Iroquois Steeplechase + Percy Warner Park Engagement

Nashville offers so many beautiful locations for engagement sessions, but two of my favorites for couples who love an classic Nashville outdoor setting are Iroquois Steeplechase and Percy Warner Park. With rolling fields, stone architecture, and sweeping views of Tennessee greenery, these locations create the perfect backdrop for photographs that feel both relaxed and refined. Engagement sessions are always one of my favorite parts of the wedding experience. They give couples the chance to get comfortable in front of the camera, explore beautiful places together, and begin telling the story that will continue on their wedding day.

For this engagement session with Alyson and Chris, we spent the evening exploring both locations as the light softened into that warm, golden glow that Nashville does so well. Starting near the iconic stone steps and terraces at Percy Warner Park, the setting immediately set the tone for a classic and elegant start to the session. The historic stonework paired with the surrounding trees created a beautiful balance between structure and nature — a setting that always photographs beautifully and feels distinctly Nashville.

As the evening continued, we moved into the open fields and pastures near the Iroquois Steeplechase area, where the landscape opens up into wide green spaces and quiet countryside views. This part of Nashville has such a peaceful feel, especially as the sun begins to set behind the hills. The soft light, wooden fencing, and expansive fields gave the session a relaxed, romantic atmosphere that perfectly reflected the couple’s connection.

One of my favorite things about engagement sessions like this is the opportunity to slow down and simply capture couples being together — laughing, walking through the grass, and enjoying the moment before the busy season of wedding planning really begins. These sessions are less about posing and more about creating space for natural interactions and genuine moments to unfold.

Locations like Percy Warner Park and Iroquois Steeplechase offer the best of Nashville’s landscape — historic charm, open countryside, and beautiful natural light. For couples planning their engagement session in Nashville, they remain two of the most timeless and versatile locations for photographs that will feel just as meaningful years from now.