There is something so dreamy about an engagement session that feels like it could have been pulled straight out of the European countryside. Robbie and Angela’s engagement session at Conestoga Garden in Lancaster, Pennsylvania was exactly that. Soft greenery, a romantic setting and in between moments that make a session feel less like a photoshoot and more like a love letter. With a February 2027 wedding at Davis Country Inn in New Jersey on the horizon, this session was the perfect first look at the way these two love each other.

A Conestoga Garden Engagement Session Straight Out of the European Countryside

You really do not have to travel far to find scenery that feels like another world. Conestoga Garden is one of those places that has a way of slowing time down. Stone pathways, overgrown greenery and soft florals tucked into every corner. From the moment Robbie and Angela stepped into the garden, the whole afternoon settled into a slow, romantic rhythm.

This is the kind of setting I daydream about for couples who love a timeless, story-driven look. Old-village charm, right here in the northeast!

Why an Engagement Session Matters Before Your Wedding Day

If you are debating whether to do an engagement session, this is your sign! An engagement session is more than beautiful photos for your save the dates. It is the chance to settle into being in front of the camera together, to learn how I work, and to find your rhythm before the wedding day pace picks up.

By the time Robbie and Angela walk into their wedding at Davis Country Inn, we will already know each other. Engagement sessions are the warmup that makes the wedding day feel like a continuation, not a first meeting.

Looking Ahead to a New Jersey Wedding at Davis Country Inn

Robbie and Angela’s February 2027 wedding will be held at Davis Country Inn in New Jersey, and I could not be more excited to head north for their day. A winter wedding has its own kind of magic. Pair that with the warmth of these two and the way their families love them, and you have a wedding day I already know is going to feel deeply meaningful! If their engagement session is any indication, the wedding is going to be full of the same candid, romantic energy that defined this afternoon at Conestoga Garden.

Searching for a New Jersey Wedding Photographer?

I am officially booking New Jersey weddings! If you are a New Jersey bride looking for a wedding photographer whose work feels timeless and candid, I would truly love to hear from you.

My style is light and airy, story-driven, and rooted in the in between moments. From engagement sessions, to weddings, to the start of your family, I am here for couples who care about the small in-between moments just as much as the big ones.

A Note on the Day

This was the kind of engagement session that reminds me why I love this work. Romantic, candid, and full of the small moments that make a love story. I cannot wait to be back behind the camera for Robbie and Angela’s wedding this February!

If you are looking for a New Jersey wedding photographer, or planning an engagement session anywhere from Central Pennsylvania to the East Coast, I would love to help you document this season. Reach out here.

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Session Details

Photography: Ashlee Zimmerman Photography
Engagement Session Location: Conestoga Garden, Lancaster, PA
Upcoming Wedding Venue: Davis Country Inn, New Jersey