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Engagement Photos at Eleanor Tinsley Park

What I love about Eleanor Tinsley Park in Houston

Eleanor Tinsley Park, located along the scenic Buffalo Bayou in Houston, is a fantastic location for engagement photos. With its stunning views of the Houston skyline, lush greenery, and vibrant atmosphere, it offers a perfect backdrop for capturing your love story. Here’s why you should consider taking your engagement photos with me at this beautiful park, along with a glimpse into a bright, fun, and unique session I had with Kriti and Rohan in April.

The Beauty of Eleanor Tinsley Park

1. Iconic Houston Skyline: The park offers breathtaking views of the downtown Houston skyline, providing a stunning urban backdrop that adds a modern touch to your engagement photos.

2. Lush Greenery and Open Spaces: With its expansive lawns, beautiful trees, and well-maintained gardens, Eleanor Tinsley Park offers plenty of green spaces perfect for romantic and intimate shots.

3. Diverse Scenery: From the picturesque Sabine Street Bridge to the tranquil waters of Buffalo Bayou, the park features a variety of scenic spots that add depth and variety to your photos.

4. Vibrant Atmosphere: The park is often buzzing with life, offering opportunities for candid shots that capture the vibrant energy of Houston. Whether it’s joggers, families, or couples enjoying the outdoors, the lively atmosphere can add a dynamic element to your session.

5. Unique Photo Opportunities: The park’s various landmarks, such as the impressive Eleanor Tinsley Park Pavilion and the beautifully designed trails, provide unique settings that can make your engagement photos stand out.

A Memorable Session with Kriti & Rohan

In April, I had the pleasure of photographing Kriti and Rohan’s engagement session at Eleanor Tinsley Park. Their session was filled with bright, fun, and unique moments that truly showcased their love and personalities.

Bright and Colorful Shots: Kriti and Rohan chose outfits that popped against the park’s greenery and skyline. Their vibrant attire, combined with the park’s natural beauty, resulted in photos that were both lively and visually striking.

Fun and Playful Moments: From playful whispers to candid laughter, Kriti and Rohan’s session was full of joy. The open spaces of the park allowed them to move freely, creating genuine and spontaneous moments that I captured through my lens.

Unique Locations: We took advantage of the park’s diverse scenery, from the dramatic skyline views to the serene waters of the bayou. Each location provided a different backdrop, adding variety and uniqueness to their engagement album.

Personal Touches: Kriti and Rohan brought along a few personal items, like a colorful picnic blanket and their favorite drinks, to incorporate into their photos. These personal touches added a special and intimate element to the session, making the photos even more meaningful.

 

Eleanor Tinsley Park offers an idyllic setting for your engagement photos, and with my expertise, we can create a beautiful and unique photo session that you’ll treasure forever. Contact me today to schedule your engagement session and let’s capture your love story at this incredible Houston gem!

 

Why I Host an Engagement Portrait Giveaway and How to Enter

Planning a wedding is an exciting journey, filled with countless decisions and unforgettable moments. One of the most cherished parts of this journey is the engagement period—a time to celebrate your love and look forward to your future together. To help couples capture this special time, I run an engagement portrait giveaway. Here’s why I do it and how you can enter for a chance to win!

Why I Run an Engagement Portrait Giveaway

1. Celebrating Love Stories:
Every couple has a unique love story, and I’m passionate about capturing these stories through my lens. By offering a giveaway, I get to meet and photograph diverse couples, each with their own special journey.

2. Making Memories Accessible:
Professional photography can be a significant investment, and not everyone has the budget for it. This giveaway helps couples who might not otherwise have the opportunity to get beautiful, professional engagement photos.

3. Building Connections:
I love connecting with new people and hearing their stories. This giveaway is a fantastic way to build relationships with like-minded couples, many of whom I continue to work with for their wedding and beyond.

4. Spreading Joy:
There’s something incredibly rewarding about seeing the joy on a couple’s faces when they receive their engagement photos. These images become cherished memories, and knowing I played a part in that is priceless.

How to Enter the Engagement Portrait Giveaway

Entering the giveaway is simple and straightforward. Here’s how you can participate:

1. Follow Me on Instagram:
Make sure you’re following my Instagram account @kellyurbanphotography. This way, you’ll stay updated on all the latest news, tips, and announcements.

2. Like the Giveaway Post:
Find the giveaway announcement post on my Instagram feed. Like the post to show your interest.

3. Share Your Love Story:
In the comments section of the giveaway post, share a brief version of your love story. Tell me what makes your relationship unique and why you’d love to win an engagement portrait session.

4. Tag Friends:
Tag at least two friends who are engaged or might be interested in the giveaway. The more people you tag, the higher your chances of winning!

5. Optional: Share the Post:
For an extra entry, share the giveaway post on your Instagram story and tag me so I can see it. This helps spread the word and increases your chances of winning.

6. Fill out the form:
Don’t forget to fill out the form on my website (Engagement Giveaway entry page) to complete your entry. This is the most important part of the giveaway.

What You’ll Win

The winning couple will receive:

  • A one-hour engagement portrait session at a location we decide on together.
  • A digital gallery of professionally edited images.
  • Full print rights to all your photos.
  • A fun and memorable experience capturing your love story.

I can’t wait to read your stories and meet the lucky couple! Whether you’ve just started your engagement journey or are well on your way to planning your wedding, this giveaway is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your love and create lasting memories.

Giveaway ends on August the 15th, so don’t dilly dally!

May the odds be ever in your favor!

Past winners:

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Brazos Bend State Park Engagement

Phillip & Erica’s Brazos Bend State Park Engagement portraits.

one of my ALL TIME favorite locations to take any sort of photos is the Brazos Bend State Park. I grew up in the area and have vivid memories of trekking through the trails hoping (or not hoping) to spot alligators. On several occasions, I have dragged The Spawn through the trails (and will probably hit it up again this Spring Break).

