A former coworker of mine recommended Sara to me for her Pinckney couples session. It always feels so good to hear that they heard about me from someone else. It’s like a nice little pat on the back. We chatted back and forth via email talking about what she was hoping to get out of the session. See Jerry and Sara’s engagement and wedding plans had been foiled due to COVID. They didn’t get a chance to get photos before and just did a quick wedding ceremony, so these were to be the kick off of their photos together.
A New Pinckney Favorite
Together we decided that Schell Family Farm, with their huge sunflowers and sweeping wildflower field, would serve as the backdrop for their Pinckney couple’s session. The new farm opened up its fields to the public last year. I saw them announce their plans in a Pinckney Facebook group. Having such a magnificent location so close to home is incredibly exciting. Usually I am traveling all over Michigan for my sessions and weddings that staying local for once is a nice change. Schell Family Farm’s game plan includes a pumpkin patch, an apple orchard, a wedding venue, and a tree farm. Such a great location for photos throughout year. I can’t wait to host mini sessions and couples there in the future!
Taste of Autumn
The day of their Pinckney couples session the sun shined bright and temps were perfect. We made our way toward the back of the wildflower field stopping along the way to snag a few photos. Sara’s sister gifted the couple a wooden sign that she burned their last name and wedding date into. Jerry and Sara brought it along to use as a prop in a few of their photos. I love when couples bring things that have great meaning with them to their sessions. The items just add that extra special touch to the images.
When we were all done we found our way out of the fields stopping at the welcome tent for cider slushies and cinnamon donuts. The combo is the epitome of autumn food in my opinion. The farm also includes five sunflowers with each hour booked, so the couple and I got a bouquet to take home.
![Pinckey wedding couple poses with handmade sign](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6667.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pinckney engagement session at Schell Farm](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6665.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pinckney couple embrace in a field of wildflowers](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6670.jpg?ssl=1)
![Wildflower field in Pinckney](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6672.jpg?ssl=1)
![Michigan couple kissing in wildflowers](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6675.jpg?ssl=1)
![Gorgeous field of wildflowers](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6677.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ann Arbor couple cuddles up in flowers](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6681.jpg?ssl=1)
![A hidden moment amongst the wildflowers](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6683.jpg?ssl=1)
![Sunflower engagement session](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6686.jpg?ssl=1)
![Michigan sunflower engagement session](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6689.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pinckney sunflower field photos](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6692.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ann Arbor sunflower photos](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6698.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ann Arbor engagement session](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6701.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pinckney engagement session](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6703.jpg?ssl=1)
![Michigan outdoor engagement session](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6710.jpg?ssl=1)
![Livingston County engagement session](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6712.jpg?ssl=1)
![Wedding rings in flower](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6719.jpg?ssl=1)
![Couple holding sign with their last name and wedding date](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6727.jpg?ssl=1)
![Handmade woodburned sign](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6728.jpg?ssl=1)
![Michigan engagement couple kisses in front of sunflowers](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6738.jpg?ssl=1)
![August sunflower field session](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6745.jpg?ssl=1)
![Livingston County sunflower field](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6748.jpg?ssl=1)
![Couple with wood burned sign](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6750.jpg?ssl=1)
![Fall tattooed bride](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6757.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ypsilanti engagement session in sunflowers](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6758.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ypsi engagement session](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6762.jpg?ssl=1)
![Sunflower field engagement session in Pinckney](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6765_1.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pinckney couples session](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6765.jpg?ssl=1)
![Small pink flower in focus](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6787.jpg?ssl=1)
![Maroon and navy engagement session](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6791.jpg?ssl=1)
![Michigan sunflower engagement session](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6822.jpg?ssl=1)
![Michigan fall engagement summer](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6824.jpg?ssl=1)
![Woodburned sign in front of wildflower field](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6828.jpg?ssl=1)
![Couple kissing on a stump](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6838.jpg?ssl=1)
![Wide angle of couple kissing on a stump](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6841.jpg?ssl=1)
![Woman cuddles up to her fiancé](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6847.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pinckney couple kisses with mulit color sunflowers](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6852.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pinckney couple high five](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6866.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ypsilanti couples photo session](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6867.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ypsilanti portraits couple](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6869.jpg?ssl=1)
![Ypsilanti airplane couple](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6872.jpg?ssl=1)
![Sun flare in Pinckney couples session](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6894.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pinckney couples session in the sunflower field](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6906.jpg?ssl=1)
![Pinckney couple holding hands at the picnic table](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6913.jpg?ssl=1)
![Michigan couple kissing across picnic table](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6917.jpg?ssl=1)
![Michigan couple chatting while sitting down](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6922.jpg?ssl=1)
![Couple kissing](https://i0.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6927.jpg?ssl=1)
![Married couple kissing](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6928.jpg?ssl=1)
![Michigan married couple kisses on picnic table](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6941.jpg?ssl=1)
![Couple playfully holding each other back](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6945.jpg?ssl=1)
![Couple posing between rows of sunflowers](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6951.jpg?ssl=1)
![Brighton sunflower field photos](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6957.jpg?ssl=1)
![One last snuggle before the end](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6968.jpg?ssl=1)
![Another kiss in the flowers](https://i1.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6980.jpg?ssl=1)
![Couple leaving the Pinckney sunflower field at Schell Family Farm](https://i2.wp.com/nataliemaephotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/H9A6962.jpg?ssl=1)
For more fall sessions, check out the couples below:
Loren & Mariette
Aaron & Brian
Chad & Emily
OBSESSED with all those flowers! I need every photo session ever to be surrounded by gorgeous blooms like this one!