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Elizabeth Nihiser Photography

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Hocking Hills Elopement & Intimate Wedding Photographer

Elizabeth Nihiser Photography

Love in the German Village: A Fall Schiller Park Engagement

Hannah & Will's Fall Engagement Session at Schiller Park

Hannah and Will's engagement session at Schiller Park in Columbus, Ohio was pure movie magic. The session was perfectly timed for Golden Hour, with a warm summer evening and buttery sunlight creating a scene straight out of a romantic comedy with a nostalgic 90s vibe. To capture this cinematic feel, I edited the photos in a filmic style, giving the gallery deep colors and rich, emotive light. Hannah looked stunning in a cream bustier dress with intricate beading. Will complemented her with a cool, modern look: chocolate brown pants and a textured cream shirt with loafers. Their elegant, coordinated outfits instantly elevated the entire session, perfectly setting the stage for their beautiful romance.

A man and woman embrace as light dapples in on them from the canopy above.
Closeup of a man and woman holding hands.  The woman's other hand stretches across the man's arm and reveals an engagement ring.

Bringing Their Love Story to Life

We used the park's most iconic locations to bring their love story to life. Every moment felt truly cinematic, from cozy cuddling beneath a Walnut Tree and sweet moments on the bridge over the pond, to the golden light dancing in the vine-covered amphitheater. They ended the session with joyous, epic twirls in the garden as the sun set. Hannah and Will's fun and romantic connection shone through every frame. This session was a treasure, and I can’t wait to photograph their 2026 wedding at Crockett's Run!


View Hannah & Will's Engagement Gallery

  • A man holds and spins a woman as they kiss. They are lit by the golden light of sunset.
  • A man and woman reach their hands for each other. The woman wears an engagement ring. Behind their hands is a red hibiscus flower.
  • A wide shot of a man and woman standing next to a tall tree in a park. The sun sets behind them and the lamppost turns on.
  • A man and woman dancing in Schiller Park as the sun sets behind them.
  • A man and woman interlock arms and walk quickly over a wooden bridge in Schiller Park.
  • Close up crop of a woman's hand on a man's chest. She wears a unique engagement ring and diamonds bracelet. The photo is cropped just above her smile.
  • A woman presses herself against a man's chest and she looks up at him. He looks off into the distance. She wears a unique engagement ring. The sun is setting behind Schiller Park in the background.
  • A unique crop on a photo of a man and woman touching noses. The light is dappled and ethereal.
  • A man and woman have a sweet and romantic moment as they cuddle under an arbor in Schiller Park Columbus. The light is ethereal and artistically captured.
  • A man and woman have a sweet and romantic moment as they cuddle under an arbor in Schiller Park Columbus.
  • A man and woman hold hands and walk by an arbor in Schiller Park at sunset.
  • A man and woman stand under a pergola in Schiller Park Columbus and watch the sunset together. Their arms are wrapped around each other and their backs are to the camera.
  • A man and woman hold a vintage Polaroid of themselves. The woman wears a unique engagement ring.

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I can’t believe I have to say this…. Your mom sho I can’t believe I have to say this….

Your mom should be included in the celebration, but don’t let her  handle the details. 

Elizabeth Nihiser Photography | Surprise proposal photographer based in Hocking Hills, Ohio, and available for travel.
A favorite moment from Chloe and Alex’s Ash Cave c A favorite moment from Chloe and Alex’s Ash Cave ceremony...

While planning their ceremony with @the_uncommon_officiant, Chloe & Alex asked to borrow my Polaroid camera to snap a mid-ceremony photo.  They wanted to place it inside an engraved wooden time capsule box along with their vow books. 

Before the ceremony, I gave Alex’s mom a quick lesson on how to use the camera and, because she was nervous, took a test photo of her to show her that it was easy. 

Lacking pockets in her dress, she slipped her photo into the wooden box for safekeeping, planning to grab it out before the ceremony.

Alex’s mom nailed the couple’s portrait during the ceremony. But as Chloe and Alex went to place their picture inside the time capsule, they opened the box to find the test photo smiling right back at them. Everyone had a good laugh.

Elizabeth Nihiser Photography | Micro wedding photographer based in the Hocking Hills, Ohio, and available for travel.
What started as a simple forest portrait session a What started as a simple forest portrait session at Cedar Falls quickly turned into an unforgettable, double proposal. Standing by the waterfall, Adera held Kim’s hands and asked to spend a lifetime together. Kim then dropped to one knee and proposed right back. Then a Mariachi band popped out of their hiding place from behind the boulders. Adera and Kim’s story was pure magic from start to finish.

Elizabeth Nihiser Photography | Surprise proposal and engagement photographer based in the Hocking Hills, Ohio, and available for travel.
A double waterfall proposal and a full Mariachi ba A double waterfall proposal and a full Mariachi band hidden behind mossy boulders.

When Adera reached out to plan a surprise proposal for Kim at Cedar Falls, she wanted to make sure it felt extra magical. Having moved to Ohio from Texas for work a couple of years ago, they both miss Texas—where live Mariachi music marks every major milestone.

Finding Mariachis in Columbus isn’t easy, but Adera managed to track down Mariachi Guadalajara Hector Cruz at a restaurant.

Hiding a whole band in a gorge takes a little tactical planning, though. Under the cover story of a casual photo session to capture Ohio’s landscape, I hustled down into the gorge early to stash the band behind some rocks. The reveal was epic, beautiful, and super special!

Elizabeth Nihiser Photography | Surprise Proposal Photographer based in Hocking Hills, Ohio, and available for travel.
Brittany and Conor were engaged at Cedar Falls in Brittany and Conor were engaged at Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills, Ohio.

Elizabeth Nihiser Photography | Surprise proposal photographer based in Logan, Ohio and available for travel.

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