There’s something so special about a love story that started long before the wedding plans, the engagement photos, and all the excitement of what’s to come.


Kinley and Cole have known each other for years, having been together since high school, and now they’re getting ready to get married next year! Getting to celebrate this season with them through their engagement session was such a sweet way to document this part of their story.


For their session, we headed downtown to Birmingham, Alabama, where the beautiful white columns of the Federal Building gave us the perfect backdrop for the look they were going for. Between the classic architecture, the fall weather, and their amazing outfits, the whole session had that clean, elevated, and romantic feel that I absolutely love.


I always love when a couple leans into a more formal look for their engagement photos. There’s something about dressing up, finding beautiful architecture, and creating images that feel a little more editorial while still capturing the two of you together. Kinley and Cole's vision was such a good fit for this setting, and I loved how everything came together.


And honestly, downtown Birmingham is such a great option for couples who want something a little different from the traditional greenery and open-field engagement session. The architecture and city setting give photos a timeless, sophisticated feel while still leaving room for those romantic moments in between.


As a Birmingham wedding photographer, I love getting to help couples bring their vision to life and create images that feel intentional while still celebrating their relationship. Whether you're drawn to something classic and elegant, a little more fashion-forward, or something completely personal to your story, your engagement session is a chance to make it your own.


Kinley and Cole, I'm so excited for you both and all that's ahead as you get ready to say "I do" next year! Thank you for letting me be a part of this season of your story.


Enjoy some of my favorites from their downtown Birmingham engagement session!

 

