Anna and Drew's Summer Castle Engagement Session | Squire's Castle | Willoughby, Ohio

I just love it when Mae B Photo Bridesmaids turn into Mae B Photo Brides! I met Anna a few years back when she was a bridesmaid in Becca and Rich’s wedding. When she reached out to me about her own wedding, I was so excited that I may or may not have squealed with joy. Covid put a damper on Spring engagement photos, but we couldn’t have had a better August evening to explore Squire’s Castle and Lily Lagoon in Willoughby Hills, Ohio. I feel so fortunate to photograph in the Cleveland Metroparks and I feel like every time I shoot out there, I find a new location that I just love. The lagoon was that magical spot for me. It was so quiet and not a very high traffic area, so it made for a little more privacy as we photographed….

Shafica and Jason's Summer Castle Engagement Session at Squire's Castle in Willoughby, Ohio

It feels like we waited an eternity to take these engagement photos! I swear we had at least three dates planned, but Covid-19 put a damper on us being able to shoot safely. But let me tell you, it was worth the wait. The greenery was lush and beautiful, the weather was nearly perfect and the golden light towards dusk was a photographer’s dream. Jason and Shafica both can attest to how much I squealed and screamed and jumped up and down out of excitement. It was such a fun evening! We started at Squire’s Castle in Willoughby, Ohio and ended in Chagrin Falls at the shops on Main Street. Those are two of my favorite places to shoot, or honestly just be at, because it’s just so beautiful….

Tim and Margarita's Castle Engagement Session at Squire's Castle in Willoughby, Ohio

Isn’t it great when you meet someone and just mesh well together? That’s how I felt the first time I met Margarita and Tim. I could literally talk with them for hours - they’re totally my kind of people! I instantly clicked with them and know their wedding was going to be a fun one! I mean, they told me about their pet pig, MooShu, and I knew from that very second that I liked them :P The best part is, they wanted Moosh in their engagement pictures! Being the animal lover that I am, I was STOKED to play with her and get her in some pictures….