Matt + Clarissa: Engagement at Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL

It's hard to escape the fact that Matt and Clarissa's engagement shoot felt a little like something out of a German fairytale (or for the more modern reader, see "Twilight"), just without any big bad wolves at the end. But why would we want to? Her flowing maroon dress, a sprawling pine forest, the sun setting in the background, all of it made for an absolutely magical evening with a lovely pair of people. We hope you enjoy the images below, and if you ever get a chance to visit the Morton Arboretum do yourself a favor and continue driving the loop on the eastern half until you find this section, it's our all time favorite.