The Best Locations For Engagement Photos in Columbus Ohio

As a wedding photographer based in Columbus, Ohio, my services also include engagement sessions for couples who want to freeze in time this new milestone in their lives. An engagement is such a special time in a couple’s life, and documenting their happiness and excitement is what keeps me going! Along with capturing all the love in the air through my lens, I've also been lucky enough to explore some of Columbus Ohio's most beautiful places to shoot these precious moments. I’ve ventured around the city exploring places that make engagement sessions unique for each of my couples!

From hip urban locations to tranquil natural settings, each location opens up opportunities for a personalized setting that injects a personal style into the entire photoshoot experience. Whether it’s running through fields or dangling feet off a bridge overlooking the city, it always turns out to be a fun experience. So if you’re looking for the best places for your engagement photos in Columbus Ohio, here is a blog post listing all my favorite places in the city for your future engagement photo shoot!

The Best Places For Engagement Photos in Columbus Ohio

1. Jeffrey Mansion (Bexley, Ohio)

If you’re looking for a stunning and timeless engagement photo shoot location, then look no further than the Jeffrey Mansion. This grand estate is located in Bexley, Ohio, and provides the perfect setting to immortalize your new milestone. The property offers majestic views of grand Jeffrey Park, an elegant paved entrance, and top-notch gardens that provide a memorable backdrop for your engagement photos. You will love how your photographs turn out in this incredible historic setting.

2. German Village and Schiller Park

The historic German Village neighborhood is one of my absolute favorite locations for engagement photos. This charming and quaint village offers a romantic setting for your engagement session with its brick houses, walkways, and little shops lining the streets. Built by Germans in the mid-1800s, this cozy town has so much character that you can’t help but fall in love with it. With its cobblestone streets and lush parks, German Village is a magical place to capture your unforgettable engagement pictures!

Schiller Park is the second oldest park in German Village and a well-known Columbus favorite. This park is overflowing with rich history, providing great backdrops to take engagement photos. With its gorgeous landscaped gardens, fishing pond, and picnic areas, you’ll never run out of photo opportunities at Schiller Park. Plus, it is centrally located in German Village making it the ideal spot to capture all your love and happiness in one place. 

3. Scioto Mile in Downtown Columbus

If you want to capture the city skyline or a romantic sunset, there’s no better place than Scioto Mile in Downtown Columbus. With its numerous breathtaking spots, you can find everything from modern glass buildings to historic bridges. This urban oasis offers 175 acres of lush parks, bikeways, pedestrian paths, and fountains which all provide the perfect backdrop for engagement pictures. I highly recommend this spot for couples who want a truly unique and memorable experience! 

4. Franklin Park Conservatory

Whether you want to take a romantic stroll through the gardens or capture intimate moments in front of the John F. Wolfe Palm House, this picturesque venue will add beauty and elegance to your engagement photos. From the lush gardens to the stunning architecture, this one-of-a-kind spot offers incredible settings that are truly unmatched in Columbus Ohio. 

5. Park of Roses (Clintonville Ohio)

The Park of Roses in Clintonville Ohio is a wonderful destination for couples who are looking to capture the beauty of nature in their engagement photos. This gorgeous park is filled with a stunning array of roses and features walkways, benches, and unique settings that will create timeless photographs. No matter what season it is, you can be sure that your pictures will turn out amazing with the variety of vibrant blooms and scenic views that this charming park has to offer.  

6. The Ohio Statehouse

The Ohio Statehouse shows off the best of Columbus with its timeless architecture and it will provide an unforgettable atmosphere for you and your partner. With its grandeur and elegance, this iconic backdrop will ensure that your engagement photos will be cherished for a lifetime.  From the stunning marble steps to the lush lawns, this awe-inspiring place will ensure that no matter what, your love story will stand out and be remembered forever.

7. Inniswood Metro Gardens

Inniswoods Metro Gardens is a beautifl 123-acre scenic nature preserve nested in the heart of Westerville, Ohio. Filled with beautiful gardens, streams, nature trails, woodlands, wildflowers and more. There is a Woodland, Fern and Rock Gardens and some very unique structures onsite. While it is a nature preserve, it offers quite a lot of diversity and unique locations to make your engagement session something special. You can learn more about Inniswood Metro Gardens here.

Engagement Sessions & Weddings With Robb McCormick Photography

No matter your style, together we will find the perfect place in Columbus Ohio to capture your engagement session and all the love and happiness that follows. With so many beautiful spots to choose from, you can’t go wrong! So pick your favorite place and let me know – I am always excited to start planning for your special moment. All of my wedding packages include engagement sessions. This gives me a great opportunity to work with you and get you comfortable behind the lens and excited about your wedding photos! However, the engagement session can also be exchanged for an extra hour on your wedding day. 

If you or someone you know is looking for an engagement or wedding photographer, you can contact me right away! To get in touch with me, you can also send me an email or call me at (614) 834-4956. In addition to weddings and engagement sessions, I also photograph weddings and senior portraits. To see more photos, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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