
A quirky couple + sister puppies + a perfect fall afternoon at a lake house = one magical, fun, fall ann arbor lake house engagement session. It took us some time to get a date on the calendar and I am so glad things worked out the way they did. I met Mallory and Chris at Mallory’s childhood home on the lake in Ann Arbor. Their home and the property are so pretty and we had a gorgeous sunny afternoon frolicking on the property. I am so excited about their engagement images; they are a true reflection of them as a couple and represent their character and personalities so well. And I was sent home with homemade lasagna which was divine!
I can’t wait to see how things unfold for their Planterra wedding!


















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