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.

Earlier this year, I did an engagement session giveaway on my Instagram. Tiffany & Luke won the session and we recently went to Scioto Grove Park in Columbus, Ohio to take their engagement photos. It has been a really long time since I have been to this particular park, but it was so incredible. There was a ton of variety around the park.

One of the most important choices you make while planning your engagement session, is what location you are going to use. Pretty locations are great- but a place that has meaning is truly the perfect setting for once-in-a-lifetime photos. Andy & Katie opted to use their home and different places around their neighborhood for the background of their engagement photos. South Park in Dayton is a gorgeous neighborhood with lots of eclectic style and historic homes. It truly was the perfect place for an engagement session.

Now that things are starting to look at least a little bit more normal, I am excited to share some of the things I have been working on over the past few weeks. Earlier this week, I headed down to Cincinnati for an engagement session at Coffee Emporium and French Park.

I am so excited to share a few photos from a recent engagement session at Glenwood Gardens in the Cincinnati area. Mandy and Justin are so wonderful together. When we began planning their engagement session, they knew they had to include their two dogs in some of the photos. I love when people include their pets in their photos- it looks great and is such a fun thing to do.

Bringing your pet with you to your engagement session can be a rewarding experience. They are a huge part of your lives and help to tell the story of who you are as a couple. Here are a few tips to help you have a stress-free experience while trying to get engagement photos with your dogs.

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.

This weekend can’t come fast enough. These two amazing people will be tying the knot and I can’t wait to capture every moment. For their engagement session, they opted to do have their photos taken at Cox Arboretum Metropark. It was a cool fall morning in mid-October. The park was quiet as we wandered around, exploring and enjoying a morning walk wile we took some engagement photos. I honestly can’t think of a better way to start the day.