Why People Choose to Have Small, Intimate Weddings: Embracing Quality Over Quantity

In a world where bigger often seems better, there's a heartwarming trend that's taking the wedding scene by storm: small, intimate weddings. Think cozy gatherings, genuine smiles, and heartfelt connections that make your heart skip a beat. It's like the difference between a blockbuster movie and a cherished indie film - both have their allure, but there's something undeniably magical about the intimate ones….

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Jessica and Donald's Romantic Summer Engagement Session at The Rose Gardens and Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio

They told me it was their first professional photo shoot as a couple. I didn't believe them, partly because of how flawless they were THE ENTIRE SESSION, partly because I ALWAYS see photos of them on social media and partly because Jessica is a professional photographer. I've known Jess for a few years. We initially met because of our professions at a local creative entrepreneurs meeting with a group called the Rising Tide Society. If you follow me on social, you know I talk about this group... a lot. It's an amazing group to learn from, but even more amazing to develop authentic, beautiful friendships from. I'm so grateful I met Jessica at one of these meetings and have gotten to work with her a few times at weddings. She's just a sweet and kind human being! Throughout all of our time hanging out and working together, I've gotten to hear a lot about Donny. I couldn't believe our first official meeting was at their engagement session!…

Becca and Rich's Woodsy Summer Engagement Session in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio

While we know a lot of the same people, for some reason Becca and Rich's path hadn't crossed with mine until they emailed me about their wedding. It's funny how that works, but I'm so glad it happened! They are so down to earth and I can totally envision their wedding being a huge gathering of people having THE BEST time ever. Too bad we have to wait until October!...

Great Gatsby Inspired Fall Session in Downtown Youngstown Ohio

Fall is generally the busiest time of the year for me, so it's no surprise that I'm just now getting around to blogging this session :P In all the hustle and bustle, I thankfully had the opportunity to throw together a shoot, just for fun. Often times we forget how important it is to do something for ourselves, and this shoot was purely for adventure, collaboration and really to take advantage of the last of the warm, glowy Fall light before the cold, winter air made its way into Ohio...