Oakes Quarry is my absolute favorite location for photo sessions in Dayton. It has a distinct vibe, with lots of rocks and crystal clear ponds with blue water. When J & C wanted to have their engagement session at Oakes Quarry- I was so excited. Their session was at the end of October, and the weather was perfect. The skies were clear and we enjoyed the most beautiful golden hour for their engagement photos.

Fall is probably the most popular season for engagement sessions, and with good reason. The leaves provide a gorgeous color palette for outdoor engagement photos and the weather is usually pleasant. This recent engagement photography session at Cox Arboretum was definitely a favorite of mine. It was just a little chilly- the perfect weather to wear sweaters and cuddle together.

I’m just going to come out and say it- Cox Arboretum is the best place in Dayton for fall engagement photos. Early Sunday morning, I met with C & R for their engagement session at Cox Arboretum. We arrived just after sunrise and the park was peaceful. We pretty much had the whole place to ourselves.

Our engagement session began at Ziegler Park; where the last bits of fall lingered in the trees. During our photo session, we ventured around Over-the-Rhine, looking for fun little spots to take photos along the way. The neighborhood there is bright and covered in art. It’s one of those urban backgrounds where the old architecture meets new designs to create a truly unique vibe.

I love a unique engagement session location, and this one has all the fall vibes. I am so excited to share Samantha & Caleb’s pumpkin patch engagement photos. Their session was in mid-October, so what better way to truly capture that fall feeling than at a neighborhood farm and pumpkin patch. We spent the evening wandering around Shaw Farms, a pumpkin patch just outside of Cincinnati, taking photos to celebrate their engagement.