Amanda & Tony’s session at Lincoln Woods State Park was the perfect mix of laid-back and completely them. We spent the evening wandering through the trails, stopping for those quiet, connected moments and then immediately breaking into laughter the next. Nothing felt forced—just two people genuinely enjoying being around each other, which always makes for the best kind of photos.

Halfway through, they pulled out their Nintendo Switches for a round of Mario Kart, and honestly, it couldn’t have been more perfect. It added such a personal touch and gave them something familiar to sink into, which is where the magic really happens. Amanda did win (as she should), and I was right there capturing the whole thing—turning a simple shared hobby into something that felt fun, playful, and completely unique to their story.