Ashleigh & Gabe's Engagement; Goodale Park & Short North

Sometimes it seems like the universe is just working in your favor.  Well we had one of those perfect moments when we photographed Ashleigh and Gabe's engagement session last month.  We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day and great couple.  We started our session at the beautiful Goodale Park and then took a little stroll up High Street to the Short North.  I really love getting the feel of two really different settings in one session and I think it makes for some great photos.  Below are just a few of my favorite pics from Ashleigh & Gabe's engagement.

These are some of the very first photos I snapped!  Ashleigh and Gabe are so photogenic!

I love getting photo inspiration from my clients and Ashleigh provided me with some great suggestions.  This is one photo she really liked and we were able to put our own spin on it!   

 Love, love, love the smiles on their faces! 

Such a cute couple! 

I love when an idea just pops into my head and I have an awesome couple who is willing to go with the flow.  Not everyone would take a seat on a sidewalk for me but I am so glad Ashleigh and Gabe did.  This has to be one of my all time favorite images.

Congratulations Ashleigh and Gabe and we can't wait for the big day in June!

Leah & Brian's Engagement; Goodale Park

I first met Leah this fall when we started going over the details of her and Brian's upcoming August wedding.  I was so excited to be chosen to shoot the big day and even more thrilled when Leah asked me if I would be willing to do a winter engagement session.   I think I almost leapt out of my seat when I replied "YES!".  I have been wanting to do a winter wonderland shoot for years but never had a couple that was willing to brave the snow and cold until now.  Leah told me that she and Brian were a fun-loving couple and really wanted to incorporate a snowball fight into the session.  What could be more fun to shoot than that?!  We set a date and crossed our fingers for snow and we couldn't have been luckier.  A beautiful blanket of snow is exactly what we received so it was off to Goodale Park for our shoot.  Below are just a few of my favorite images from Leah & Brian's winter-wonderland engagement session.

Leah & Brian are such a loving couple.  I just love Leah's laugh and the fact that Brian made her smile so much during our session.

The best photos are the ones where the camera is totally forgotten.  I think this little series truly shows how in the moment Leah & Brian were. 

 This building was such a fun backdrop and provided a great little urban feel to our day.

A perfect way to end our session, with a snowball fight!  

Thanks Leah & Brian for braving the cold!  We can't wait for the big day in August!

Staci & Dave's Engagement Session; Goodale Park

There are some couples that you can tell right away are just made for each other.  I had the pleasure of meeting with Staci & Dave this summer to go over the details of their big day and immediately felt the love they share.  Staci & Dave told me all about their upcoming "I Do's" and the lovely wedding they are planning.  It was so nice to see a couple who were truly kind to each other and really respected each others opinions and input.  I can remember them sitting across from me and taking turns flipping through the pages of my example albums and being sure each other was ready to go on the the next page.  It's that kind of thoughtfulness that made me so excited to not only shoot their wedding but also their engagement session.  Here are just few of my favorite images from Staci & Dave's engagement session at Goodale Park.

This is one of my favorite groups of photos ever!  I love how Staci & Dave are just beaming and ready to lean in for the kiss!

Just a super cute image with one of Columbus' awesome murals as a fun backdrop.

Staci & Dave wanted to be sure to get a few pictures with their pooch Bella.  This photo is just a perfect  moment with this happy little family!

I love the candid moments.  Staci and Dave were just walking to our next shooting location and I lagged behind to get this sweet photo.  Totally unposed and totally natural.

There really is no words for this image.  Just pure love and happiness to be with each other and it shows!

Congratulations Staci & Dave!  We can't wait to celebrate your big day with you!