Couple snuggles their dog in formal wear at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
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Fall engagement Photos at the Clifton Inn, Charlottesville, Virginia

I met up with Steven and Jordana at the Clifton Inn this fall in Charlottesville, Virginia, almost exactly a year before their November 2024 wedding back in the very same place. They opted for a luxury engagement session complete with hair and makeup by Kelsea of Radiant Reflection, a location and outfit change. You only get married once, why not go all out! 

Of course, Moose (their golden!) was joining us for the session and was a perfect companion, sitting and looking at the camera right on cue. Dogs in weddings and sessions are becoming a regular thing with my clients, and I’m thrilled about it!

The perfect Charlottesville venue for an engagement session 

The Clifton was the perfect property with so much variety for their engagement session. While we couldn’t take advantage of the pool area or interiors while Moose was with us, we got so much variety around the rest of the property. The secret garden area, enclosed with a rough stone arch, is the very spot where these two will get married! We explored the front and side lawns, found some fall color, and took a walk down to the waterfront area where the Shenandoah Valley was truly showing off its fall beauty. The camera doesn’t do it justice. 

Fall engagement portraits in the park

After an outfit change into something comfy and casual, we went to a local park to let Moose walk off some energy. I always tell couples to pick at least one look and location that is comfortable, represents you well, and could be like a typical date night for you. They were definitely in their element here! 

Celebrating soon at the Clifton Inn Wedding Venue

It was wonderful seeing these two again, and I can’t wait to celebrate with them at the Clifton in November, along with Brooke of Lemondrop Events Co. It’s going to be beautiful! 

