Kristina + Walter’s E. M. Rose Garden Engagement at Thornden Park

Kristina and Walter were planning a short engagement. They had a wedding date set for the fall and were looking for a wedding photographer to photograph the big day, along with an engagement session. When Kristina reached out over Instagram, I was sadly unavailable for their wedding day. But the connection felt right, so they asked if I would photograph their engagement session, which I happily obliged!

I provided a list of locations around Syracuse NY where we could do their session, and they landed on the E.M. Rose Garden at Thornden Park for some garden engagement photos. We met there one evening after work. It was a super hot day, but you’d never know it by looking at them. They both looked sharp in their all-black outfits, which is always a classic choice for engagement photos!

As soon as we arrived, the sun peeked through the clouds to create a warm glow that perfectly complemented their sweet love. They were so easy to photograph, and I just kept snapping away to catch it all.

We explored the park together, stopping at any location that looked interesting or sparked an idea. I love how these two trusted me entirely. They had no problem being both serious and silly when asked, and it created engagement photos that feel utterly unique and authentic to them!

I had a blast getting to know these two, and I’m sending them all the love as they start their lives together as husband and wife.