I feel like winter is sometimes the hardest season for planning engagement photo sessions. It’s often chilly, but there’s not always pretty snow everywhere. It’s hard to anticipate if there will be snow or not, and the colorful fall foliage has faded away. My go-to for gorgeous winter engagement sessions is choosing locations with lots of evergreen foliage and pretty structures. Wegerzyn Gardens definitely fits the bill.

Cox Arboretum is always at the top of my list for fall engagement session locations. This session was later in the season, in early November, but there were still lots of colorful leaves on the trees. We wanted to use the more natural landscapes as backgrounds for C & S’s engagement photos, so we opted to use the fields and trees in the park rather than the more formal gardens to get the look they had in mind.

This year I have been so lucky to photograph so many amazing families. I am so excited to share a quick look at this recent fall family photography session at Grant Park in Centerville. When Brandy first came to me with her ideas for her family photos, she said she wanted a light and bright bohemian look and definitely wanted to use a white building of some kind.

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.

I love a meaningful engagement session location, and when L & E told me they wanted to have their photos taken at the University of Dayton where they met, I was so excited. During their time at UD, these two lovebirds lived just a few houses away from one another. When the time came for Evan to move, he and Liz didn’t know what to expect, but felt sad that they wouldn’t be down the street neighbors anymore. As luck (or fate) would have it, he ended up moving into a house that was even closer, which neither of them anticipated.

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.

Yesterday’s wedding at The Cincinnati Art Museum was absolutely stunning. Shannon & Mike tied the knot in front of their family and friends in the courtyard of the museum- a beautiful outdoor ceremony space with the best natural lighting. There were so many great moments throughout the day, but one of my absolute favorites was when Mike first saw Shannon during their first look.

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.

There was just something so special about yesterday’s wedding at The Marmalade Lily. October is the best month of the year for a fall wedding. The weather is perfect and the leaves are at peak coloration. K & R tied the knot surrounded by trees and their closest of friends and family. This intimate wedding was absolutely perfect. Every detail was thought out with guest experience in mind. There were lounge areas scattered around the venue- including one specifically for the kids.