Phillip and Erica are one of my adventure couples. They enjoy hiking and the great outdoors. In fact, their wedding was held at the end of last year at Enchanted rock (blog to come), a 424 foot hike up the rock.

I enjoyed getting to know the couple during our hike through the woods and onto docks at Brazos Bend. Check out some of their engagement portraits below!

 

Houston Field Engagement

Victor & Jordyn’s spring field engagement in Houston.

Close to the end of spring flower season last year, Victor and Jordyn met me at Memorial Park to take some photos in a cute little field just beyond the regular running/walking paths. Luckily there were still some wildflowers in the field, including thistle (which I love!). I enjoyed walking through the small paths made by human or animal as we chatted about all things wedding and life in general.

Take a look at the engagement photos below!

 

Houston Science Museum Engagement

Ashley & Paige chose to have their engagement photos at the Houston Museum of Natural Science downtown.

This was my first time shooting inside the main exhibit hall. I have, on several occasions taken engagement photos, bridal portraits and wedding photos inside the butterfly museum. As a museum nerd, I was ALL about exploring all the great portrait options inside the museum!

There were so many fun places to take photos. I loved the anthropology hall, the dinosaurs and the energy floor. Each exhibit had it’s own style of lighting which made every image very moody.

One bonus of shooting your engagement photos inside the museum is the weather is perfect for your shoot every time!

Check out Ashley & Paige’s photos below.

 

Camping Engagement Portraits

Brent & Karlie’s Camping styled engagement session.

Brent & Karlie opted for a camping style engagement photo session. We met up at Kelly’s pond located inside the vast Sam Houston National Forest. Brent and Karlie had the perfect location picked out just a short hike into the woods. This was my first time taking camping engagement photos, and I loved it! The Spawn came along (because he had to) and he was OBSESSED with their hammock. So much so, that we had to buy one before our next family camping trip.

Check out Brent and Karlie’s camping engagement portraits below!

 

Midtown Houston Engagement Photos

Caleb & Taylor’s Midtown Houston Engagement Portraits.

It was a warm December day when I met Caleb & Taylor at the old Black Labrador location which(I didn’t know until I got there) is now a part of the University of St. Thomas. We wondered around the location, sad that the colorful doors were all a bold black against the brick. There was a puddle in the parking lot that I was excited to use for some creative ideas.

After taking photos around the building, we headed over a block or two to the Menil collection park. Caleb and Taylor attempted a swing attached to an old oak tree and hid in the old oak tree.

Check out their engagement portraits below!

 

Hermann Park Engagement Portraits

Trey & Cassandra’s Early Morning Hermann Park & Rice University Engagement Portraits

Tristan and I met Trey and Cassandra in one of the Hermann Park parking lots for their early morning engagement portraits. Tristan was bribed with donuts if he helped me with the engagement portraits.

We started the morning just inside Rice University where the oak trees canopied the driveway. We were hoping for sun-rays through the trees, but unfortunately it ended up being a mostly overcast day. I made Trey and Cassandra play a few funny games for their portraits which brought out some amazing laughs and smiles.

Cassandra had on these adorable earrings that said “I do.” I had to make sure I got several shots with them.

There was a lot of construction at the park, so we wondered the long way to the reflection pond. Tristan helped drag the wagon that had purses, lights and a blanket. On several occasions, I made the couple test their balance on the train tracks.

I was just absolutely amazed at how the photos turned out. You would think Trey and Cassandra were seasoned models. See the photos below!

 

Moody Clay Family Eastern Glade Engagement Photos

Lorenzo & Blanca’s Early Morning Clay Family Eastern Glade Engagement Portraits.

It was just before sunrise when I met Lorenzo and Blanca at the Clay Family Eastern Glade park. At that time in the morning, the track was filled with runners trying to get some exercise in before the heat took over.

Lorenzo and Blanca wanted a more moody style, which isn’t my norm. Blanca had seen my post from cemetery engagement shoot and had fallen in love. Who am I to deny anyone art? Plus, I love messing around in Photoshop trying new things.

Lorenzo wanted some shots with his motorcycle so we started there before the sun had fully risen. After their motorcycle portraits, the couple put the bike back into a parking spot then did a quick outfit change before we walked around the park.

The sun rise was GORGEOUS, and their photos were breath taking! Again, I’m not usually a moody styled photographer, but these photos made me double guess myself. Check out the photos below!

 

Landon & Stephanie’s Mercer Botanic Garden Engagement

Landon & Stephanie’s Mercer Botanic Garden Engagement photos

It was a gorgeous day (though I was recovering from the Flu… thanks Andy) when I met Landon and Stephanie at Mercer Botanic Gardens in Humble, TX.

Several years ago, my mother introduced me to this amazing place. She’s a Fort Bend Master Gardener and they had been volunteering out there for an event. If you haven’t seen the garden, it’s amazing. Each section is so unique and I am so excited for the renovations they are doing right now.

We walked around in some of my favorite parts of the garden, trying to avoid the zillions of Quinceanera portraits. The one thing I really love about the north side of Houston is the amazing pine trees. The engagement portraits I took of Landon & Stephanie with the pine trees in the background were one of my favorite. That and the ones with the purple flowers.

Check out the photos below!

 

A Southwest Houston wedding photographer
Richmond, TX
kelly@kellyurbanphotography.comKelly Urban Photography

A Southwest Houston wedding photographer
Richmond, TX

A Southwest Houston wedding photographer
Richmond, TX
kelly@kellyurbanphotography.comKelly Urban Photography

A Houston wedding photographer