A Country Love Story: Faith & Leland at Brookside West Park in Ashland

Stories Forever Weddings

Aug 13, 2025

2 min read

Updated: Oct 29

Faith & Leland laughing together in tall grass at Brookside West Park

Faith & Leland's session at Brookside West Park in Ashland, Ohio had the easy warmth of a country love story, and it showed in every image. Brookside West Park is one of Ashland's most beautiful photo locations, and this session reminded us how versatile it is for capturing genuine, timeless moments.

Faith & Leland standing under a large tree in the park

Open Fields and Big Trees

We started in one of the park’s wide open greenery spaces, which offered the perfect backdrop for romantic, country-style portraits. This area was perfect for capturing the fun and relaxed side of Faith & Leland’s relationship.

Leland giving Faith a piggyback ride on the lawn

Faith jumping into Leland's arms, her boots kicking up behind her

Faith hugging Leland from behind, both smiling

Leland carrying Faith piggyback among the trees

Leland smiling as Faith looks at him with green trees behind

Faith & Leland on the wooden footbridge surrounded by greenery

Golden Light on the Steps

From there, we made our way to a set of steps we love photographing. With the sun setting just behind them, the steps created a dreamy, light-filled scene that brought a soft warmth to the images. Faith & Leland's smiles said it all: they were having a great time together.

Faith & Leland on the footbridge over the pond

Wide view of the footbridge and pond at Brookside West Park

Faith & Leland meeting in the middle of the arched footbridge

Faith & Leland walking across the footbridge

Faith & Leland laughing beside the footbridge

By the Lake at Brookside West Park

At the bottom of the steps, the path opened up to Brookside West Park's lake. The reflection of the sky in the water made it feel like a painting, and the way they looked at each other here said everything. It's one of those spots that works for romantic portraits in any season.

Wide view across the lake at Brookside West Park with Faith & Leland on the far bank

Faith & Leland sitting together at the water's edge

Faith & Leland standing on the grassy bank beside the lake

Faith looking up at Leland beside the lake

Faith & Leland sitting cheek to cheek by the lake

Faith & Leland at the lake's edge with trees reflected in the water

Ending in the Tall Grass

We wrapped up the evening in an area of tall grass with a boho-inspired feel, a perfect way to end their session. The texture of the grass, paired with the warm tones of the setting sun, gave us a soft, natural look that tied the whole story together.

Faith & Leland sitting in the tall grass

Faith & Leland sitting together in the tall grass, smiling

Faith leaning into Leland as they sit in the tall grass

Why Brookside West Park Is a Great Ashland Photo Spot

If you're looking for a romantic spot for photos in Ashland, Ohio, Brookside West Park offers lots of variety: open fields, stairways with great light, a peaceful lake and tall grass with a boho feel. It's a location we'd recommend for anyone who wants a mix of nature and rustic charm in their session.

If you're getting married in Ashland, Mansfield or anywhere in north central Ohio, Brookside West Park is an easy session location that gives you several different looks in one evening without driving between spots.