Callie, Nate, and I met for an evening of laughs and photography on a stunning October evening.  Can I take a moment to say how much I love my job.  Taking pictures of people who love each other fills my heart to the brim.

Callie and Nate are getting married in June, 2012, and we had a lovely time exploring some great locations for their engagement session.

Sometimes, you just know it’s right.  That’s what happened with these two.  They met in an ice arena in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was working down on the ice, she was an event manager at the arena.  Weeks after they they met, he moved to a different state.  So began a long-distance relationship.  Two years later, Callie moved to Madison, and this summer amid the summer fireworks on the shore of Lake Mendota, he proposed.  They’re finally together, and they’re making lovely plans for their wedding next summer.

Callie and Nate live near this cool railroad, and we had some fun exploring the field and car in the autumn sunshine.

Love this  – autumn sunshine, tall grasses, and people in love.

We found some milkweed pods, and these two had fun sending the fluffy seeds off in the soft autumn air.

The light in the evening is amazing.  So are these two good looking people.  Callie, you are working it!

Callie is a super-organized bride.  I’m so impressed with all the details she’s organized at this point.  Mostly, though, she and Nate seem to be really enjoying being together and planning their future together.

Looking out over Lake Monona.  So glad I didn’t take another step backwards:)

They both went to school at the University of North Dakota, and Nate came to Wisconsin to work with the Badger hockey team.  Callie followed, however, still bleeds green:)

My favorite part of photo sessions is capturing images that tell a story about the way that people love each other  Callie, I think he likes you.  And you look pretty pleased with him too:)

Love the fall color and the happiness that you two are radiating!

Down on State Street.  This image looks to me like it could be in Paris.  Glowing urban street scene.

This one might be my favorite image of the evening.  Callie and Nate, you’re both so relaxed and comfortable.  Callie, I get to see your great carpe diem Tom’s shoes in this picture, which makes me love it all the more:)

I can’t look at this one without smiling.  Thanks you two, for a wonderful evening.  I can’t wait for your wedding!

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Love,

Althea