Fun, Adventure Engagement Session at Saint Gaudens National Park

Aug 15, 2025 | By: Sally Carpenter Photography

 

Romantic Engagement Session at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park | Nicole & Mike

Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is one of New England’s most enchanting hidden gems — a place where art, history, and nature blend seamlessly into a setting that feels both timeless and exclusive. With its sweeping mountain views, lush gardens, and riverside trails, it’s the kind of location that transforms an engagement session into something truly unforgettable.

Nicole and Mike’s session was just that. They arrived in style, touching down at Granite Air Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, after flying in on their own private plane. From the moment they stepped onto the tarmac, the day felt special — an elegant mix of adventure and romance.

Once we reached Saint-Gaudens, the magic unfolded. We wandered through flower-filled meadows, paused under leafy tree canopies, and admired the sculptural details and historic charm that make this park so unique. Nicole and Mike’s connection was effortless — full of laughter, tender glances, and those spontaneous moments that make for the most heartfelt photographs. The golden afternoon light wrapped around them like a warm embrace, adding even more beauty to each frame.

What I love most about Saint-Gaudens is its versatility. One moment you’re surrounded by vibrant blooms and manicured gardens, the next you’re walking along peaceful forest paths or standing at the edge of a scenic overlook. Every corner offers another stunning backdrop, perfect for couples who want their engagement photos to feel both natural and artfully composed.

Nicole and Mike’s energy was nothing short of joyful, and their love for each other shone through every image. From quiet, romantic portraits to playful spins in the grass, we captured a collection of photographs that reflects exactly who they are — fun-loving, adventurous, and deeply in love.

I can’t wait to see these two again next July for their wedding at The Mountain Top Resort in Chittenden, Vermont — a day that promises to be as breathtaking and joy-filled as their engagement session.

If you’re dreaming of an elegant, nature-filled engagement session in Vermont or New Hampshire, Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park is a destination worth discovering. Whether you arrive by car or land in style, it’s a place where love stories are framed by beauty at every turn.

📍 Location: Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
✈️ Arrival: Granite Air Center, Lebanon NH
💒 Wedding Venue: The Mountain Top Resort, Chittenden VT

 

Playful engagement session in the woods at Saint-Gaudens, couple laughing by the river trail
A small airport runway framed by rolling green hills and a cloudy sky in the distance
A small blue and white private plane taxiing on the runway with lush forest in the background.
A couple standing near the tail of a small plane parked on the tarmac, surrounded by trees and misty hills.
A frontal view of a couple standing in front of their plane on the runway at Granite Aviation
A black-and-white photo of the couple smiling and standing next to their parked aircraft.
A black-and-white image of the couple walking together across the tarmac with the plane behind them and dramatic clouds overhead.
A playful shot of the couple holding hands and smiling near the parked plane on the open runway.
A black-and-white candid moment as the couple prepares to unload or load something into the aircraft.
Another black-and-white candid of the couple close together, sharing a sweet moment while standing beside the plane
Candid engagement photo in front of the stately white house at Saint-Gaudens
Romantic portrait of couple laughing near the porch of Saint-Gaudens’ historic home
A sun-drenched embrace, with golden light streaming over the couple's faces as they lean into one another.
Joyful couple's engagement session in nature at Saint-Gaudens National Park
Emotional, sun-drenched engagement photo in open Saint-Gaudens field
A black-and-white shot of the couple cuddled beneath a neoclassical columned pavilion, full of timeless charm.
A symbolic, artistic photo showing only the couple’s hands reaching out toward each other against a minimalist backdrop.
The couple relaxes together on a couch, smiling and at ease in this quiet, black-and-white moment.
A cozy and colorful portrait of the couple, with the groom placing a sweet kiss on his fiancée’s temple, backed by a warm terracotta wall.
Fun, carefree moment during documentary-style shoot in wild Saint Gaudens meadow
Golden hour engagement photo in open field at Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park
Groom-to-be lifting fiancée in sunlit meadow at Saint-Gaudens National Park
A couple shares a tender moment in a garden setting, framed by tall trees and rustic fencing at Saint-Gaudens.
Tender moment between engaged couple in grassy Vermont meadow
Couple laughing and holding hands in golden field at Saint-Gaudens National Park
Natural, unposed photo of couple leaning into each other in wild grass
Couple dancing in tall grass during summer engagement session in Vermont
Lifestyle portrait of couple playing in open meadow during Saint-Gaudens shoot
Couple laughing and holding hands in golden field at Saint-Gaudens National Park
Documentary-style photo of couple dancing in tall summer grass
Candid photo of bride-to-be spinning in the field during engagement session
Romantic moment in tall grass during Saint-Gaudens engagement session
Laughing couple falling into each other in golden field at Saint-Gaudens
Genuine laughter in the wildflower field engagement session at Saint-Gaudens
Engagement photo of couple walking under birch trees at Saint-Gaudens National Park
Engaged couple embracing in soft light of open field at Saint-Gauden
Playful engagement session in the woods at Saint-Gaudens, couple about to kiss by the river trail

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