We had a lovely fall engagement session with Claire and Colin! Claire is a Columbia, Missouri native, but careers have lead the couple to Illinois. We were so thankful they traveled to central Missouri for their engagement session. Stephen’s Lake Park was the perfect backdrop for our couple who came dressed to impress! Hints of fall color were beginning to peak through on the trees, and gorgeous rays of sunshine streamed through our lens. We strolled around their first location, stopping at the many places the park has to offer. Claire and Colin warmed up to the camera very quickly, making our job a piece of cake!
For our next location, we headed across town to Capen Park – one of our favorites! The fall colors here are extraordinary; especially when you hike up to the clifftop. The views are just breathtaking! Claire and Colin are the sweetest couple. We loved the fun lighthearted energy present throughout the session! We ended the session on a high note with the beautiful location paired with an adorable couple in love.
Claire and Colin met at Kansas State while attending their masters program. They both share a love for basketball, so Claire would ask Colin to play her in a fun round. They quickly realized their similar interests lead to stronger feelings for one another, and began dating in the summer of 2013. They say distance makes the heart grow fonder and that is certainly the case for Claire and Colin. Shortly after they began dating, Colin accepted a job out of state in Texas, leaving Claire in Kansas.
They made the long distance relationship work for a few years before Colin decided to pop the question! On June 2, 2017 while visiting Kansas State University, Colin proposed to Claire. He wanted to make sure the moment was special, so he waited until later that night when there were not a lot of people around. He finally mustered up the courage, and knelt down on one knee near a pond to propose! Their proposal story is the so sweet! We couldn’t be more excited to document Claire and Colin’s love story on their one year proposal anniversary!
Enjoy some of our favorites from their engagement session!
