Love & Light at Oakes Garden Theatre
Some places just feel like they were built for love stories. For me, Oakes Garden Theatre is one of them. Right in the heart of Niagara Falls, it’s this quiet, elegant garden framed by curved stone arches, fountains, and soft greenery the kind of place that makes you slow down without even realizing it.
For this engagement session, the evening light was pure magic. The sun slipped through the arches, wrapped them in that warm golden glow, and everything felt calm. They laughed, walked hand in hand, leaned into each other without needing to be told and that’s the best part for me as a photographer. I get to step back, let moments unfold, and catch those little in-between glances that say more than any pose ever could.
Why You Should Book an Engagement Photographer
It’s your practice run for the wedding day
Engagement sessions aren’t just pretty pictures they’re a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding. You learn how I work, I learn your quirks and comfort zones, and by the big day, you’ll feel like we’ve done this a hundred times.
It tells your story right now
Your engagement is a chapter in your life all on its own. It’s full of excitement, plans, and that just-engaged energy that deserves to be remembered. Years from now, these will be the photos that take you right back here.
It’s time just for the two of you
Life gets busy. Wedding planning can be overwhelming. An engagement session is a little pocket of time where you get to slow down, enjoy each other, and make memories that aren’t about to-do lists and timelines.
Why I Love Oakes Garden Theatre for Engagements
The mix of architecture and nature — you get romantic arches, clean lines, and lush gardens all in one spot.
The light — golden hour here is something else. It softens everything and makes skin tones look beautiful.
The variety — we can move from elegant stone backdrops to quiet green corners in just a few steps.
The calm — even though it’s right by the Falls, there are hidden spots where it feels like you’re the only two people there.
Let’s Tell Your Story
If you’re dreaming of engagement photos that feel natural, warm, and truly yours, I’d love to create that with you. Whether we wander through gardens, chase golden light, or find that quiet spot that feels like home, my goal is always the same — to capture the real connection between you.
DM me on instagram or email me at info@laragracephotography.com to start planning your engagement session.
Location: Oakes Garden Theatre, Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls — yes, that dreamy garden with arches and secret corners.
Vibe: romantic, timeless, quietly unstyled.
Why it works: Gorgeous light, mix of nature + stone, and a sense of stillness even near one of the busiest attractions.
Next steps: Let’s pick a time when the light is kind, you feel relaxed, and we can wander at your pace
