David and Corrine's engagement session is one to remember! Our original plans of a golden-hour session, turned into the most unexpected and gorgeous blue-hour moment. We had originally planned to head to Upper Onondaga Park, and with its stone bridge, gazebo, and willow trees, we were feeling so excited and inspired.



On the day of the shoot, however, mother nature made other plans for us. Some unexpected rain in the forecast made it clear that our sunset session wasn't going to happen, and the park was likely too muddy. I reached out to David and Corrine to assess our situation. We discussed our options and decided to do something different; let's make the most of it and have fun in the rain! They were excited for the turn of events and were ready-as-ever to capture their moments. We switched gears and headed down to Franklin Square Park, loved by many in Syracuse for its historic charm and distinct architecture.

Couple sharing a romantic moment under a clear umbrella in the rain, surrounded by lush green trees.
Couple sharing a clear umbrella in the rain, smiling at each other in a lush green garden setting.
Romantic couple sharing an intimate moment under a clear umbrella on a rainy garden path surrounded by lush green trees.

By the time we got started, the rain was already in full-swing. My husband was pulling double-duty, keeping me (and the camera!) dry as possible with a makeshift umbrella shelter. In spite of everything, David and Corrine were having a blast! They stayed smiling and laughing the whole time, and capturing the love and chemistry between them truly felt effortless. 

Two people holding hands reflected in a rain puddle, one wearing white boots and the other in a red skirt.
Couple walking hand-in-hand on a rainy brick path through a lush garden park.
Black and white photo of a couple walking hand in hand in the rain under a clear umbrella on a wet city street.

As the lighter tones of early evening quietly faded to golden dusk, a whisper of our sunset-hour plans crept into Franklin Square after all. One by one, antique lanterns took their posts, enveloping every rain-soaked corner of the park in a shimmering orange glow. A beautiful end to such a fun session, the final photos are some of my favorites that I've ever taken. Thank you, David and Corrine, not only for your adaptability, but for the trust you had in me to interpret your vision. I hope that these photos serve as a look back in time to the start of the rest of your lives together.

A joyful woman with tattoos laughs while being lifted by her partner outdoors near a street lamp.
Couple laughing together in the rain under a clear umbrella during an outdoor engagement photo session.
Couple sharing a tender moment under a clear umbrella in the rain, woman in red maternity dress.
Couple admiring engagement ring outdoors, woman in burgundy dress with tattoos, man in white shirt, autumn foliage background.
A joyful couple dances outdoors at dusk, woman in burgundy gown laughing, man in white shirt, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Couple dancing outdoors at dusk, woman in burgundy dress twirling, man in white shirt, warm bokeh lights in background.
A couple shares a romantic embrace as the man lifts the woman in a red dress near a brick pillar.
A couple shares a passionate kiss on a brick pathway near a glowing lantern surrounded by lush greenery.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss outdoors near a brick wall, woman in burgundy dress with tattoo embracing man in white shirt.
A smiling man gives a woman a piggyback ride as she kisses his cheek near a brick wall.
A couple shares a tender kiss while holding hands outdoors on a rainy day.
Couple dancing together on brick pathway in lush garden setting, woman in red dress, romantic outdoor engagement photo.

 

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