The Arcade Engagement brings together timeless light and breathtaking architecture inside Cleveland’s historic Arcade. Located in the heart of downtown Cleveland, The Arcade is one of the city’s most historic buildings and one of the most romantic places to photograph. Surrounded by glass ceilings, ornate railings, and golden light, it feels like stepping into a European gallery. The location is central and easy to reach, yet once inside, you forget the city outside and feel wrapped in warmth and architectural beauty. The Arcade has become a dream location for couples who want a classic and elegant backdrop that feels unique to Cleveland.
The building offers multiple floors, sweeping balconies, and open staircases that create endless compositions for photography. Soft natural light filters down through the glass roof and reflects along the gold details, making every portrait glow. As photographers, we love how the space lets us move freely while capturing movement, emotion, and all the little moments in between. Couples do not need to pose heavily here because every part of The Arcade naturally frames them in a beautiful way. It is a venue that makes people feel like they are in a grand old world, but still connected to the city they love.
Jordyn and Josh chose this place with intention. They met as freshmen at The University of Akron, living on the same dorm floor, becoming inseparable almost instantly. Their relationship has always been grounded in their shared Catholic faith and their love for the outdoors. They spent years exploring Northeast Ohio trails, lakes, and parks, and now they are planning a wedding rooted in the same sense of meaning. Their engagement session reflects their story beautifully. The elegant setting, the soft natural movement, the quiet smiles between them all feel like chapters of the same book.
Our team approached this session with a mix of editorial direction and relaxed storytelling. We guided them gently through different levels of the building, used the reflections of the railings and the glow of the chandelier light to create depth, and focused on the joy they naturally share. Across Cleveland and throughout Ohio, we photograph couples in meaningful places that fit their style and story. Whether it is a historic building, a city rooftop, or a quiet forest park, we help couples feel confident and enjoy the experience. You can explore more real sessions on our blog, read reviews from couples who trusted us, and reach out anytime to view packages or begin planning your engagement or wedding photos.
Original Weddings is a team of Cleveland wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Cleveland photography and videography services. This session was edited in our Airy editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy, and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos!
The Arcade Engagement Photos
Cleveland Wedding Photographers
Our Cleveland wedding photographers love working at The Arcade because the building combines historic charm with cinematic light in a way few locations can match. The glass ceiling, gold railings and sweeping balconies create natural frames for portraits that feel timeless and refined. We know the best angles, the quiet corners when the building is busy and how the light changes throughout the day. Couples do not need to force poses here. The space naturally brings out connection and elegance, which allows us to focus on movement, emotion and genuine moments.
Across Cleveland and throughout Ohio our photography team works with couples in every kind of setting, from historic buildings like The Arcade to lakeside parks, forest trails and classic ballroom venues. We guide you through the entire experience, from choosing locations to knowing the ideal time for golden hour or indoor lighting. Whether you are planning an engagement session, a small elopement or a full wedding day, we bring the same care and professionalism to every event. Couples often share how relaxed they felt and how much they love the images we created together. You can explore more real sessions on our blog, read reviews from other Ohio couples and reach out anytime to view packages or start planning your own story.
Cleveland Wedding Videographers
Our Cleveland wedding videographers create films that feel cinematic, emotional and true to your experience. At The Arcade we use gentle movement, clean audio and optional drone coverage to highlight the building’s grand structure and the connection between you and your partner. We film quietly, allowing moments to unfold naturally while still capturing every glance, laugh and motion. From intimate engagements to full wedding days across Ohio we deliver storytelling driven films that couples watch for years. Your wedding may last one day, but your video lets you relive it again and again with the people you love.
