Engagement category | Columbus Wedding Photographer

Laura & DanColumbus Engagement PhotosDowntown & German Village

Recently, I visited Laura to deliver her completed wedding albums. Essentially, we had reached the end. As we both sat on her couch, browsing the albums, we reminisced about her whole wedding experience. For me, working with Laura & Dan had been a highlight of my entire year. From their Columbus engagement photos to their Cleveland wedding, the entire experience had been exemplary. We talked about their wedding day, the incredible wedding design, and her family. As we chatted, we turned back to their engagement photos.

It was a really warm October day for their Columbus engagement session. I waited at a small park in German Village, standing in the warm afternoon sun. After just a few minutes, Laura & Dan turned the corner and entered the park. As they were walking closer, I immediately noticed Laura’s dress. The white dress flowed around her as the sun gripped them both from behind. For the next hour, we’d spend time moving through German Village, stopping at little locations to take photos. In between, we walked and talked. We talked about school for Dan, and Laura’s job. We chatted about family and the wedding plans.

Before long, we skipped into downtown Columbus to finish their session. One of my all time favorite locations is the Columbus State House at Capitol Square. The white limestone lights up beautifully, especially at sunset. From there, we walked down the hill to the Riverwalk, stopping to take photos as we went. Right at sunset, we ended the session by the river.

While Laura & Dan’s Columbus engagement photos are done, and the Cleveland wedding is long over, I’ll always remember working with them. They’re two of the most incredible people you could ever meet. And the future, like the photos, is nothing but bright.

Downtown Columbus engagement photos with Laura and Dan

Interested in booking your own Columbus engagement photos? Take a moment to browse my engagement portfolio, view my services, and get in touch. I’d be more than happy to help.

In Home SessionSunday in Black & White

She managed to capture the cork in her hand before it could ricochet off the cabinets. Standing in her new kitchen, she nestled the bubbles into two small glasses. In the other room, her high school sweetheart was straightening some clothes. Slowly we were preparing for their in home session.

Buying your first home brings so many new experiences, especially an old home in Cleveland. For the first time, you get to make choices about everything. What tile to hang in the bathroom? What color to paint the living room? Which project do we tackle first? And there is no end to the list or projects. All of this work has one goal – to make a house your home.

They jumped at the idea of an in home session. I had offered the idea, and with consideration, it was decided. Doing the photography session at their home only made sense. It’s the place where they are building a life together. The house being transformed into a home. So we simply picked a quiet Sunday morning to create some magic at home. And it was truly magical. What you see below is completely real. Just the two of them in love. For the most part, I was just a shadow in the room, only making a noise from time to time.

Their path ahead is clear, like a written list of goals. Find love – check. Find cats – check. Buy home – check. Education, careers, and marriage are all being addressed now. I can see what lies beyond the horizon – a bright and beautiful future. Hopefully I’ve captured a glimpse of that future below.

In home session captured in Cleveland In home session captured in Cleveland

I’m always looking to schedule more in home sessions, whether simple or intimate. These sessions are great for engagement or already married couples, and seem to capture a part of life not readily accessible elsewhere. Certainly contact me if interested.

Megan & RyanCleveland Engagement Photos

“Hey, Hunter,” Megan beckoned across the Cleveland Museum of Art courtyard. They’d spotted me first. I had been nervously pacing, but that now melted away. It was time to start their Cleveland engagement photos.

Megan and I hugged, and then I shook Ryan’s hand. “How are you, sir? Can you believe this weather?”

This day was perfection. The sky was completely clear. The warm air lightly shifted about, creating a barely discernible breeze. We had collectively planned this day for quite some time. There was discussion about me coming to Boston. After some back and forth, we settled on Cleveland instead. We still had to choose final locations, which led to some more back and forth. I’m certain that Megan & Ryan had many other decisions to make as well. I’d say there was lots of wardrobe discussion, but let’s be honest, these two are naturally stylish.

More important than all of the planning was attitude. Megan and Ryan are so perfect together, and even more perfect in photos. They were immediately relaxed (wine helps) and engaged with each other. I think the best word to describe their Cleveland engagement photos would be heartfelt. As we worked, we all had a connection together. The connection created a natural warmth that comes through in the photos. That connection got me a bit excited. I even remarked on it during the shoot.

When their Cleveland engagement photos were done, Megan & Ryan headed out for a dinner at L’Albatross. Meanwhile, I rushed back to the office. Immediately, I shoved the film into an express envelop. I had to get the images completed immediately. I needed, like needing water, to see the photos. When the film was finished, I realized everything I had hoped for came true. I love every inch of the photos below, and then some. More so, working with Megan & Ryan has been a dream.

I certainly hope you enjoy the highlights below as much as I.

Cleveland engagement photos with Megan and Ryan Cleveland engagement photos with Megan and Ryan