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Franklin Park Conservatory Hot Shop LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Justin + Zach
It was the first Saturday morning in August: Justin took Zach to a private glass blowing class at the Hot Shop at Franklin Park Conservatory! Zach was told I was just taking promotional photos for the Conservatory, so he didn’t think much as I snapped photos from afar during the class. They made a glass…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Breanna + Nicole
It was the last Saturday in July, and Breanna took Nicole out for a day date at Franklin Park Conservatory. At the koi pond in the Pacific Island Water Garden, Breanna dropped to one knee, presented a ring and popped the question! Nicole said YES! The crowd cheered, and we celebrated with more portraits in…
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 MoreDublin Bridge Park LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Jerie + Lisa
On a Saturday evening in November, Jerie brought Lisa for a walk across Dublin’s Bridge Park. But she had more planned than just a simple date night… Jerie had arranged for all of their closest loved ones (some from out of town) to line the bridge, each handing Lisa a flower and a picture, until…
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 MoreFranklin Park Conservatory LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Brandi + Olivia
Brandi + Olivia met online living halfway across the country from each other. When it came time to meet for the first time, they met in the middle, in Ohio! Fast forward 2.5 years to a Tuesday afternoon in late September, while on a trip back to where it all started… Brandi took Olivia to…
Read MoreHocking Hills LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Jordan + Rose
It was a Friday morning in Hocking Hills! Jordan took Rose on a cabin getaway on the last weekend in March… on this wooded trail in the back, she had a special art piece put together with the magic words: Jordan asked, and Rose said YES! We celebrated with champagne, rainy photos and a dip…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ Surprise Proposal at the Book Loft: Dominique + Erica
It was a sunny and warm Tuesday evening in mid-September when I met up with Dominique in German Village. She had made plans throughout the week to celebrate Erica’s birthday. This evening she asked to make a stop at The Book Loft, a special spot for them, just to pick up a couple books. But…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ Surprise Proposal: Craig + Andy
This round comes in two parts! First, Part 1: Craig + Andy were in town for the Gay Softball World Series! Craig lives in Vancouver and Andy lives in Dallas (though he’s originally from Columbus). They first met at the same tournament 2 years ago. On a prior visit to Columbus, the field of concrete…
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