Chautauqua Institution holds a special place in Charlotte & Ben’s hearts. It’s not only the place she summered for years growing up, but a home they spent months together during the pandemic, quarantined away from the NYC chaos where they originally met. It was only right that we met up here to document their engagement session, and we had so much fun getting to dream about their wedding that will take place here next September!

Charlotte and Ben have two of the cutest dogs you will ever lay eyes on, and their effervescent love for each other (and the pups) is so evident in every photo! We had so much fun gallivanting around the grounds, despite it being one of the hottest days of our summer here in Western New York. Chautauqua’s season was already over, so we had free reign to visit all of Charlie’s favorite places. From the little church where her parents exchanged vows, to the Hall of Philosophy where these two will next year! We wrapped up our evening by the infamous Athenaeum Hotel and Chautauqua Bell Tower that overlook Chautauqua Lake. We truly could not have asked for a more beautiful day!

Charlie + Ben

I cannot wait to celebrate alongside you and your families next September! It is my absolute joy and honor to be able to document this incredible season of life for y’all, and I know the team you have chosen for your wedding day is going to knock it out of the park next year! Counting the days until I have you both in front of my camera again!

xoxo,
Hannah B