Nellie and Peter’s engagement session at Winterthur felt like the perfect goodbye to summer. Held on a warm August evening, their shoot unfolded across the estate’s sweeping gardens, quiet waterways, and wide-open meadows—1,000 acres of preserved natural beauty that made every frame feel cinematic.

These two have been together for about 4.5 years, and their connection is full of that rare blend of comfort and joy. From sweet, quiet glances to bursts of laughter, there’s something effortless about the way they move through the world together.

We began the evening in the formal gardens by the grand estate—tucked away in lush greenery and surrounded by ponds and elegant stonework.

As the sun began to lower, we changed pace. Nellie and Peter changed into more relaxed clothing and wandered through open meadows bathed in the last bit of daylight. The casual vibe, the warm August air, and the peaceful stillness of late summer created the perfect atmosphere to simply frolic, laugh, and just be. These are the kinds of sessions that remind me how beautiful it is to document people exactly as they are.