Julia + Patrick | Japan House + Arboretum engagement session

Written By Holly Smith

Julia + Patrick’s engagement session fell on one of the most perfect fall days, where the color was at its peak! It wasn’t overall too cold outside, though I felt for Julia with her short skirt and sleeveless dress outfits. The deep red-leaved trees at the UI Arboretum were definitely showing off that day and I couldn’t pass them by without an epic portrait in front!

After hitting up the courthouse/parking garage area in downtown Urbana, we headed to the Japan House area for the majority of the session. I always love dropping a fun fact about the gazebo there on my clients — did you know that it was built by Nick Offerman from Parks & Rec and Making It? It is a beautiful piece that is worth the trip to check out!

While the day was mostly overcast, we were pleasantly surprised by a little kiss of sunlight on the horizon at the very end of their session. It looked positively gorgeous around the Japan House and pond with all the colorful leaves. Beautiful!

Holly Smith https://www.hollybirchphotography.com
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