  • Engaged couple in dress clothes sit on the stone steps in the secret garden area at the Cilfton Inn in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Woman in magenta flowy dress and man in white dress shirt and grey pants share a kiss during their engagement portraits at the Clifton Inn
  • Woman in magenta flowy dress and man in white dress shirt and grey pants share a kiss in front of their dog during their fall engagement portraits at the Clifton Inn
  • Black and white engagement portrait of man embracing his fiance in a garden.
  • Couple poses for fall engagement photos with their golden retriever. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress. They are standing in front of the white porch at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Woman in magenta flowy dress and man in white dress shirt and grey pants share a kiss during their engagement portraits at the Clifton Inn
  • Black and white image of a woman wearing an engagement ring and hugging her fiance, with the ring hand peeking out behind his back
  • Man embraces his fiance for their fall engagement portraits at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Engaged couple in dress clothes sit on the stone steps in the secret garden area at the Cilfton Inn in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Close up image of a woman looping her arm through her fiance's arm, revealing her engagement ring on her left hand.
  • Couple walks their dog along a gravel path during engagement photos
  • Couple shares a kiss for fall engagement photos along a gravel path in front of a row of golden trees. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress. The trees behind them are turning orange as it is peak fall season in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Side view of the front porch at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, VA.
  • Man embraces his fiance for their fall engagement portraits at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Couple poses for fall engagement photos with their golden retriever. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress. The trees behind them are turning orange as it is peak fall season in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Woman looks down over her shoulder and her curls fall into place as her fiance embraces her during their engagement session
  • Couple poses for fall engagement photos along a gravel path in front of a row of golden trees. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress. The trees behind them are turning orange as it is peak fall season in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Close up image of a couple's hands, revealing a beautiful engagement ring and a pop of bright magenta from the woman's dress
  • Engaged couple strolls hand in hand past the front porch of a white inn for their engagement photo session in Charlottesville.
  • Man embraces his fiance for their fall engagement portraits at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Couple poses with their golden retriever dog during their engagement portrait session in front of the Clifton Inn
  • Couple in formal wear poses in front of the Clifton Inn, a beautiful white inn in Charlottesville Virginia, for their engagement photos.
  • Couple poses for fall engagement photos with their golden retriever. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress. They are standing in front of the white porch at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Couple in formal wear poses in front of the Clifton Inn, a beautiful white inn in Charlottesville Virginia, for their engagement photos.
  • Ivy growing along the pool house tent at the Clifton Inn
  • Covered pool area at the Clifton Inn
  • Sunset view of the blue ridge mountains in Charlottesville
  • Dog sits on bench at a park trail in Charlottesville
  • Couple in cozy fall sweaters shares a kiss along a walking trail in Charlottesville as part of their engagement photo session
  • Golden retriever sits on park bench during engagement photos
  • Couple walks their golden retriever dog for engagement pictures on a beautiful fall nature trail in Charlottesville. She is wearing a white sweater and jeans, and his sweater is maroon.
  • Engaged couple shares a quick kiss during engagement photos along a trail in a Charlottesville area park. He is wearing a maroon sweater and she is in a white sweater and jeans. The leaves are hues of orange and yellow during peak fall season, and they are joined by their dog, a golden retriever named Moose.
  • Engaged couple snuggles during engagement photos along a trail in a Charlottesville area park. He is wearing a maroon sweater and she is in a white sweater and jeans. The leaves are hues of orange and yellow during peak fall season, and they are joined by their dog, a golden retriever named Moose.
  • Couple walks their golden retriever dog for engagement pictures on a beautiful fall nature trail in Charlottesville. She is wearing a white sweater and jeans, and his sweater is maroon.
  • Couple in cozy fall sweaters shares a kiss along a walking trail in Charlottesville as part of their engagement photo session
  • Giggling couple snuggles during engagement photo session.
  • Couple walks their golden retriever dog for engagement pictures on a beautiful fall nature trail in Charlottesville. She is wearing a white sweater and jeans, and his sweater is maroon.
  • Couple walks their golden retriever dog for engagement pictures on a beautiful fall nature trail in Charlottesville. She is wearing a white sweater and jeans, and his sweater is maroon.
  • Couple walks their golden retriever dog for engagement pictures on a beautiful fall nature trail in Charlottesville. She is wearing a white sweater and jeans, and his sweater is maroon.
  • Engaged couple snuggles during engagement photos along a trail in a Charlottesville area park. He is wearing a maroon sweater and she is in a white sweater and jeans. The leaves are hues of orange and yellow during peak fall season, and they are joined by their dog, a golden retriever named Moose.
  • A man kisses a smiling woman on the cheek while embracing her from behind. They are outdoors, surrounded by the blurred trees of Charlottesville, Virginia, capturing a timeless moment in this black and white fall engagement photo.
  • Engaged couple snuggles during engagement photos along a trail in a Charlottesville area park. He is wearing a maroon sweater and she is in a white sweater and jeans. The leaves are hues of orange and yellow during peak fall season, and they are joined by their dog, a golden retriever named Moose.
  • Engaged couple shares a quick kiss during engagement photos along a trail in a Charlottesville area park. He is wearing a maroon sweater and she is in a white sweater and jeans. The leaves are hues of orange and yellow during peak fall season, and they are joined by their dog, a golden retriever named Moose.
  • A couple stands by a tree-lined river at Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, with the man hugging the woman from behind. They are surrounded by autumn foliage, capturing the perfect moment for their engagement photos.
  • A couple stands together in a grassy field near Charlottesville, the woman in a white sweater and jeans, the man in a purple sweater and khaki pants. Their golden retriever sits happily at their feet, capturing the perfect moment for engagement photos.
  • A smiling couple stands outdoors in autumn, capturing their fall engagement photos at the picturesque Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Virginia. The woman wears a cream sweater and denim skirt, while the man, in a purple sweater, rests his head on her shoulder.
  • Engaged couple snuggles during engagement photos along a trail in a Charlottesville area park. He is wearing a maroon sweater and she is in a white sweater and jeans. The leaves are hues of orange and yellow during peak fall season, and they are joined by their dog, a golden retriever named Moose.
  • Engaged couple snuggles during engagement photos along a trail in a Charlottesville area park. He is wearing a maroon sweater and she is in a white sweater and jeans. The leaves are hues of orange and yellow during peak fall season, and they are joined by their dog, a golden retriever named Moose.
  • Couple in cozy fall sweaters shares a kiss along a walking trail in Charlottesville as part of their engagement photo session
  • Engaged couple snuggles during engagement photos along a trail in a Charlottesville area park. He is wearing a maroon sweater and she is in a white sweater and jeans. The leaves are hues of orange and yellow during peak fall season, and they are joined by their dog, a golden retriever named Moose.
  • Side view of the circular drive leading to the Clifton Inn front porch
  • Couple walks their golden retriever dog for engagement pictures on a beautiful fall nature trail in Charlottesville. She is wearing a white sweater and jeans, and his sweater is maroon.
  • View of blue ridge mountains from Carter Mountain Orchard
  • Couple snuggles in formal wear at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
  • Couple snuggles in formal wear for engagement photos at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
  • Side view of the circular drive leading to the Clifton Inn front porch
  • Two rocking chairs on the porch of the clifton inn
  • Couple snuggles their dog in formal wear at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
  • Couple snuggles their dog in formal wear at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
  • Man looks lovingly at his fiance during their Charlottesville engagement photos
  • Couple snuggles their dog in formal wear at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
  • Couple shares a kiss for fall engagement photos along a gravel path in front of a row of golden trees. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress. The trees behind them are turning orange as it is peak fall season in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Couple snuggles their dog in formal wear at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
  • Couple snuggles their dog in formal wear at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
  • Bright, sunny engagement portrait on the Clifton Inn lawn
  • Engaged couple snuggles close together for their portrait session at the Clifton Inn. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress.
  • Couple snuggles their dog in formal wear at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
  • Couple shares a kiss for fall engagement photos along a gravel path in front of a row of golden trees. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress. The trees behind them are turning orange as it is peak fall season in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Couple snuggles their dog in formal wear at the waterfront pier at the clifton innn with fall trees reflecting on the water in the background
  • Couple shares a kiss for fall engagement photos along a gravel path in front of a row of golden trees. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress. The trees behind them are turning orange as it is peak fall season in Charlottesville, Virginia.
  • Engaged couple snuggles close together under a brick archway and garden entrance for their portrait session at the Clifton Inn. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress.
  • Engaged couple snuggles close together for their portrait session at the Clifton Inn. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress.
  • Woman in magenta dress examines her engagement ring with a smile during her engagement photo session.
  • Engaged couple snuggles close together for their portrait session at the Clifton Inn. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress.
  • Bright, sunny engagement portrait on the Clifton Inn lawn
  • Engaged couple snuggles close together under a brick archway and garden entrance for their portrait session at the Clifton Inn. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress.
  • Woman in magenta dress examines her engagement ring with a smile during her engagement photo session.
  • Engaged couple snuggles close together for their portrait session at the Clifton Inn. He is wearing a white button up and grey dress slacks, and she is in a flowy, layered magenta dress.
  • Black and white engagement portrait on the Clifton Inn lawn
  • Wide landscape view of the Clifton Inn of Charlottesville Virginia surrounded by seasonal fall color.