proposals
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 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…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal at Scioto Mile: Iliana + Erin
On a Thursday evening in mid-April, Iliana took Erin out on a date night, beginning with a visit to one of their favorite downtown spots. At the Scioto Mile overlooking the downtown skyline and the setting sun, Iliana dropped to one knee and popped the question. She asked, and Erin said YES! Erin had already…
Read MoreColumbus 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…
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