Danah and Ryan’s Golden hour session at Kimberly Creek Retreat
If you’re looking for a beautiful location for a couples session near Omaha, Kimberly Creek Retreat is one of Nebraska’s most unique hidden gems. This glamping resort offers wide open landscapes, peaceful nature, and the kind of scenic backdrops that feel perfect for adventurous, storytelling photography.
Danah and Ryan’s session here was the perfect example of what makes photographing couples in the Midwest so special.
A Golden Hour Couples Session in Ashland, Nebraska
We met just before golden hour when the Nebraska sky begins to glow with warm, colorful light. Golden hour is always one of my favorite times to photograph couples because it creates a soft, romantic atmosphere that feels almost cinematic.
As the sun dipped lower over the fields surrounding Kimberly Creek Retreat, the landscape lit up with warm tones and vibrant colors. The tall grass, open sky, and rustic charm of the retreat made the perfect backdrop for a candid and documentary-style couples session.
A Playful and Adventurous Couple
From the moment we started shooting, Danah and Ryan brought so much fun energy to their session. They were playful, adventurous, and completely up for anything.
Instead of stiff posing, they spent most of the evening laughing, wandering the property together, and enjoying the moment. They spun each other around in the grass, shared quiet hugs as the sun set, and laughed at jokes only they understood.
Those moments are exactly what I love to capture.
A Storytelling & Documentary Approach to Couples Photography
At Kate Stivers Productions, my photography style focuses on storytelling, candid emotion, and documentary moments rather than overly posed images.
Danah and Ryan made that approach effortless. Their connection felt genuine and natural, which allowed me to capture authentic moments that truly represent who they are together.
Some of the best photos from the evening happened when they simply forgot the camera was there — a burst of laughter, a quiet embrace, or the way the golden light wrapped around them as they walked through the fields.
Those small moments tell the biggest stories.
Why Kimberly Creek Retreat is Perfect for Photos
Located just outside Ashland, Nebraska, Kimberly Creek Retreat is an incredible location for couples sessions, engagement photos, and even wedding weekends.
The property offers:
Scenic open landscapes
Rustic glamping accommodations
Beautiful sunset views
Quiet natural surroundings
It’s a dream setting for couples who want photos that feel colorful, adventurous, and connected to nature.
Capturing Real Moments Together
Danah and Ryan’s session was a reminder that photos don’t always need a special occasion. Sometimes the most meaningful images come from simply documenting a fun moment in life together.
Through candid moments, playful energy, and the beauty of golden hour in Nebraska, their session perfectly captured this chapter of their story.
At Kate Stivers Productions, my goal is always to create images that feel natural, vibrant, and full of life — photographs that couples will look back on and remember exactly how that moment felt.
Danah and Ryan, thank you for bringing such a fun and adventurous spirit to this session. It was the perfect Nebraska evening to tell a beautiful story.
