
Stephanie and Reece’s engagement session at Zao Island was straight-up fun.
If you want engagement photos that feel like an actual date, mini golf is one of the best options. You get movement, real reactions, and plenty of moments that happen naturally without forcing anything.
Zao Island is such a fun engagement session location in Valpo because it’s colorful, playful, and full of personality.
The mini golf course gives you built-in interaction and a variety of backdrops, which means your gallery feels different from the typical park session, in the best way.
We kept the session moving hole to hole, capturing the laughs, the friendly competition, and the “okay, that was actually a good shot” moments.
Mini golf sessions always deliver because you’re focused on each other and having fun, not thinking about the camera. That’s how you end up with photos that feel real.
Stephanie and Reece were fully in it, which made the whole session feel effortless.
The best engagement sessions are the ones that feel like you.
If you’re not the “stand in a field and stare into the distance” type, doing something like Zao Island is such a good move. It turns your session into an experience, and the photos end up feeling story-driven because they capture a real activity together.
1) Wear shoes you can move in.
You’ll be walking the course and moving around a lot.
2) Keep outfits simple.
Solid colors and clean outfits photograph great against the bright, busy backgrounds.
3) Embrace the playful energy.
The whole point is to have fun. The best photos come from the laughs and reactions, not perfect poses.
If you want engagement photos that feel like a date and not a chore, activity sessions are always a win.
Tell us what you love doing together and we’ll help you plan a session that feels like you two from start to finish.
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We’re Westley Leon Studios, a team of wedding photographers in South Bend, Indiana with an unwavering commitment to authentic imagery and a personal experience. For the couples who choose a damn good time over stuffy propriety every time.
Studio Address: 218 Front St Niles, MI 49120
Mailing Address: 1606 Oak St Niles MI 49120
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