Kaitlynn and Samuel chose Elizabeth Park for their engagement session, and our Engagement Photography Services team loved every corner of it. This historic park sits on the line between Hartford and West Hartford. It covers about one hundred acres of lawns, gardens, and winding paths. In every season, it feels calm, green, and full of charm.

The park has a lovely story. Charles Pond gave his estate to the city of Hartford and asked that it become a public park named after his wife, Elizabeth. The park opened to the public in 1897. The famous Olmsted firm helped shape the landscape, and that classic design still shows today.

The star of Elizabeth Park is its rose garden. Built in 1904, it is the oldest municipally operated rose garden in the country. It holds around fifteen thousand rose bushes and hundreds of varieties. Arches covered in climbing roses, a rustic summer house, a pond, and colorful flower beds make it a dream for photos. No wonder so many couples come here for engagement sessions.

Kaitlynn and Samuel’s Cinematic Park Session

Kaitlynn and Samuel met in 2020 while working together at a healthcare practice. They became close friends first. After Kaitlynn dropped some very obvious hints, Sam finally caught on, and they started dating in March 2022. Since then, they have moved across the country together and supported each other through many big life changes. Their story is a sweet reminder that great love often starts with friendship.

They love anything outdoors, time with family, relaxing around a firepit, and finding little adventures together. Sam is the laid back one, while Kaitlynn loves to research and plan every detail. For their engagement photos, they hoped for a romantic, candid, and cinematic feel, with lots of movement and natural posing.

That style is exactly what we love. During an engagement session, we keep things light and fun. We give simple prompts, like walking together or sharing a secret, and let real moments happen. This helps couples relax, and it also gets them comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding.

Our team is based in Hartford, and we offer engagement photography all across Connecticut. Each engagement photographer on our team works to make the session feel like a fun date, not a stiff photo shoot. We also love helping couples plan outfits and timing, so the light and the look come together just right for the photos they have in mind.

Thinking about booking your own session? Check out our photography packages to see what fits your plans. Read reviews from couples who worked with us, and contact our team to save your date. You can also find more sessions on our blog.

Original Weddings is a team of Hartford wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Hartford photography and videography services. This session was edited in our Rustic 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.

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Hartford Wedding Photographers at Elizabeth Park

Original Weddings is a team that loves engagement photography because it is all about connection. An engagement session is a chance to slow down and celebrate your love before the busy wedding season. Our style is relaxed and natural. We use gentle prompts that help you move, laugh, and forget the camera is there. The result is a set of images that feel true to who you are as a couple. Many couples use these photos for save the dates, wedding websites, and gifts for family. Every session is a little different, and we tailor it to fit your personalities.

Our team is based in Hartford, and we travel all across Connecticut for sessions. We often work in West Hartford, New Haven, Glastonbury, Mystic, and Farmington, and we love parks, beaches, and small town streets alike. We can help you choose a location, plan outfits, and pick the best time of day for soft light. We also share tips on what to bring and how to feel relaxed. Each engagement photographer on our team brings energy and patience to every shoot. If you want engagement photos that feel candid and full of life, Original Weddings would love to work with you.

Hartford Wedding Videographers at Elizabeth Park

Engagement photos are just the start. When the wedding day comes, a film lets you hear your vows and watch your loved ones celebrate again and again. At Original Weddings, our videographers capture the sound, motion, and feeling of your day. We pay close attention to every detail. We work quietly and blend in, so everything stays natural. We love catching the toasts, the laughter, and the quiet looks between the two of you.

Every film is edited with care, with music that fits your story. We keep the audio clear, so every vow and toast comes through. Our editors take care to get the pacing just right. Our Hartford video team travels throughout Connecticut and New England. Many couples book photo and video together, and our teams work side by side for a smooth day. Years from now, we want your film to bring you right back to the moment you said I do.