Taylor and Luke’s old money car engagement session at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art was a perfect blend of elegance, timeless charm, and personal style. Set against the grand backdrop of the museum’s iconic architecture thereupon their session transported onlookers into a scene reminiscent of a classic film. The couple arrived in style, with a sleek vintage model car parked under the towering stone columns, immediately setting the tone for a session that was both sophisticated and intimate.

The addition of a vintage car complemented the museum’s old-world charm and also gave the session a nostalgic atmosphere. The polished curves of the car gleamed in the afternoon light. It served as a perfect contrast to the surrounding greenery and the museum’s neoclassical façade. Taylor, radiant in a tailored outfit with soft waves in her hair, leaned effortlessly against the car. Luke, dapper in a tailored suit, embraced the aesthetic with an air of confidence. The vintage luggage created a timeless visual narrative. The luggage, worn with history, symbolized the journey they are about to embark on together. It was a beautiful metaphor for the adventures yet to come.

To further personalize the session, Taylor and Luke incorporated elements of their shared love for life’s finer pleasures. They toasted with champagne, the sparkling bubbles catching the sunlight as it danced around them, while Luke enjoyed a finely rolled cigar. This completed the look, that in like fashion, added a layer of rich, old-world charm. The cigars, enjoyed amidst soft laughter and intimate moments, evoked a sense of luxury and celebration. This perfectly encapsulating the couple’s sophisticated taste. Each of these touches was not only a nod to their personalities but also to the era they aimed to capture, blending elegance with a hint of opulence.

The combination of vintage elements with modern love created a scene that made their old money car engagement both timeless and deeply personal. The contrast between the grandeur of the Nelson-Atkins and the intimate moments shared between Taylor and Luke captured the essence of their relationship—rooted in tradition, yet stylishly contemporary.

Photographer | Ashley Ice & Amber Macken
Film | Ashley Ice Films
Hair & Makeup | Posh KC

See the second part of Taylor and Luke’s session | Historic Museum Engagement Session

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