Back Where It Started: Katlyn & Alex at Mill Hollow in Vermilion

Stories Forever Weddings

Oct 28

2 min read

Katlyn & Alex chose Mill Hollow in Vermilion, Ohio, for their engagement session because it was one of the first places they visited together when they were dating. This time they came back with a ring on Katlyn's hand and a wedding on the calendar.

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Golden Light on the Lawn

We started on the open lawn, where the early fall sun came through the trees. Katlyn & Alex didn't need much direction. They laughed, leaned into each other and let the moment carry them.

Alex hugging Katlyn from the side as she laughs on the lawn at Mill Hollow

Katlyn & Alex walking across the grass at Mill Hollow in warm fall light

Katlyn laughing as Alex wraps his arm around her

Katlyn & Alex holding hands and smiling at each other on the lawn

Alex kissing Katlyn's forehead as they sit in the grass

Katlyn & Alex sitting close together in the grass at Mill Hollow

Katlyn & Alex laughing as they walk across the lawn

Alex lifting Katlyn off her feet on the lawn at Mill Hollow

Down by the River

From there we walked down to the Vermilion River, with an old bridge in the background and the water low enough to explore. Quiet moments on the rocks turned into some of our favorite frames of the session.

Katlyn & Alex by the Vermilion River with an old bridge behind them

Katlyn & Alex sitting on the riverbank in front of the bridge

Katlyn & Alex sitting together on rocks beside the river

Under the Shale Cliffs

The shale cliffs along the riverbank gave us a dramatic backdrop to finish the session. Standing small against the rock wall, then close together on the riverbed, Katlyn & Alex looked completely at ease.

Katlyn & Alex walking hand in hand beneath the shale cliffs at Mill Hollow

Katlyn & Alex standing small on the riverbed below a tall shale cliff

Katlyn & Alex embracing on the rocky riverbed below the cliffs

Alex kissing Katlyn's cheek in front of the shale cliff

Katlyn laughing as Alex holds her from behind on the riverbed

Katlyn & Alex smiling at the camera in front of the shale wall

Katlyn & Alex in a close embrace beside the river at Mill Hollow

What Came Next

Katlyn & Alex married on May 4, 2025, at Events at Tranquility in Tennessee, and we traveled down to photograph and film the day. Read their wedding story.

Alex is also Stephen's brother, and we photographed and filmed Jenn & Stephen's engagement in Medina and their wedding at Hale Farm & Village.

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