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Villa Terrace Engagement Session | Milwaukee Photographer

Austin and Mariela’s Villa Terrace engagement session felt like a scene pulled from a European film — effortlessly romantic and full of charm. Inspired by vintage summer style and that quiet sense of elegance you find wandering garden courtyards in Rome or Lake Como, their session gave me serious Roman Holiday energy in the heart of Milwaukee. Their wedding will carry a similar tone, so Villa Terrace was the perfect setting to begin telling their story.

Even in the bright midday sun and record heat, Austin and Mariela brought such warmth and ease to every frame. We explored the gardens of Villa Terrace, admired the architecture, and paused in shaded corners that gave us the dreamiest pockets of light. Their story is one of intention and connection — and getting to know them while capturing these moments made me even more excited for their wedding day coming up. Classic, timeless, and full of heart.

Villa Terrace has a way of making you feel transported. With its terracotta details, carved stone arches, and views overlooking Lake Michigan, it feels more Italian Riviera than Midwest. Every corner offered something beautiful. From winding staircases, sun-drenched garden paths, to textured walls that made each frame feel romantic and cinematic.

This Villa Terrace engagement session reminded me why I love what I do. A chance to preserve a season that’s filled with anticipation, excitement, and love. There’s something special about the engagement season: it’s quiet in some ways, full of big dreams in others. Capturing that for Austin and Mariela, especially in such a soulful, historic place, felt like a true gift.

If you’re dreaming up your own engagement session, I’d love to help bring it to life in a way that feels personal and timeless. Let’s get in touch to start planning your session!

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As an internationally-lauded wedding photographer with decades of experience, Roselyn (Rose, for short) brings her signature timeless, editorial style and classic, romantic aesthetic to modern love stories. 

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