Mary + Kato Engagement | Columbus, Ohio Statehouse

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stevie j. davis

Kato and Mary’s engagement session was such a beautiful mix of sophistication and authenticity. We met at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, a setting that instantly gave their portraits a refined, elegant backdrop. Its timeless architecture paired seamlessly with their formal outfits, creating a gallery that feels elevated while still being deeply personal.

What I loved most about this session is how effortlessly Kato and Mary balanced formality with playfulness. Yes, they looked incredible in their polished attire, but the mood of the session was never stiff or staged. Their laughter, the small in-between glances, and the way they moved together brought a lighthearted energy that made the images feel like them.

The result is a gallery that holds the best of both worlds: editorial, classic portraits set against one of Columbus’s most iconic landmarks, paired with candid moments that tell the real story of their relationship. It feels timeless, but also genuine—an engagement session that reflects not only their style, but their love for each other.

Dress – Abercrombie
Location of Photos – downtown Columbus, Ohio Statehouse

A bride and groom stroll together down the street in front of the Columbus Ohio Statehouse.

A black and white photo of a couple walking together in front of the Columbus Ohio Statehouse.

A couple in formal attire, a man in a suit and a woman in a dress, walk closely arm-in-arm up a stone staircase. They smile warmly at each other.

A smiling couple in wedding attire gazes at each other in front of the Columbus Ohio Statehouse.

A couple kissing at a black wrought iron table in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The man wears a black suit, while the woman is in a white dress. The mood is romantic.

A couple sits at a metal table outside a building. The woman in a white dress smiles warmly at the man in a black suit, conveying a romantic mood.

A black and white close-up of a couple sharing an intimate moment. The man gently kisses the woman's cheek. Her hand, displaying a ring, rests on his face. Both exhibit serene, content expressions.

A couple walks down stone steps at the Columbus Statehouse holding hands in front of a large stone pillar. The man wears a black suit, and the woman is in a white dress, both smiling.

Mary and Kato sit on steps, with the woman in a white dress embracing the man in a black suit. Both are smiling, conveying love and happiness.

A couple walks arm in arm in a stone corridor. The man wears a black suit, and the woman is in a white dress. They share a joyful, intimate gaze.

Columbus, Ohio couple stands closely, holding hands in front of a large stone pillar. The woman wears a white dress; the man is in a black suit. They look lovingly at each other.

A couple in formal attire embraces, sharing an intimate moment. The man gently kisses the woman's temple. The scene conveys love and tenderness against a textured wall.

A couple walks down stone steps, smiling warmly. The man wears a black suit, and the woman wears a white dress. The setting conveys elegance and joy.

A Columbus couple in formal attire ascends stone steps beside large columns. The woman in a gown smiles back, holding hands with the man in a suit. Black and white photo.

A couple elegantly ascends stone steps beside a grand pillar at the Ohio Statehouse. The man in a suit gently holds the woman in a flowing white dress, both smiling softly.

A joyful couple embraces, laughing warmly. The woman, in a sleeveless dress, leans on the man in a suit. The image conveys happiness and connection.

A couple embraces warmly, conveying happiness. The man in a black suit gently rests his forehead on the woman's head. She smiles, wearing a white dress.

A newly engaged couple walks up a set of stairs near the Columbus Ohio Statehouse, enjoying a sunny day together.

A couple in formal attire smiles warmly at each other under a blossoming tree, conveying joy and romance in a lush, green park setting.

A smiling couple stands on grass by a wrought-iron fence in an urban setting. The man wears a black suit, the woman a white dress, both looking joyful.

A couple shares an intimate moment, smiling tenderly at each other. She wears a ring, suggesting engagement. The tone is romantic and affectionate.

A couple stands close, smiling in elegant attire; the man in a black suit, the woman in a white dress. They're beside a wrought iron fence with downtown Columbus city buildings behind.

A couple embraces affectionately beside a wrought iron fence on a busy city street, with historic buildings in the background. The scene feels romantic and intimate.

Columbus wedding photographer Stevie Davis captures a joyful couple on their special day, surrounded by beautiful decor.

A bride and groom to be stand under a tree adorned with pink blossoms, capturing a romantic moment. Photography by Stevie Davis.

The bride and groom pose happily in front of a cityscape, capturing their special moment. Photography by Stevie Davis.

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Mary + Kato Engagement | Columbus, Ohio Statehouse

stevie j. davis

stevie j. davis