Cincinnati Engagement Photos at Ault Park | Maddie & Avery

These Cincinnati engagement photos at Ault Park were some of my favorites! Maddie and I had met a few months prior when I took her graduation photos, I had only heard stories about Avery and little did I know that a few months later, I would be doing their engagement shoot! This is the part about photography that never gets old for me, photographing a milestone for a client then turned friend and being there for subsequent milestones!

A young couple sharing a kiss on a staircase outdoors on a sunny day, with man wearing a white shirt and beige trousers, woman in a white dress and high heels, greenery and a clear blue sky in the background.

Ault Park Cincinnati

A young couple hugging outdoors in a garden with white fence and flowers, the girl in white dress and high heels, the boy in beige pants and a white shirt.
A couple kissing while holding hands outdoors near yellow flowers and green trees, during daylight.
A couple walking hand in hand on a paved pathway through a lush green park or garden, surrounded by trees and bushes, during daytime.

Maddie and Avery chose Ault Park for their Cincinnati engagement photos, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect spot. Ault Park is one of the city’s most iconic locations, known for its lush gardens, wide open lawns, and stunning overlook that offers a sweeping view of the Little Miami River valley. The mix of blooming flowers, classic stone staircases, and tree-lined paths gave us endless photo opportunities. From quiet, intimate moments under the arches to golden-hour shots surrounded by soft light filtering through the trees.

Cincinnati truly surprises me every time I shoot here, it’s so full of hidden gems like this. Ault Park has this timeless, romantic atmosphere that makes it ideal for couples who want both natural beauty and elegant architecture in one place. As the sun started to set, the park’s overlook glowed with warm light, and Maddie and Avery shared a few peaceful moments together, soaking it all in. It was one of those evenings where everything, location, light, and emotion, just came together perfectly.

The Location

Engagement Session Itinerary

We kicked off Avery and Maddie’s engagement session at the Ault Park Pavilion, grabbing some shots of them in their matching outfits. Avery pulled off a clean look with his white button-up, khakis, and tan dress shoes that matched Maddie’s white dress and heels perfectly! They had an awesome energy together, lots of laughs and natural chemistry, which made the whole shoot a blast to capture.

A young man whispering into a young woman's ear, smiling as she laughs and touches his face outdoors on a sunny day.

Ault Park Pavillion

A couple sharing a kiss on a staircase outdoors, with clear skies and greenery in the background.
A young couple sitting on outdoor steps, smiling with the man hugging the woman in a white dress. The setting includes a stone staircase, balustrades, a water feature, and greenery in the background.
Close-up of a couple holding hands during a wedding ceremony, with sunlight shining on their hands and wedding rings visible.

Ault Park Woods

A man on one knee holding a woman's hand, proposing in a forested area during sunset. The woman wears a white dress and the man a light-colored shirt and pants.
A man holding a woman's hand while standing on a log in a forest with trees and greenery, woman in a long white dress and man in a light shirt and beige pants.

After photographing Maddie and Avery at the Ault Park Pavilion, we headed over to the nearby wooded area and got some of my favorite shots from the entire day.

At the beginning of the session, Maddie mentioned to me that they wanted pictures that accurately depicted their love, which wasn’t too hard to do since they were naturals. The sunlight filtering through the trees gave everything this warm, golden glow that really brought out their connection. It was one of those moments where everything just clicked—the lighting, the setting, and the way they looked at each other.

Young couple walking hand-in-hand on a lush green field surrounded by trees, enjoying a sunny day.

The Great Lawn

A young woman with long brown hair, smiling and wearing a white sleeveless top, is being playfully lifted by a young man with dark hair, in a grassy park with trees in the background.
A man lifting a woman in a white dress in a grassy park with trees in the background.

Next, we made our way over to the open lawn area at Ault Park. The wide, open space gave us a totally different vibe from the pavilion and woods—bright, airy, and relaxed. The golden hour light was just beginning to wane, casting this soft glow across the grass.

Maddie kicked her heels off for a couple shots and they both began running around and laughing like they didn’t have a care in the world. You could really see how comfortable they were with each other, the kind of chemistry that doesn’t need any posing or direction. The mix of candid laughs, quiet moments, and that stunning backdrop made it the perfect way to end the day.

A black and white photo of a young man and woman close together, smiling at each other, with the man touching the woman's face and the woman wearing an engagement ring.
A young couple holding hands and walking through a colorful garden with tall flowers, smiling and looking at each other.

The Gardens

Finally, we wrapped up the session in the garden area at Ault Park, right as blue hour started to roll in. The soft, cool tones of the evening light gave everything a calm, almost cinematic feel. The flowers and greenery looked incredible under that fading glow, and the sky had that deep blue tint that you only get for a few minutes. Avery and Maddie slowed things down here—no more running around, just quiet moments and genuine smiles. It was the perfect way to end the shoot. The combination of the garden setting, the subtle light, and their natural connection made those last shots some of my favorites from the whole day!

A young couple standing outdoors in front of pink flowers and green foliage, with a stone wall and metal fence behind them. The woman is wearing a white dress and holding the man's arm, while the man is dressed in a light-colored short-sleeve shirt and beige pants.
A young couple standing outdoors in a garden, with the woman showing her engagement ring and smiling at the man.
Couple kissing outdoors, with focus on woman's hand showing an engagement ring
A young couple sharing a kiss outdoors amidst yellow flowers and green trees.

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