engagements
Dublin Ohio Surprise Proposal at Quarry Trails: Annie + Carl
Annie + Carl often visit Quarry Trails Metro Park, grabbing coffees at Bada Bean Bada Booze and taking the loop around Swan Lake. But on the first Friday morning in July, Carl stopped at this overlook, where he put his coffee down, dropped to one knee, presented a ring, and popped the question. Super surprised,…
Read MoreHocking Hills Surprise Proposal at Ash Cave: Grace + Elijah
It was the last week of June, and Elijah took Gracie on a little getaway to Hocking Hills, a spot that’s very special to her and her family. On their first full day there, he planned a morning hike to Ash Cave. Together with their pup Cooper, they approached the falls, and there he dropped…
Read MoreGerman Village Engagement Session: Morgan + John
Morgan + John are getting married later this fall… but first, their engagement session! They chose to visit German Village, one of my favorite places to shoot in Columbus. We met at Lindey’s Restaurant on a sunny Thursday morning. It was a warm morning, but we toughed through it and got some cute photos! Excited…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Engagement at Quarry Trails: Amelia + Chase
Last month I met Amelia (they/them) + Chase (he/him) for their adventure engagement right here in central Ohio! The couple chose Quarry Trails Metro Park for their session that first Thursday evening in June. From cliffs to waterfalls to golden hour light, we felt like we were in another place altogether. So excited for their…
Read MoreInniswood Gardens Spring Engagement: Niru + Kyle
We had a gorgeous evening for Niru + Kyle’s engagement last month! On a Thursday evening in mid-May, we had spring blooms, golden hour and their amazing attire at Inniswood Gardens. This was a vibrant session full of lots of color and laughs. Can’t wait for their wedding next year!
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal in German Village: Jenna + Cassie
Here’s Part 2! A couple of weeks prior to this moment, I photographed the moment when Cassie proposed to Jenna in Hocking Hills. And then on a Tuesday afternoon in mid-May at Schiller Park, I was there when Jenna proposed to Cassie at the Umbrella Girl Fountain. My first reciprocal proposal in two parts! Cassie…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Parker + Kody
On a Tuesday morning in mid-May, at their first visit to Franklin Park Conservatory, Parker made it a memorable one! In the Pacific Island Water Garden, overlooking plants, butterflies and waterfalls, Parker dropped down to one knee, presented a ring and popped the question. She asked, and Kody said YES! We celebrated with more portraits…
Read MoreFranklin Park Community Gardens LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Sophia + Cailee
On a Friday evening in early May, Sophia took Cailee for a date night, and they started with a visit to the Community Gardens at Franklin Park. They made their way to this spot between the tall hedges, where Sophia stopped, presented Cailee with a ring, and popped the question! In between her shocked reaction…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Surprise Proposal: Alexandra + Talon
On the first Friday in May, Talon took the day off work and surprised Alexandra with a day date, beginning with a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory. It was the first visit for both of them! That morning in the Himalayan Mountain Biome, against the colorful Chihuly glass display, he dropped to one knee and…
Read MoreHocking Hills LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Cassie + Jenna
Cassie + Jenna have loved each other from a distance, from different countries! Cassie came in for a visit from Canada, and on the last weekend in April they escaped to Hocking Hills for a getaway together. They were celebrating milestones reached and a future where they’ll be in the same city… and Cassie took…
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