Fall Apple Picking Picnic Engagement Pictures in Portland Maine

I have such a special place in my heart for these Fall Apple Picking Picnic Engagement Pictures in Portland Maine. My parents live in Maine, and so whenever I get to visit I jump at the chance. There is nothing quite like that New England charm. With Maine’s darling coastal towns and gorgeous deep forests everywhere you turn, it’s safe to say I am smitten for this state! I will travel to Maine whenever I am given the chance. This engagement session was the perfect reason to make a fall trip out to Portland Maine. We had this session featured on Cottage Hill recently, and if you’d like to take a look at the published post click here.

There’s nothing like Fall Apple Picking Picnic Engagement Pictures in Portland Maine

It’s tradition in Maine to go apple picking in the fall, and these two took it up a notch with the cutest engagement apple orchard photo shoot ever! Cassie wanted to surprise Dustin with something extra special for their Portland Engagement Pictures. Their year had been full of busyness, and job demands. She wanted to create a unique photo shoot experience to celebrate the love they share. Dustin is the cook of their relationship, and he loves being outdoors whenever possible. So what better way to celebrate him – than with a secret picnic. Cassie scouted out Randalls Orchard in Standish, Maine for the perfect orchard full of lots of juicy red apples.

Every last detail was perfectly crafted for this engagement picnic.

Cassie put so much thought into every little detail! She brought apple cider, apple donuts, baked his favorite pumpkin pie, and of course picked some fresh juicy red apples from the nearby trees. The fact that she went out of her way to design something she knew he would love was an incredible gift to give him. Cassie is an amazing wedding planner herself; it was no surprise that she put together something so wonderful. Check out her work at Doting Details and see her blog post about the shoot here . Dustin knew they were taking pictures, but had no idea about the picnic. It was the sweetest surprise, and the best date ever. They sipped on their cider, and danced in the orchard – celebrating the two of them and the love that they share. We had the most perfect fall Maine weather, and enjoyed every minute of it. Cassie and Dustin are truly the sweetest together, and it was an honor to photograph part of their love-story!

If you are in need of a great a pumpkin pie recipe –

Cassie loves to use Dustin’s mom’s recipe for the pie filler, and her mom’s crust recipe.

PUMPKIN FILLER RECIPE:

•2 eggs

•1 15 oz. can of pumpkin

•3/4 c. sugar

•1/2 t. salt

•1/2 t. ground ginger

•1/4 t. ground cloves

•1 t. ground cinnamon

•1/2 c. mashed banana

•1 13 oz can of evaporated milk

CRUST RECIPE:

•2/3 c. butter shortening

•2 c. flour

•start with 1/2 cup of water and then add more as needed

Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves in a bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin, banana, and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake in preheated 425° F oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

VENDORS INVOLVED –

Published on Cottage Hill 

Planning, Styling, and Coordination – Doting Details

Her Outfits – Morning Lavender

His Outfit – Banana Republic Shoes – Bull Boxer

Orchard – Randall Orchard

Flowers – Flour Events

Picnic Basket – Botanica by Picnic Time

Food – Whole Foods

All other styling goods – Target

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