Brandywine Falls | Surprise Engagement


I’m so excited to share this Brandywine Falls Surprise Engagement session with you today! When Robert reached out about this surprise engagement photo session, I just couldn’t wait to work with him to make this surprise captured beautifully! There’s something so special about surprise engagement sessions. The anticipation, the honest reactions, the pure joy from the love and excitement, it's all there and creates beautiful photos.


Surprise Engagement at Brandywine Falls

The future fiancé's best friend was the one who actually reached out to me to help capture this lovely day. This group was coming in from way out of town to see the falls at the National Park. It was a perfect day, you couldn't have asked for better weather. In fact, everyone thought so, because there was a sign saying that the parking lot was full and to keep driving! However, we didn't believe the sign and found spots anyway!


I hustled down the long flight of stairs to "take photos of the falls" and waited for the couple to arrive. Carlee later said she thought she had seen me eyeing her! I tried to keep to myself, but I didn't want to miss anything either. Finally, Robert saw a clearing on the deck and got down on one knee. It was a spectacular spot and the couple and their friends were filled with joy at the happy occasion! Talking with Robert and Carlee a little afterwards they talked about how just the day before Carlee was asking when they were getting engaged. All along, he knew it was just the next day.


To the future Fairchild family, thank you so much for allowing me to capture these joyful, love filled memories for you! You both are so fun and kind, and it was great getting to meet you and be a small part of this new chapter in your life. I can’t wait to see wedding photos! 


Enjoy this little peek into this scenic surprise engagement!



A cascading waterfall flows over multiple rocky ledges surrounded by lush green foliage in a state park setting at Brandywine Falls
Couple getting engaged at scenic Brandywine falls overlook on wooden viewing platform for surprise engagement photo session
Proposal moment captured in sequence as couple stands at Brandywine falls observation deck for surprise engagement photo session
Romantic proposal sequence overlooking cascading Brandywine falls on nature trail for surprise engagement photo session, Ohio
Newly engaged couple sharing intimate moment on wooden observation deck with Brandywine Falls in Ohio for surprise engagement photos
A romantic moment shared between a couple during an outdoor photo session at Brandywine Falls in Ohio for surprise engagement session
Happy couple sharing a playful romantic moment outdoors near Brandywine Falls in Ohio for surprise engagement session
Person joyfully displaying a navy sweatshirt with Mrs. Fairchild text against Brandywine Falls in Ohio for surprise engagement session
Close up of hands with engagement ring shot in natural outdoor setting at Brandywine Falls in Ohio for surprise engagement photo session
A sequence showing people display new engagement ring to someone on a phone at Brandywine Falls in Ohio for a surprise engagement session
Couple embracing in romantic engagement photoshoot with scenic natural backdrop at Brandywine Falls in Ohio during surprise engagement photo
Intimate moment captured between couple during outdoor engagement photo session at Brandywine Falls in Ohio
A couple shares a tender moment while sitting on rocks in front of scenic Brandywine Falls in Ohio for a surprise engagement photo session.
Couple embracing on nature boardwalk with scenic Brandywine Falls in Ohio for surprise engagement photo session.
Couple holding hands and smiling during outdoor engagement photography session at Brandywine Falls in Ohio.