Engagement Pictures on Madison’s Lake Mendota

Couple laying in grass, head on each other's shoulders, girl kissing guy on the cheek with her ring hand on his other cheek. Guy is reaching back to touch girl's shoulder.



I grew up near Madison. When I say near, I mean “rural near” – a quick 60 minute drive – but it was the closest city with anything to do. On the weekends, I’d often make the trip to go shopping with my mom or go to concerts with my cousin at The Loft. We’d get to the shows early so we could be the first in line and were usually most interested in seeing the opening bands.

The city of Madison holds fond memories for me and it’s a place where I could always see myself living. Milwaukee has its charm, too, and we don’t plan on moving anytime soon – but if there is ever another city in Wisconsin we’d move to, it would for sure be in the 608. Next time we’re in town, The Old Fashioned is on our list of places to try.

It is such a joy when we have the opportunity to head back to Madison to take engagement pictures. With Maria and Dane, we started at the Capitol and walked down to James Madison Park on Lake Mendota (with a few quick stops along the way). This is their city. Their story here has only just begun.

Engaged couple walking across a Madison Wisconsin crosswalk with the state Capitol in the background
Couple wearing pink tank top and blue button up to engagement session
Playful couple spinning in James Madison Park
Sweet couple laying in the grass in Madison Wisconsin with their head on each other's shoulders
Couple's feet laying in the grass for Madison engagement pictures
Couple rolling around in the grass during engagement session
Couple standing in front of Lake Mendota in Madison for moody engagement pictures
Girl and guy with their arms wrapped around each other's backs as they look over Lake Mendota in Madison Wisconsin
Couple leading each other along the lake for a Madison engagement session with rolling hills on the horizon
A couple watches the sun set over Lake Mendota in Madison Wisconsin as a boat passes by with the city skyline in the background