Jessamyn & Jeffrey: Engagement Session

What is there not to love about shooting engagement sessions?? It's so great to spend time talking and laughing with couples, really getting to know them. Jeffrey and Jessamyn's session was amazing- every aspect of the shoot was perfect! These two are crazy about each other :) We had the coolest old house out in the middle of nowhere as our backdrop, and the light was oh-so-golden. I'm so excited about these photos! Enjoy the preview!

Peeking down through the stairway


How could I pass up an opportunity to photograph them in this bathtub?? I love old houses :)




As I was taking this one I knew exactly what I wanted, but I wasn't sure if I got it. When I saw this image on my monitor, it made my day :) ...PS- Now I want a photo of Chad and I exactly like this one- any takers? :)


Lovvve this!


"And they lived happily ever after."

Anne & Michael: Wedding

I'm so excited to finally post all of these weddings, because they are so awesome! This one is going to be ridiculously long... I couldn't narrow these down any more, I have too many favorites!
Anne and Michael's wedding was here in Canton. Anne and Michael preferred to not see each other before the ceremony, so we started the day with Anne and her bridesmaids, then met up with Michael and all of the guys. They had a beautiful ceremony, and an amazing reception at the McKinley Grand in downtown. It was such an awesome wedding to be a part of- thanks so much Anne and Michael!!!

The beautiful bride:




I love this shot of Anne and her mother


After we finished up with the ladies, we met the guys at the McKinley Monument. I knew Michael would be great in front of the camera, from their engagement session, but you never know how the rest of the groomsmen will be :) They were all great though!




There were some emotional moments just before the ceremony.


Anne's brother, giving her away. I love the reverance on Michael's face, and Anne's smile.


"Happy" is such an understatement for these two on their wedding day :)


Married!


How is this for a send-off:




Their bridal party welcoming them in to the celebration!


Anne and Michael's first dance was incredible!




The toasts made by their friends and family were great. At times everyone in the room was laughing:


And during others, their wasn't a dry eye in the house.


The couple's reaction to Anne's brother's incredibly touching toast.


Once dinner was finished, the party began! This might be one of my all-time favorite reception shots, hahah.


Michael and his dad owning the dance floor.


What better way to end the evening than surrounded by everyone you love :)

Chelsay & Kevin: Wedding

Shooting Kevin & Chelsay's wedding was an absolute joy for Chad and I. They gave us plenty of time for creative portraits and bridal party photos... not to mention the fact that their church was gorgeous, they had a horse drawn carriage, and they are head-over-heels-crazy in love with each other! :)

Here's a quick preview of their amazing wedding day:

Chelsay's mother and sisters going over the toast:


Some finishing touches :)


We stepped outside for a couple quick portraits of Chelsay with her girls before the ceremony.




I love this shot of Kevin and his groomsmen just before Chelsay came down the aisle!


The kiss :)


I love this moment, it's like their smiles are saying "We're married!!!"


We had a great time at Squire's Castle in Willoughby Hills with the whole bridal party.






We even had time to stop by the Mentor Headlands Beach for a few shots with Kevin and Chelsay


What an entrance!


These two did not stop smiling all day :)




At the end of the night, I stepped out with Kevin and his groomsmen while they smoked cigars... I don't know anything about cigars, but I'm pretty sure they had really good ones, hah :)
I love love love this photo of Kevin:


Thanks again, Kevin & Chelsay!!

Jenny & Matt: Wedding

Matt and Jenny had their beautiful wedding and reception at the Avalon Country Club. Their ceremony was very personal and the reception was a non-stop celebration! Chad and I were excited to shoot Matt and Jenny's wedding because we knew were going to see some familiar faces. We photographed Jenny's cousin (Danielle's) wedding last October. We're so thankful for all of our clients, and we're so glad we were there to be a part of Matt and Jenny's wedding day!

Getting the day started with make-up.


Jenny's father's first look at her bouquet.


The ceremony!


I mentioned earlier that their ceremony was a very personal one. Instead of the traditional unity candle, Matt and Jenny had a wine pouring ceremony.


We had a short window of clear skies after the ceremony, and we were able to find some gorgeous locations around the golf course.




The reception began with the newly wed's first dance.


