So you’re engaged! What a joyous time! You and your significant other share a lovely bit of time that is only a prelude to the joy you’ll share spending the rest of your lives together! Now to think about the photos! Taking engagement photos is the perfect way to capture the overflowing love shown on this day and will ensure the memories last forever.
With it’s many parks and gardens overflowing with wildlife and greenery, Dayton can provide the perfect backdrop to commemorate this special time in your life. Keep reading to see some of my favorite Ohio engagement session locations in and around Dayton, Ohio!
Dayton, Ohio Engagement Session Location Ideas
The Dayton Masonic Center
The Dayton Masonic Center, formerly the Dayton Masonic Temple, is a significant building in Dayton, Ohio. I especially love couples photos outside the Masonic Center because it’s unique architecture brings character, but the white stone allows for the most perfect blank canvas.
Smith Gardens
Smith Gardens boasts one of the “finest tiny public gardens in Ohio. It’s like a secret treasure on an ordinary side street.” I love this hidden gem with a quaint park for a garden style engagement session in Dayton.
The Oregon District
The Oregon Historic District is a neighborhood right in the heart of Dayton, Ohio. The Oregon District includes one of the earliest surviving combinations of commercial and residential architecture in Dayton. Examples of Dayton’s architectural history from 1820 to 1915 line the brick streets and lanes in this 12 square block area, making it the perfect backdrop for more urban, rustic engagement photos.
Eastwood Metropark
Eastwood Metropark is one of my favorite engagement session locations in Dayton because it is so big and organic! There are ponds, bridges, trails, fields and every backdrop is beautiful! I especially love Eastwood in the fall at sunset when the leaves are just turning yellow, it’s truly perfect for us nature lovers!
Downtown Dayton
Downtown is always a good idea for your engagement session! There’s cool buildings, unique architecture, and tons of hidden spots. You could walk around for hours and still find a new spot for your downtown engagement session.