Couple in navy blazer and white gown embrace on a sidewalk in front of a grand white neoclassical building with arched windows.
Newlyweds sit close together on marble steps beside gold doors, the bride in a white gown and the groom in a navy blazer.
Close-up of an oval diamond engagement ring with a sparkling diamond band resting on a smooth golden metal railing.
Black and white photo of a groom lifting his bride in a flowing white dress in front of a columned building with arched windows.
Smiling groom in a navy blazer holds hands with his bride in a white cape gown as they walk past an arched window.
A smiling man in a navy blazer embraces a woman in a white dress from behind while they pose outside a stone building.
Close-up side profile of a woman with dark hair in an updo wearing an elegant pearl and crystal halo earring.
Couple holds hands and runs past a white columned building, her long white gown flowing behind her in motion.
Tall white marble columns and arched windows line the sunlit facade of a neoclassical building.
Close-up of a sparkling oval diamond engagement ring with a pavé band resting on a weathered brass railing.
Bride in a flowing white cape gown walks hand in hand with her groom past a stone building with gold doors.
Bride in a flowing white gown holds hands with a groom in a navy blazer and khaki pants as they walk together in motion.
Black and white photo of a groom looking down at a ring as he holds his bride's hand beside a columned building.
Bride in a white dress with a flowing cape and groom in a navy blazer hold hands in front of a white marble columned building.
Groom lifts his bride in a white gown into the air outside a marble building with tall arched windows and columns.
Black and white engagement portrait of a smiling couple sitting close together on steps beside a large doorway.
Bride in a fitted white gown and sparkly pointed heels walks past a stone building, her sheer cape flowing behind her.
Groom in a navy blazer twirls his smiling bride in a flowing white dress on marble steps outside golden doors.
Smiling couple embracing on stone steps outside a building with gold doors, the man in a navy suit and the woman in a white dress.
Smiling couple embracing in front of a building with gold-framed glass doors, the man in a navy suit and the woman in a white dress.
Couple embracing beside a stone balustrade in front of a grand white neoclassical building with arched windows.
A smiling man in a navy blazer looks at his fiancée as she raises her hand to show off her sparkling engagement ring.
Black and white close-up of a woman's hand with a diamond engagement ring resting gently on her partner's hand.
An engaged couple embraces and kisses on the steps of a white marble building with a gold door and vintage lanterns.
Black and white photo of a couple sitting close and laughing on wide marble steps beside a metal handrail.
Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a navy blazer stand holding hands at the gold doors of a marble building.
Black and white image of a groom smiling as the bride in a white caped gown wraps her arms around his and looks up at him.
Black and white photo of a bride smiling over her shoulder as her groom leans on a railing near ornate lanterns.
Neoclassical white marble building facade with tall fluted columns, scroll capitals, and ornate dentil molding against a clear blue sky.
Couple in a navy blazer and white gown stand holding hands on stone steps before gold double doors beneath an Employees Entrance sign.
Groom twirls his bride in a long white dress on a stone plaza in front of golden doors and black lanterns.
Bride in a flowing white gown looks at her groom in a navy blazer as they stand by gold doors of a marble building.
Black and white close-up of a bride's sparkly pointed wedding heels beneath her flowing white gown.
Groom in a navy blazer kisses his partner's forehead as she sits in a white one-shoulder dress on stone steps.
Smiling couple embracing outside a building, the woman in a white blouse and the man in a navy blazer, in an engagement-style portrait.
Smiling couple in navy blazer and white gown pose on stone steps beside brass doors and a vintage black lantern.
Couple in wedding attire embracing on the steps of a stone building with gold doors and arched windows.
Engaged couple sits close on stone steps beneath a vintage lantern and gold doors, she in white and he in a navy blazer.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing in front of a grand arched stone doorway with vintage lanterns on steps.
Smiling bride in a white dress with a cape sleeve leans back as her fiancé in a navy blazer kisses her head.
A smiling woman in a white dress leans back into a man in a navy blazer as the couple sits together on stone steps.
An engaged couple shares a kiss beside a marble railing in front of a grand white building with arched windows and lanterns.
Bride and groom embrace on a marble ledge outside a historic building with arched windows and vintage lanterns.
Couple in wedding attire embracing on marble steps in front of golden double doors beneath an Employees Entrance sign.
Smiling bride in an elegant white dress leans against a groom in a navy blazer during an engagement photo session.
Engaged couple in a navy blazer and white dress pose together in front of a grand white building with arched windows.
A couple in a white dress and navy blazer share an intimate moment beside a white marble building with tall columns and arched windows.
Black and white portrait of a smiling bride in a white dress as her groom rests his forehead against hers.
Smiling couple in a navy blazer and white dress share a tender moment in front of a white stone building.
Couple in navy blazer and white gown sit together on stone steps beside brass-framed doors and a vintage lantern.
Smiling bride in a long white gown holds hands with a groom in a navy blazer and khakis outside a columned marble building.
Groom in a navy blazer leans on a marble ledge as his bride in a flowing white dress holds him beside tall windows.
Couple holding hands in front of a white marble building with arched windows, he in a navy blazer and she in a white dress.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a navy blazer embrace on marble steps before golden doors under an arched window.
Smiling couple in engagement photo, man in navy blazer and woman in white dress with draped sleeves, posed in front of a stone building.
A smiling couple gazes at each other in front of a historic white building, he in a navy blazer and she in an elegant white dress.
Bride in an elegant white dress with a flowing cape stands beside a groom in a navy blazer in front of a grand marble building.
Groom in a navy blazer and bride in a white gown face each other beside golden doors under an arched window and lanterns.
Woman in a flowing white gown with a sheer chiffon cape billowing in the wind beside a gray marble pillar.
Bride in a flowing white gown holds hands with a groom in a navy blazer while walking past a grand white columned building.
Black and white photo of a couple in wedding attire leaning at a grand arched employees entrance with lanterns and stone steps.
Bride in a flowing white gown and groom in a navy blazer walk past a grand white neoclassical building with tall columns.
Couple in a navy blazer and white gown embrace on stone steps before golden doors marked Employees Entrance.
Groom in a navy suit embraces a smiling bride in a white dress as she looks up at him on stone steps.
A smiling couple sits together on stone steps by a gold door, the woman in a white dress leaning against a man in a navy blazer.
Couple stands arm in arm on a marble terrace beside lantern-lit arched windows, she in a long white dress and he in a navy blazer.
Black and white portrait of a smiling bride and groom embracing outside a classic stone building with a vintage lantern.
Black and white photo of a smiling couple in formal wear standing close at an arched Employees Entrance doorway.
A happy engaged couple stands close together outside a classic stone building, the woman looking over her shoulder with a bright smile.
Black and white photo of a couple embracing on a sidewalk in front of a grand building with tall columns and arched windows.
A smiling bride in a white cape-sleeve gown leans close to her groom in a navy blazer during an outdoor engagement portrait session.
Couple in a white dress and navy blazer share a kiss while seated on marble steps in front of gold doors at an employees entrance.
Close-up of a bride's legs in a white dress with a slit, wearing cream pearl-embellished pointed-toe heels on concrete.
Couple in wedding attire stands outside a white marble building's gold employee entrance with arched windows and vintage lanterns.
Couple embraces and gazes at each other beside a marble wall with tall arched windows, her hands clasped over his.

 

Hi, I'm Kariann


 

 

Wife, photographer, creative, and self-proclaimed Dr Pepper addict. I'm someone who loves love in all its forms, quiet and loud and everything in between, and I've built an entire career around making sure the little things don't disappear. Since 2020, I've been capturing portraits, milestones, and love stories across the Southeast, and I'm so glad you're here.


 

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