I love the way Jenny's father is smiling ear to ear, so proud of his daughter :)


Everyone was out on the dance floor!






Thanks again Matt and Jenny!!

Dan: Senior Session

I absolutely love the creative freedom that comes with senior sessions. Dan was up for anything, his only request was that we shot "out in the country". I can handle that :) When he showed up in his pick up truck, I was flooded with ideas. We had some gorgeous light to work with, too.

What's more out in the country that corn fields :)




Dan was so relaxed in front of the camera, and it really came through in his photos.




We played around with some off camera lighting, too- I'm happy with the results!




Thanks again, Dan!!

Dani, Nate, Faith, Zack: Family Session

Can I just tell you how much I love photographing this family?? They are so amazing to work with and they're all beautiful- inside and out. I had so much fun on this shoot :)



I bet you can't guess how old he is :)


So adorable!!!


Mid-session dance party :)


Love this one-


I know I didn't create this concept, but I love the way this one turned out!


I love this one because I said, "Let's try something with this.." and they all walked over to it exactly like they are in this photo. They make my job easy :)

Great Blog Post!

I just finished reading a great post on one of my favorite blogs, Eat Healthy!!! Be Happy!!!. You can read it HERE. There's a lot to it, so I'm not going to try and explain it all, but it's on the subject of how pharmaceutical companies market/sell drugs to the healthy, not just the sick. Very interesting stuff. Check it out!

Alexis, Peyton, & Addi: Family Session

I love photographing these girls! We did a shoot last fall, and I can't believe how much they have changed. We had great weather and amazing light to work with. Seriously, how cute are these girls??



I love these next two.. Too cute!!


:D


Peyton and Alexis are so great in front of the camera, especially for their how young they are! I love how Addi's expression is pretty much the opposite of theirs :)


The big sisters :)

Meredith: Senior Session

I never ever get tired of senior sessions- I know I'm always going to be inspired! Meredith's session was so much fun! We had such a gorgeous setting to work with, her outfits were so cute, and she even had some friends there to be a part of the shoot.

I know it's going to be a good shoot when I have the same shirt as the client ;)


This one reminded me of an old film. I love her contemplative expression.




Love this one!!


I like everything about this photo :) This outfit is so perfect for this time of year!


We were able to use this awesome spot for a really unique backdrop.


Thanks again, Meredith!

Lynisa: Senior Session

Yesterday, a client told me she could tell that what I do is my passion, where my heart is, not just my "job". Everyday I think about how blessed I am to do what I love, but it makes me happy that people can see that in me. :)

Lynisa's shoot was one of those sessions that made my mind race with ideas; I felt like I was able to think in new ways. We had ridiculously amazing light and as you can see Lynisa is gorgeous! (A big thanks to Crystal for being the on-sight make up/hair stylist... and just for being awesome.)

So cute!


I love the way the light is coming in behind her on this old stairway.


Favorite! The light, the itty bitty flare, her perfect smile! This image is so simple but I love it!


Ok... tied for favorite :)


Stunning much?? Isn't that dress beautiful??


Thanks again, Lynisa!! I had so much fun and I'm so happy with your photos!

Tyra & Brian: Wedding

So much for my "Lots of posts today!" post... At least I got one posted :D

Anyway, this post is overdue! Brian and Tyra's wedding day was everything we hope for in a wedding. Everything went according to plan and we had lots of time to have fun with the photos. The church was so beautiful, too! (I don't know why so many churches have red/burgendy carpet and yellow windows, haha). And their reception was a BLAST! The dance floor was full all night and so much fun to photograph.
Thanks again, Brian and Tyra!! Your day was amazing and I'm so glad we were there to document it!

Baby Kylie: Family Session

How amazingly adorable is baby Kylie?? She did so well on her first photoshoot. I'm going to post just a short preview since I've got lots to blog today!

I love this one of her in mommy and daddy's arms- so sweet :)




This is my favorite from the day!


So precious!!!


Thanks again, Matt & Nicole for letting me photograph your precious little girl!!

A Squirrel.

That is the reason I have been without the internet for the past 36 hours: A squirrel.

Apparently, a squirrel chewed through our cable line, right where it comes out of the house. The repair man said it happens all of the time, but hopefully that will be the last time it happens to us!

I've got lots of posts coming today so stay tuned :D