Alicia + Luna | Married in Mohican

Mohican is a great option for a get away type feel (for vacation or for a wedding!) but staying in Ohio. My own family did our “fake Christmas” there this year, and it was perfect for all the ages of kids we have. Alicia + Luna threw a wonderful celebration + let me take them to all the amazingly sunlit spots for photos throughout their day.

Two of the things I’m most passionate about, when directing how a wedding day goes are: keeping your day running smoothly and letting these portraits dictate themselves.

1: if your day has any hint of chaos in it, guess what? You’ll feel it, and you don’t want that. I don’t want that either :) It’s my job to be efficiently finished with anything I require of you (because, yessss we ARE required to do some photos, despite candids > everything) with enough time for you so that you’ve had a minute to reflect + be present in the big moments. I won’t finish up the portraits as you’re rushing to make sure your lipstick is perfect for the walk down the aisle.

2. I can’t tell you how many people tell me they’re nervous or terrible in front of the camera. Well, duh! it’s awkward. It’s why creating an atmosphere of calm + candidness helps to calm your nerves. We’ll work together to schedule your day so that we aren’t doing a marathon photo session but rather; you’re leaving to be alone with your partner in times when you feel like, “PHEW! this is nice to be alone!” And guess what here? You’ll be so happy to be together and ALONE, we’ll make those magical moments you’re craving for your wedding images!

SO! that just so happens to be my recipe for a perfect wedding day. Does it strike a chord to ya? Let’s talk! smash that contact me button + send me all the info I need to know ;) (wow, that was just an experiment to type, and yah, no, that’s not me! ha!)

an engagement session at Otherworld Ohio

I’ve already shared these a bit over on Instagram, but when I found myself saving 70 photos over a 1.5 hour photo shoot, I think they’re also deserving of a permanent place on my blog.

I can’t really explain what a joy this session was to shoot. It was the perfect amount of direction / taking total creative freedom to do whatever I could….and Cat + Chris were just THE perfect couple for it. They were playful without prompting, and patient with my needing to make sure their photos wouldn’t be purely black! Enjoy! and, as I don’t think I’ve ever said it before: I’m up for anything when it comes to shooting. NOTHING is off limits to ask me if I’m down for - I’ll probably love you forever if you let me have an experience that’s unique, and truly you!

another round of things I'm digging

there’s like a constant pressure to do all the things, and you know, I’m just not ready to blog some of the sessions I’ve recently shot because I feel like I certainly haven’t hyped them up enough. SO here we are on a Tuesday and we’re going to look through some of the things my eyeballs are getting stuck on - with awe + deep desire for warmer weather (!) through these last few cold weeks. ENJOY!

sweet William

Well hello! It’s been a while! It seems right to update my blog to include a new family session as I’ve revamped + put in work on my family section of this space. WHY THO? Because I’ve mostly spent the past 3 years overloaded with wedding work…reluctantly saying no to extra families…but I’m back. As my own family life changes, and I want to be more present on weekends, but still work, families present a great option. But, let’s be real, who will hire a lady without work to show for it! I was connected to this sweet family through flowers - she took some of my tuber babies last summer + we’ve shot two sessions since. I love this family + keep mentioning it, but it’s just so fun to revisit the “baby years” now that we’re “out of them” haha. Spent the last few minutes once we had stopped shooting reading a book to Grace because, while being a big sister is fun? It’s also nice to get some individual attention from a new person in your house :)

as you can see, my newborn sessions are VERY lifestyle and organic. I will get sweet photos of you + your baby, but I will not stuff your baby into a basket or physically impossible - photoshopped only - poses :) If you’re interested in chatting about newborn sessions, get in touch!

an amazing summer day at Revery

I cannot WAIT to be back here a bunch this summer and Fall! One of my favorite place to shoot!

a March Wedding G I V E A W A Y

For the next week, I’m giving away (this gets confusing, I realize, which is why it’s here, and also originally on my instagram to enter!):

a free hour of wedding coverage // a free engagement session // $350 credit towards an album

Confused much? So here’s the breakdown of who gets what….

inquire and book me for your wedding in 2022 or 2023 and get a free hour of wedding coverage

currently have me booked for your 2022 or 2023 wedding and get a free engagement session OR album credit

if I’ve already shot your wedding, then get $350 towards an album that I’ll help design with you!

I think that explains it, but if you still have questions please feel free to use the contact me or email me to sort things out!