Jessica & Kyle’s Golden Hour Engagement Session, Austin

For their engagement photography session, Jessica and Kyle headed to a Gabriel Springs in Austin, Texas, for a romantic yet laid-back setting. The secret? Golden hour.

Golden hour can be huge for photography because of the way it casts a magical glow over the subjects. This magical hour occurs about one hour before sunset, so plan accordingly if you want your photos taken during this time.

Jessica and Kyle took advantage of their surroundings and hit a ton of different locations within the venue. They snagged photos in front of the barn, in the middle of a field and walking down a quiet path, hand-in-hand.

The various locations combined with the couple’s casual attire gave the engagement photography session a feeling of intimacy as if Jessica and Kyle were just going about their normal day. Their engagement photographer captured this perfectly.

It goes to show that finding the right vibe for your session can be the key to getting the photos you want. Looking for more inspiration? Here are 8 simple tips for remarkable engagement photos.