Another Year Together: Alex & Ryann at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Stories Forever Weddings

Oct 28

2 min read

Alex & Ryann celebrated another year together with an anniversary session at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, and their two dogs came along. We photographed and filmed their session among the gardens' stone stairways, fountains and columns.

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It was a day spent with Ryann, Alex and their pups, the kind of day that reminds us what life is really about.

Stone Stairs and Shaded Paths

The Cultural Gardens are full of old stone stairways and paths under the trees, which gave us quiet, green backdrops wherever we turned.

Alex & Ryann on stone steps beside a balustrade under the trees at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Alex & Ryann walking hand in hand up a stone garden staircase at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Alex & Ryann standing between two stone columns among the trees at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Fountains on the Terrace

The fountains and stone terraces made a classic setting, and it was easy to keep the two of them laughing.

Alex & Ryann laughing beside a fountain at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Alex holding Ryann's hand in front of a stone fountain niche at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Alex & Ryann standing close on a cobblestone terrace in front of a stone fountain

The Dogs Join In

Their two dogs were part of the session from start to finish: sitting with them on the stairs, waiting at their feet for a kiss and posing in front of the fountain.

Alex & Ryann sitting on stone steps with their two dogs at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Alex & Ryann kissing on a stone terrace with their two dogs at their feet

Alex & Ryann kneeling with their two dogs in front of a fountain at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Close Moments

Between the wider frames we kept a few close ones too: an easy hug, a shared laugh, and Ryann's ring against the hydrangeas.

Alex & Ryann smiling and holding hands in the gardens

Ryann laughing as Alex hugs her from behind at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Alex & Ryann's hands and ring against purple hydrangeas

Why We Love Anniversary Sessions

Anniversary sessions are a chance to document where you are now. Bringing your dogs, returning to a favorite spot or simply dressing up for an afternoon together all make it yours.

Planning an Anniversary or Engagement Session?

We photograph and film anniversary and engagement sessions across Northeast Ohio. See how our sessions work, look at our photo + video packages, or check your date. For another anniversary session, see Brianna & Cole at Mentor Headlands Beach.