Unique Engagement Photo Locations
Engagement photo locations can be as individualized as you want them to be - including the college bar you hung out in while you were dating! Mandy’s mom said she would never meet a nice boy in a bar, but I guess she proved her wrong! These two were absolutely adorable for their engagement session. Mandy grew up in Indiana, while Blaine grew up on farm property in Clarksburg, a neighboring town. They wanted to incorporate their love of Indiana in their shoot since that’s where they met!
We started the session at the iconic Vinegar Hill, a spot made famous by the actor Jimmy Stewart that Indiana is known for. The Stewart family used to travel up and down this hill to the family’s hardware store on Philadelphia street. (Interesting fact, there are 33 stairs on this hill - I run up and down them a lot when I exercise!) The hill is a beautiful spot in town because of the ivy that lines the staircase, and then of course the spectacular views of Downtown from the very top!
After spending some time on the stairs, we traveled to another iconic spot downtown - the Indiana Theater. We got some photos on the rooftop which afforded a unique look at Philadelphia street from above, and some of the best views of the clock tower that can be seen at most spots around town. It was then just a short walk to Culpepper’s where we did some photos in front of the restaurant’s famous black and white awning, the stairwell up to the second floor bar, and the lighted sign depicting the spot’s nickname, “Culps.”
We ended our session at Blaine’s family’s farm where Mandy and Blaine were great sports for literally hanging out of a two story barn and placing some lighting gear behind them for an interesting element. I forgot to turn the light on before the climbed up to the second story, so we had fun tossing it up and down to each other once they were in the loft.
I hope you enjoy this unique engagement session featuring some of the best spots around this little town we know and love! And I hope it inspires you to do a session, whether it be an engagement session, a family session (anything!) at places that are special to you, no matter how unconventional!
