There is something warm and inviting about the gardens in Houston, and this session captured it perfectly. Mercer Arboretum Engagement days always feel calm because the arboretum sits just outside the busy city and offers quiet paths, tall trees and pockets of soft sunlight. It is close enough to Houston for an easy trip yet tucked away in a green corner that feels like a small escape. That blend of nature and structure gives couples plenty of room to walk, laugh and move freely. For photographers, it brings gentle colors, bright foliage and light that filters down through the branches, which makes every moment look real and heartfelt.
Esperenza and Jordan’s story fits right into a place like this. They first met at the United States Naval Academy, and what started as an easy friendship slowly grew into something deeper. They stayed close through school, long days of training and years of shared experiences. Their classmates noticed their connection long before they officially became a couple. After graduating together in May of 2023, life continued to pull them in the same direction, and now they live and serve side by side. Jordan proposed in Zion National Park during one of their many adventures, which feels so true to who they are.
Their engagement session at Mercer had the same joyful and playful energy you see between them. In the photos, they wander along the brick paths, lean into each other under the shade and break into big smiles without trying. The gardens created a bright backdrop with leafy greens and warm highlights, and our photographer used those pockets of light to keep the images soft and natural. The close shots of their hands, the laughter during their spins and the quiet hugs all show how comfortable they are together. It is the kind of session that reminds us why we love photographing couples at Mercer.
Our team photographs engagements and weddings all across Houston and throughout Texas, and we know which spots inside the arboretum shine at different times of day. We guide couples through poses that feel easy while giving them room to be themselves. Our work is built on experience and trust, and many couples share kind words about their experience with us in their reviews. If you are planning your own engagement session or wedding day, we would be happy to help you explore locations and styles that match your story, and you can always browse our blog for more inspiration.
Original Weddings is a team of Houston wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Houston photography and videography services. This session was edited in our Timeless 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!
Mercer Arboretum Engagement Photos
Houston Wedding Photographers
As Houston wedding photographers, our team spends a lot of time exploring the natural beauty of Mercer Arboretum and the surrounding areas across Southeast Texas. The arboretum offers gardens filled with color, quiet walking paths, and textured greenery that creates a soft and romantic atmosphere for couples. We know how the sunlight filters through this space at different hours, and that helps us guide each session so it feels natural and comfortable. Every corner offers something new, which allows us to shape photos that match each couple’s personality.
Our photography team works throughout Houston and across Texas, capturing everything from intimate elopements to full wedding weekends. We help couples decide on locations, poses, and styles that reflect their story and make them feel confident in front of the camera. Many couples mention in their reviews that they value our calm direction and reliable support during such an important season. Whether you are planning an engagement session or your wedding day, we love helping couples bring their ideas to life. You can explore more stories on our blog and gather inspiration for your own celebration.
Houston Wedding Videographers
Our videography team creates wedding and engagement films throughout Houston and across the state, capturing real emotion with clear storytelling. We use steady handheld work, natural audio, and drone footage to show each location in its best light. Whether your celebration is small or large, our videographers focus on genuine movement and details so your final film feels personal and heartfelt. Couples often share how much they appreciate having moments preserved that they might have missed during the day. We enjoy guiding couples through the process and creating films that honor the energy and meaning of their story.
