A perfectly private ceremony in the gardens at lakewood park
Laurel + Ben A Perfectly Private Ceremony in the Gardens at Lakewood Park
From the first time we talked about their wedding day plans, Laurel + Ben knew exactly how they wanted their entire day to feel. They knew that the most important thing at the end of the day was that they were together, married as husband + wife.
An Elegant Winter Wedding in the City | Brooke + Trip
We returned to the hotel for their ceremony in the Tudor Ballroom. The room was warm and filled with beautiful light pouring in from the big, beautiful windows. The aisleway between the gold chivari chairs was lined with candles and fresh greenery. The couple chose to have Trips sister and her husband officiate the ceremony which added a fun and meaningful charm to their vows. After the I Do's and the very romantic first kiss, they walked up the aisle and provided a beautiful dip kiss for me to capture, amazing!
A Joyous and Classic Wedding Celebrating Love| Amanda + Paul
Amanda + Paul both work in healthcare so the past few years have been very hard on them both. Celebrating their wedding day was going to be a day to celebrate (and party) with all of their loved ones.
This couple put so much thought and so much work into all the details of their day. Not only were they planning a wedding, they were building a new house! Talk about stressful! But everything turned out beautifully and went off without a hitch.
A Dreamy Engagement Session in the Rain | Alison + Riley
I love the rain, well at least in a personal sense. I hate when it rains all day on wedding days. Don't get me wrong a little variety is always nice. That's why this session was so nice. We had a lot of variety when it came to the weather.
A Sweet Fall Sunset Session in Cuyahoga Valley | Emily + Tre
The park was busy with lots of families and couples having fall photos taken, but we were lucky to find secluded spots along the way with very few other guests in the area. I love these parks and the easy yet beautiful walks along the trails in the woods. It was also really nice to get these two cuddled up together to capture their sweetness together.
A Romantic Cincinnati Engagement Session in the Fall | Taylor + Taylor
These two amazing people invited me to join them in Cincinnati for their engagement session so they could show off their beautiful city a bit. They were so sweet and so was their adorable pup Raynee.
A Pretty, Outdoor Farm Wedding in Ohio | Kelci + Adam
The excitement was live as the wedding party made their way to the front of the wooden seats filled with family and friends ready to witness this couple become one. As Kelci and her Dad stepped into the aisle, Adam held his face in his hands and cried at the sight of his beautiful bride. A large smile filled his face and it was instant relief from that moment on.
Old Stone Chapel + Firestone Country Club Wedding | Rachel + Michael
Rachel and Michael’s July wedding at The Old Stone Chapel in Canton was everything a bride could dream of. The chapel is a beautiful, historic church available to all couples not matter their faith. Michael’s father officiated the ceremony with the kindest, heart felt sermon celebrating the love between his son, Rachel and all of their loved ones.
A Late Summer Engagement Session | Laurel + Ben
This engagement session was absolutely beautiful on an absolutely beautiful night. Laurel and Ben made my job so easy. They looked incredible, they took direction so well and they truly showed me their real selves. I couldn’t have asked for a better session!
An Elegant Affair at St. Noel | Briana + Alex
The whole week leading up to the wedding, the forecast was calling for thunderstorms and rain. Briana called me and we pieced together a plan B for their photos. I also told her that I always recommend my couples buy clear umbrellas just in case, and the couples who do this have NEVER had to use them. This worked, again! Not a drop of rain fell all day, the sun was shining and we even had a few big puffy clouds.
A Long Awaited Union in the Country | Simona + Karl
This beautiful wedding was crafted by some really talented, local vendors. Every detail was etched with beauty and elegance amongst a rustic venue. The day came together just as they had planned, and every moment was stunning!
Simona and Karl are two of the most incredible souls. Their love story is beautiful and their family and friends wanted to make sure that everything was perfect. And it was.
Celebrating Friends Falling in Love | Amber + Anthony
Amber and Anthony celebrated their new marriage by dancing the night away at the Barn at Tall Oaks.
Is an Engagement Session Necessary?
If you didn’t already know this, I include engagement sessions in all of my collections. I include them complimentary for a few reasons. I really enjoy engagement sessions with my couples. This really helps me to get to know who you are together without the the chaos of the wedding day. And as much as I am learning about you, you are learning about me as well.
A Pocket Wedding at Inn Walden
When I arrived at Inn Walden, I took a little time to wander around the halls admiring all the light and the beautiful architecture. When I entered the couples suite, Lilly greeted me with a great big smile looking absolutely stunning in her champagne gown adorned with a flowy, floor-length cape.
Should We Have A First Look?
For many couples, the decision to wait until the ceremony to see each other is an easy one. For others, deciding to have a private moment together before the ceremony is best. Each couple is different, everyone feels strongly about the tradition of waiting to see the bride until she is arm-in-arm with her Dad on the way down the aisle. Maybe, you don’t know how you feel about it. I personally whole heartedly believe in a first look. And while I will not stop you from waiting to see each other, I will do my job and inform you on why I believe in the first look.
Your Wedding Details…Enhanced
Enhancing your details will truly add so much to the composition of your wedding album. This will tie your images together to tell your story through beautiful imagery.
A Snowy, Winter Engagement Session
Randi and I discussed many options for locations for their winter engagement session. Originally we had wanted to use a Christmas Tree Farm but decided there wasn’t enough variety there. I suggested that they check out the Brecksville Reservation, which ended up being exactly what they wanted. They take a lot of hikes together all over the area so this was a great location for them.
A Virginia Estate Wedding in Fall
As we pulled up the stone driveway surrounded by newly turned leaves, we had a perfect view of the historic estate home with beautiful white columns and rustic rocking chairs. It is truly a photographers dream! I would love to have the opportunity to shoot here again in the future.
Christmas Family Photos
I rarely photograph families, but I couldn’t resist completing 2020 with this adorable family. I plan to take on a few more family sessions this year because they completely convinced me to!