The Most Popular Engagement Session Locations In Dayton, Cincinnati, & Columbus

May 24, 2024

Choosing The Photo Location That Is Right For You

Your significant other asked, and you said “Yes!” You’ve selected the wedding and engagement photographer of your dreams (me). Now, it’s time to decide where to have your engagement photos taken. Use this guide to explore the most popular engagement session locations in Dayton and Cincinnati.

Several factors make this decision important, such as what to wear, what to bring, what time of day, and where to go. As an engagement photographer based in Dayton, Ohio, I visit many amazing spots around Dayton, Cincinnati, and Columbus. I recommend choosing a meaningful location or a setting you simply love. Did you get engaged in the Oregon District? Choose it. Do you love nature? Choose Cox Arboretum. Did you both graduate from U.D.? Choose it. I hope this gives you some direction. Now, to help make your decision easier, I want to share these engagement session locations with you.

Carriage Hill MetroPark Photos & Engagement Session Location Information

A Few Engagement Shoot Tips To Prepare For Your Photo Session

I am providing several engagement preparation tips to help make your 1-hour engagement session a success. Allow yourself extra time to perfect your wardrobe, brush hair, adjust makeup, and travel. Arrive early to your session and enjoy a few moments of relaxation before we begin. I am always early, so please text me when you arrive and are ready.

Feel free to bring meaningful props or pets. If you bring a pet, have a third person present to care for the pet during the rest of the shoot. It is difficult to wrangle a dog and be the subject of the photos.

Keep your hands free throughout the session, so please avoid carrying extra clothing, purse, drinks, or anything else. Leave these items in your vehicle. We can return halfway through the session to change and freshen up if time permits. Large phones and wallets present issues, so please leave them in your car.

Having fun and being relaxed during your session is important. Relaxed, natural poses often look the best. Sometimes, I’ll ask you to pose in an unnatural way to get a specific photo. I understand it feels awkward, but it’ll look great. Relax, laugh, and have fun. Portraits shine when you’re being yourself. Remember, just because there’s a camera pointing at you doesn’t mean you have to look at it. Often, the most meaningful images come from moments of genuine enjoyment, not posing.

Popular Dayton Engagement Photo Locations

“These are fantastic! We just looked at them together after dinner and we are so happy with how they turned out. I will definitely be writing some positive reviews for you on the Knot and Google! Thanks so much and we can’t wait to see you in January!” – Allison S. 2025

  • Alms Park Cincinnati
  • Ault Park Cincinnati
  • Devou Park Covington, KY
  • Downtown Cincinnati
  • Fountain Square
  • Eden Park Cincinnati
  • Music Hall Cincinnati (coming soon!)
  • Newport On The Levee
  • Over The Rhine
  • Smale Riverfront Park
  • The Banks
  • Washington Park

Best Locations in Columbus, Ohio for Your Engagement Shoot Photos

  • Arena District
  • Easton Towne Center
  • Franklin Park Conservatory
  • Inniswoods MetroPark
  • Ohio State University
  • The German Village
  • The Scioto Mile
  • The Short North
Popular Dayton Engagement Photo Locations
  • Bryant Park
  • Central Park
  • Grand Central Terminal
  • Times Square
  • The Village
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • Why To Choose NYC: It is the most amazing place to have an engagement session.
  • Why Not To Choose NYC: It is expensive and far from Ohio.
  • North Beach
  • Chicago River
  • Lake Michigan
  • Chicago River Walk
  • Grant Park
  • Lincoln Park Nature Walk
  • Why To Choose Chicago: Endless backgrounds and easy to get to from Ohio.
  • Why Not To Choose Chicago: It is a big city, so if that makes you uneasy, don’t choose Chicago.
Carriage Hill MetroPark Photos & Engagement Session Location Information

“Kevin recently photographed our wedding and he also did our engagement photos last fall. He did such an awesome job with our wedding. We had a great time with him and his pictures were absolutely beautiful! He always had great ideas and worked through pictures quickly. Kevin was very accommodating and available to answer questions or provide any information you might need. Thank you Kevin!!”