Castle Hill on the Crane Estate Engagement
Session LOCATION: Ipswitch, MA
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate is an absolutely enchanting location for an engagement session!
Rich with history, Castle Hill is home to one of the last surviving American Estates from the early 1900s. This extravagant summer retreat is an 165 acre plot of land featuring lush gardens, rolling hills, a grand estate, and perfectly maintained historic architecture.
The Italian gardens are nothing short of breathtaking, evoking a sense of timeless beauty and tranquility reminiscent of European elegance. The contrast of vibrant flowers against the backdrop of evergreens and intricate stonework creates a truly magical atmosphere. The centerpiece of the estate, residing on the hilltop, is the Great House. It is a grand Stuart-Style mansion inspired by 17th century English country houses. Below the mansion are rolling hills lined with marble statues that extend all the way down to the ocean below. The view from the hilltop is breathtaking. On a clear day you can see right down to the water.
The best view is from hundreds of feet down the hillside, where you can see the majestic estate and all its glory perched above a stone facade surrounded by perfectly manicured grounds. For this Castle Hill engagement session we spent hours exploring the grounds, taking in all its beauty, and documenting the love Eden and her partner shared for each other.
The Photographer lens:
Eden and her partner desired engagement photos that highlighted the grandeur and elegance of the estate while also showcasing the intimacy shared between them. As their photographer, I captured the couple wandering through the grounds to convey a sense of wonder. I also stepped back to capture the grand architecture and elegant grounds. Lastly, I made sure capture closer images that documented the soft moments of intimacy shared between the couple. The goal was to create photos that told a story and felt like stills from a film.
