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Coxhall Gardens Engagement Session

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I’m Alison. Photographer behind Alison Mae.
Usually behind the camera. Occasionally not.

Amanda and Kristian’s Romantic Coxhall Gardens Engagement Session

As they each prepared for a fun night out in Vegas for a Chainsmokers concert, Amanda and Kristian probably weren’t anticipating meeting the love of their life. But life has a funny way of working out sometimes.

Of course, once you meet them you can tell right away that they are absolutely meant for one another. They both have a laid back vibe, laugh easily and have really cool careers. Sprinkle in their shared love for their dogs, Phil and Blaize and they are positively a DREAM #alisonmaecouple!

Though we ran into some issues planning their session that I’m just going to chalk up to 2020’s bizarre brand of magic, these two were a joy to work with through and through! We started at Newfields and then headed to Coxhall Gardens.

You’d never believe it from these photos, but Coxhall Gardens was BUZZING with photo sessions going on around us. But Amanda and Kristian were troopers when I told them once I was done with their photos, it would like we had the place to ourselves. I’m sure I sounded like a used car salesman at the time, but you’ll have to take a look at the photos through out this blog and be the judge of that!

I am counting down the days until this awesome couple become husband and wife! Their wedding at Lindley Farmstead is going to be SO good! Plus, Lisa Norris Events is coordinating so you know they are in such good hands!

Congratulations Amanda and Kristian!

Coxhall Gardens is one of the most beautiful places in Indianapolis for engagement photos! Click here to see more from this stunning session!

Looking for more pretty engagement sessions to scroll through? Not to worry! I’ve got you. Click here to check out Tatyana and Josh’s Cincinnati engagement session!

I’m Alison. Photographer behind Alison Mae.
Usually behind the camera. Occasionally not.

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