proposals
Columbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal at Hayden Run Falls: Barbie + Ellen
Barbie proposed to Ellen a little while back… so last month, on their anniversary, Ellen proposed back! It was a mild day for February, but the falls were still partially frozen and snow was still on the ground. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a winter scene with temps near 50! Congratulations to these…
Read MoreRockmill Brewery LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Rachael + Iris
On a Friday afternoon in late December, Rachael took Iris back to the spot of their first date, Rockmill Brewery. But before they got too comfortable, Rachael asked to go on a walk to this scenic, snowy spot. It was frigid cold that afternoon, but Iris agreed. There Rachael dropped to one knee (yes, in…
Read More2025: WRAPPED! | Columbus Ohio Wedding Photographer
Cheers to 2025: another busy, meaningful, super fun year! As we welcome the new year, I always look forward to my annual review of the prior year, looking back at all the events, milestones, portraits and special moments I documented this year. Let’s jump right in! The year in numbers: 27 full day weddings 12…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Surprise Proposal at Goodale Park: Liza + Bobby
On a Friday evening in late November, Bobby took Liza out for a happy hour in their Short North neighborhood, but first he stopped at Goodale Park to surprise her with a gift: a Christmas ornament with the words “Will you marry me?” At that point he dropped to one knee and presented a ring……
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Park of Roses Surprise Proposal: Bridget + Patrick
It was the second Saturday in November, and Patrick took Bridget on a surprise day trip to Columbus, straight to this spot at the Park of Roses. He dropped to one knee and popped the question. She said YES! We celebrated with portraits around the park, finding all the fall color, and some bubbly! And…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Surprise Proposal at Scioto Mile: Alyssa + Sam
Here’s a way to kick off the weekend! Sam took Alyssa out for a date night on a Friday evening in late October. But first, a walk across the Main Street Bridge at Scioto Mile… against the city skyline and the setting sun, he dropped to one knee and popped the question! She said YES!…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Surprise Proposal: Jillian + Brandon
It was the last Friday in October, and Brandon + Jillian both had the day off. So he took her out for a morning date at Franklin Park Conservatory, just as the doors opened, before it got too crowded. Against a colorful flower garden and the morning sun, Brandon dropped to one knee and popped…
Read MoreInniswood Gardens Surprise Proposal: Kara + Marcus
Over the summer, I photographed the moment when Marcus proposed to Kara. Then last month, I heard from Kara, that she wanted to propose to Marcus too! She had a ring picked out and everything. So on a Tuesday morning in mid-October, we made it happen beneath the arches at Inniswood Gardens! Loving flipping the…
Read MoreInniswood Gardens LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Alyssa + Kenzie
One thing about surprise proposals: they happen rain or shine! It was the first Tuesday in October, and Kenzie + Alyssa were both off work for the day, so Kenzie planned a day date for the two of them. They began their day with a morning walk at Inniswood Gardens… which is still lovely in…
Read MoreColumbus Zoo Surprise Proposal: Amruta + Ajay
This might be the most popular session I’ve ever shared on social media, and I’m excited to share more from this very special afternoon! It was the last Friday in September. Ajay had plans to fly in to visit Amruta that weekend, but little did she know, he came in a day early… and while…
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