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Golden Hour Engagement Session at Lake Cumberland, Kentucky

A couple wearing formal wear embraces during sunset on the rocky shore of Lake Cumberland in Somerset, KY.
Lake Cumberland, Kentucky Engagement Session at Golden Hour

Angelique and Aaron knew that they wanted a fancy, classy feel for their Engagement Session. I love that they were willing to do something out of the box and throw on their formal wear for a beach side session! What I love is that this beach isn't located somewhere tropical or coastal - it's located right on Lake Cumberland in the middle of central Kentucky! This location is called Fishing Creek in Somerset, KY. It my favorite shoreline and view combination from what I've experienced of Lake Cumberland. It's also less popular than the other side of the lake.


However, their session was in the peak of summer, so we had competition for the beach. To allow the others who were already there enjoying the water a chance to clear out, I texted Angelique a minor change of plans. I suggested we stop first and park at one of the pull offs along the windy tree lined road leading to the park. They agreed and we got some beautiful shots to start off the night. I always love to pose my clients in roadways. I love symmetry, so if we can find a wide open enough space that we can safely get out of the way for the occasional car, I love the affect of having someone pose on the center line of a windy forest road, or a downtown street.


Then we headed down to the beach for the rest of their session. Their pup Taffy was a good girl and sat and waited for us during parts of the session where she wasn't needed. However, later we needed a few more shots without her and Angelique asked a couple sitting on a bench if they like dogs. They happily said they did and Taffy enjoyed hanging out with them while we got out epic sunset shots. Thank you to that couple for your help and your kindness!


I love the pieces of driftwood that have washed up on the shore. Paired with the rocky beach, it's hard to believe we're in Kentucky! Those closeups are seriously so romantic, I love it! Looks like a romance novel!


By the way, I just love how Angelique looks like Anne Hathaway when she laughs.


While this portion of the beach wasn't facing just right for sunset, we still managed to catch some awesome golden tones and a beautiful sky. I helped it out with a little masking in editing, but the sky is original, just brought out.


We finally ended the night with a few quick poses on the pier before we lost our light. I'm excited for the next chance I get to do a session at this location - I know to take advantage of the sunset view from the dock a few minutes earlier!



A couple lovingly embraces on a boat dock at sunset at Lake Cumberland, KY.
Engagement Session with a golden sunset at the dock at Fishing Creek on Lake Cumberland in Somerset, KY.

I sincerely hope this is the first of many Lake Cumberland Engagement Sessions and hopefully some Elopements for this Kentucky Wedding Photographer!


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