Some love stories feel steady and grounded from the very beginning — the kind that grow from friendship, shared faith, and a deep sense of purpose. Faith and Ethan’s story is exactly that.

Their Cellon Oak Park engagement session was more than just a beautiful evening under one of Florida’s most iconic oak trees — it was a celebration of a relationship built on faith, family, and the bittersweet countdown to a spring wedding before Ethan leaves for the Air Force.

How Faith & Ethan Met

Faith and Ethan met at church — the kind of meeting that feels simple at the time but ends up changing everything. What started as friendship naturally grew into something deeper, rooted in shared values and a strong foundation of faith. From the beginning, their relationship has been intentional, kind, and filled with genuine joy.

It was important to them that their engagement photos reflected not just their love, but who they are together: calm, connected, playful, and deeply supportive of each other’s dreams.

Why They Chose Cellon Oak Park

For their session, we met at Cellon Oak Park, one of the most breathtaking engagement photo locations in North Florida. This park is home to the historic Cellon Oak, a massive, sprawling live oak tree that feels almost magical at golden hour.

If you’ve never seen it in person, picture sweeping branches, filtered sunset light, and Spanish moss gently moving in the breeze. It creates the most romantic, timeless backdrop, especially for couples who love nature and want something elegant but relaxed.

Their Session Style

Faith wore a soft, flattering dress that moved beautifully in the wind, while Ethan kept things classic and relaxed. Together, they looked effortlessly timeless against the oak’s dramatic silhouette.

Their session was full of quiet moments — forehead touches, soft laughter, and the kind of natural closeness that comes from truly knowing each other. They weren’t focused on posing perfectly. Instead, they simply were together walking hand in hand beneath the branches, sharing little smiles, and soaking in this season of engagement before everything shifts into wedding and military life.

A Wedding Filled with Meaning

Faith’s mom is lovingly helping bring their wedding day together, and you can feel how much heart is being poured into every detail. Their March wedding will be especially emotional, not only because they’re starting their lives together, but because it comes just before Ethan leaves for the Air Force.

There’s a tenderness to this season. An awareness that time is precious. And that made this Cellon Oak Park engagement session even more meaningful.

These photos aren’t just for save-the-dates or a wedding website. They’re memories of this exact chapter: engaged, hopeful, and standing on the edge of two huge life changes.

Why Engagement Sessions Matter

Sessions like Faith and Ethan’s are the perfect reminder of why engagement photos are so important. They give couples a chance to slow down, step away from planning stress, and simply be together.

Especially for military couples, these photos often become treasured keepsakes during time apart. They capture closeness, warmth, and connection in a season that moves quickly.

Golden Hour at the Oak

As the sun dipped lower, the light turned warm and golden, wrapping around them in the most romantic way. The oak tree created a natural frame, and every direction we turned felt like a painting.

Cellon Oak Park truly shines during golden hour, making it one of my favorite spots for couples who want something timeless and organic rather than urban or trendy.

Faith, Ethan, and What’s Ahead

What I loved most about this session wasn’t just the scenery — it was the calm confidence they have in each other. The way Ethan looks at Faith. The way she relaxes into him. It’s the kind of love that feels safe, steady, and ready for whatever comes next.

March will be here before we know it, and I already know their wedding day will be filled with emotion, celebration, and so much meaning as they step into marriage and military life together.

Faith and Ethan, it is such an honor to tell this part of your story. Your love is gentle, strong, and deeply inspiring and I cannot wait to capture the day you say “I do.”

If you’re newly engaged and dreaming of a romantic, nature-filled Cellon Oak Park engagement session, I would love to help you plan a session that feels just as meaningful and relaxed as Faith and Ethan’s.
Reach out [here] to start planning your engagement photos — I can’t wait to hear your story. 💛