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Katie & Andy – Engagement Session at Cleveland’s John Carroll University

I had arrived quite a bit early, coming from one session to the next. I the extra time to scout out the university, doing a quick lap around John Carroll. The weather was perfect – mostly sunny with just a few high, thin clouds. Before I knew it, time had come to locate Katie and Andy. I called to let them know I was ready, and then they came walking around the corner.

We chatted a bit as we walked around the campus. Katie reminded me that she and Andy met while attending John Carroll University. As we walked, she pointed out buildings. “I lived over there, and Andy lived there,” she said, pointing out two dorms. It seemed like they were both reminiscing a bit during the session. Andy even remarked that it had been years since they were on campus.

Their engagement story is a sweet one. Like so many engagement stories, it started with the best laid plans. Also like so many stories, the plans went a little awry. During the winter, they were both at Gevasi Vineyard when the perfect time came. Andy wanted to propose under the slowly falling snow. He certainly got snow, but maybe more than he expected. The snow was deep enough that moving through it was tough. Nonetheless, he found a nice spot to propose. While the weather way have been tough, what really matters is the results.

For their engagement session, I think we all agreed that warmer weather would be best. Below are just a few highlights to enjoy, all captured on film.

A John Carroll University engagement session with Katie and Andy A John Carroll University engagement session with Katie and Andy

Diane & Joe – An Autumn Engagement at Patterson’s Fruit Farm

Autumn has finally arrived, which means it’s time for lots of engagement sessions. For Diane and Joe’s engagement session, our timing could not have been more perfect. We chose to visit a couple spots, including Patterson’s Fruit Farm and Squires Castle, both of which are local favorites. And the results turned out wonderfully. The trees, rich with color, made for an amazing backdrop. Plus, I always love shooting in apple orchards.

The story of Diane and Joe’s relationship is certainly a long one. Their relationship goes way, way back. They started dating in high school when they both worked at the local grocery store. Since that time, they have been rather inseparable. That longevity gives them a lot of history and comfort together. A comfort that really comes through in the images below.

Even better is how they got engaged. They had set sail on a cruise with family when the time was right. Looking for the best time possible, Joe chose the last day of the cruise to propose. Of course, Diane said yes, which brings us to today. Like the first photo below, they have a long and wonderful path ahead. For today, I certainly hope you enjoy the highlights below, all lovingly captured on film. Enjoy!

An autumn engagement session at Patterson's Fruit Farm with Diane and Joe

Katie & Joe: Autumn Engagement Session at Holden Arboretum

The six of us stood in the parking lot at Holden Arboretum, busily sorting through stuff and making sure all was ready. There was Katie, Joe, their two black Chihuahua’s, a friend to handle the dogs, and myself. There was a lot of stuff to get sorted between all my gear and the gear for the dogs. Quickly though, we were ready to go, and we set off across the trails at Holden.

It was autumn, which meant that Holden was the perfect place for an engagement session. Especially a session involving dogs, since furry friends are welcome at Holden. Holden’s huge forest was already changing colors, albeit a little late this year. For some strange reason, the color change is coming late this year. However, we are definitely seeing a lot more color than normal. Oaks, which normally just turn brown, are blowing up with gold, orange and fiery red.

As we walked through Holden, we chatted about dogs, life, and how Katie and Joe were engaged. Their engagement story is really sweet. They had planned a rather last minute tour of Europe. On the tour, they would visit numerous cities, but only spend a day or two in each one. Part way through the trip, they found themselves in Ireland. That day, they decided to break from the tour group and head out on their own.

They were touring a castle when they decided to visit the rose garden. Joe setup a camera – “just to take a photo,” he said. He had actually set the camera to video. He approached Katie, got down on one knee, and proposed amongst the roses and tourists. After double-checking his certainty, Katie of course said yes. I love engagement stories with big plans and this is certainly one of the best. Even better, they have the whole event on video!

Speaking of which, Katie and Joe’s wedding next year is certain to be one of the best as well. It’s set at a gorgeous location and I certainly can’t wait. Until then, I hope you enjoy some of the highlights below.

Autumn engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Katie and Joe Autumn engagement session at Holden Arboretum with Katie and Joe

For the technical among us, the above was all shot on my cherished Contax 645 and Leica M6 using either Fuji 400h or Kodak Portra 160 film. The film was loving developed and scanned by the awesome people at Richard Photo Lab.

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