034 Our final location just spoke SO much fall- it was misty and foggy and beautiful!springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0035 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0036 springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0037 Anna and Matthew, I LOVED spending time with you two and hope you love these favorites! Full gallery coming soon- can’t wait for next year! springfield-urban-classy-downtown-engagement-photography_0038

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  1. What a gorgeous engagement session, love your locations!

  2. Holly says:

    What a cute couple!! Love all of these locations! I’m kind of digging the bridge with the foggy look!

  3. I LOVE the shot of them walking and laughing and she’s playing with her hair. And my jaw very literally fell open when I came to the bridge pictures! Those are majestic!! I don’t long to leave the desert often, but those make me want to move to somewhere with water and old buildings!

  4. Misty says:

    These are so adorable! And I love those locations!!!:)

  5. Jesi says:

    So beautiful!! Congratulations!!

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