Kevin Lush Photography Engagement Photos Blog

I had the pleasure of photographing a Wegerzyn Gardens marriage proposal in Dayton Ohio. We had a 30-minute window between rain showers to make this happen. It went perfectly, and she said “yes!” How We Planned A Wegerzyn Gardens Marriage Proposal Three weeks before the proposal, the groom-to-be contacted me through my website indicating he […]

University Of Dayton Description A UD engagement session is one of my favorite places to do portraits in Dayton. My day job from 2007 to 2014 was at UD. I have more experience photographing UD than any other wedding or engagement photographer in Dayton Ohio. If you are a UD Flyer, UD fan, or UD alumni and […]

Sugarcreek MetroPark Description This Bellbrook Ohio park, Sugarcreek MetroPark is beautiful and large.  It is quite a drive southeast of Dayton.  The exciting and diverse areas to photograph are located well within the park and can take up most of your session time to get to and from them. It can take 15-30 minutes each […]

Oakes Quarry Park Description This is a beautiful moon-like public park located between Fairborn and Medway Ohio near the intersection of I-70 and I-675. This Beavercreek Wetlands Association park, owned by the City of Fairborn, Ohio feels like you are on a different planet. The ground is hard limestone and has sparse vegetation growing out […]

Hills And Dales MetroPark Description This park in Kettering Ohio is a small park that provides beautiful backdrops for engagement session photos in Dayton. This Dayton area engagement location features a pergola, a small pond, and easy access. There are trails as well, but most look similar. There aren’t many options for various backdrops here, […]

Glen Helen Nature Preserve Description This Yellow Springs Ohio park is a beautiful and peaceful engagement session location in the Dayton area. About 30 minutes from Dayton, Yellow Springs provides a quiet and unique setting for gorgeous engagement photos. Take the time to walk to the bottom of Glen Helen to discover a beautiful creek with a […]

Historic Oregon District Description This area just east of downtown Dayton Ohio is my favorite engagement session location in Dayton. If you are looking for urban engagement photos in Dayton, the Oregon District is the location for you. I love the historic homes, brick streets, and eclectic storefronts that are all around this Dayton engagement location. […]

Deeds Point MetroPark Description Along with RiverScape MetroPark, these two parks form a less popular engagement session location in Dayton Ohio. These two parks are adjacent to downtown Dayton and provide gorgeous views of the Dayton skyline and the Great Miami River. With the re-addition of the pedestrian bridge, this park has gotten even better. The […]

Dayton Grotto Gardens Description Dayton Grotto Gardens is on the property of the Dayton V.A. just south and west of downtown. It is an underused and very beautiful park which you can book for weddings and events. It is free to use for portraits and engagement sessions as long as there isn’t an event taking place. The […]

Dayton Art Institute Description This art museum overlooking downtown Dayton is a beautiful property that sits next to the Dayton Masonic Center. A great Dayton engagement session location this beautiful museum features a renovated outdoor staircase and fountain that is open to the public. I would recommend waiting until golden hour to do photos outside. Mid-day photos can […]