Sunset Engagement Session at Carmel City Center + Coxhall Gardens

A Carmel Engagement Session with Sunset, Wine & So Much Joy

I’m counting down the days until Ally and TJ’s July 2026 wedding at Daniel’s Vineyard, but their engagement session in Carmel, Indiana has already stolen a little piece of my heart.

We started their shoot at one of my favorite Carmel locations — the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. The combination of clean, timeless architecture and soft evening light always creates the dreamiest backdrop for engagement photos. Ally and TJ arrived looking effortlessly chic, and we spent the first half of the session laughing, chatting, and capturing some beautifully classic portraits.

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A Sunset Picnic at Coxhall Gardens

As the sun started to dip lower in the sky, we packed up and headed just a few minutes down the road to Coxhall Gardens. This is one of the most iconic photography locations in Carmel — and for good reason. The gardens were glowing, the skies turned pink and orange, and we had the place nearly to ourselves.

To celebrate their engagement (and their future vineyard wedding!), Ally and TJ brought a little picnic — complete with a bottle of wine from Daniel’s Vineyard, of course. It was such a personal and romantic touch, and made the session feel so relaxed and true to them.

And can I just say… this might have been the best sunset of the year. The light wrapped around them like a warm hug — golden, soft, and perfect.

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A Note About Ally & TJ

These two are the kind of couple you just instantly want to be friends with — kind, down-to-earth, and full of laughter. It was clear from the start how much they care for each other and how excited they are to begin this next chapter together. I know their wedding day at Daniel’s Vineyard in McCordsville, Indiana is going to be something incredibly special — filled with family, wine, joy, and hopefully another magical sunset.

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Planning an Engagement Session in Carmel, Indiana?

Carmel is full of stunning locations for engagement photography — from the elegance of The Palladium to the romantic landscapes of Coxhall Gardens. Whether you’re planning a local session or dreaming of a wedding at a venue like Daniel’s Vineyard, I’d love to help tell your story in a way that’s relaxed, authentic, and beautiful.

Let’s plan something that feels like you.
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