Spring Engagement Photography Session in Downtown Madison

Aug 24

Couple sitting on railing next to Wisconsin state capital at golden hour

Love in Bloom: A Spring Engagement Photography Session in Madison, Wisconsin

Finally the weather is truly warm. Spring in Wisconsin is in full swing, the farmers market is back, and most importantly the color green has returned to our lives.

Couple walking down the sidewalk holding hands, Wisconsin state capital and background

Couple standing in front of railing at Monona Terrace

A Symphony of Colors

Spring in Madison offers a stunning variety of colors such as tree blossoms, tulips on the Capitol lawn, and flowers of all colors seemingly everywhere. This feels almost too visually stimulating as we are getting out of my absolute least favorite time of the year, the brown between the snow melting and the return of actual plant life.

Engaged couple, embracing in pink blossoms on trees at the Monona Terrace

Couple walking, holding hands with flowers in the foreground, illuminated by golden hou

Pink flowers, backlit by sunlight, on Wisconsin state capital lawn

Couple standing, embracing in front of lots of flowers, Wisconsin state capital law

Iconic Locations

Madison almost has too many good options for picking a location for a spring engagement session. Olbrich Botanical Gardens are an incredible choice, just like so many of the gardens on Campus, or a trip up to Devils Lake.

Today we chose downtown, featuring the State Capital Building, the Monona Terrace, and a quick stop at the top of State Street.

engaged couple standing on Wisconsin State Capitol steps

Couple standing on top of steps, Elvis Conson state capital looking at each other

Couple embracing and standing on top of steps at Wisconsin state capital

Couple with setting Sun behind them silhouette it on State St., Madison, WI

Candid Moments

So calling anything in an engagement session “candid” is definitely kind of a lie. What I will do is give you lots of goofy things to do and say to get a more natural feeling photo. The best moments are the little things between a pose or terrible pun.

Couple of walking, holding hands towards the sun at golden hour

Couple about to kiss gold in our sun shining between them

Couple sitting on the railing at Wisconsin state capital foreheads touching, embracing a golden hour

Golden Hour Magic

The magic of a spring engagement session is magnified during the golden hour, that precious time shortly before sunset when the light is warm and soft. Combining this great light and all of the colors that returned to the state create something special.

Eat your heart out Texas.