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….
Read MoreWhen I entered into the new year of 2018, I had such a momentum going and I couldn’t describe it. I instantly felt like the year was going to be the best in my career but also the most challenging. I never could’ve imaged just what that meant, but it truly was both absolutely wonderful and absolutely exhausting. Even with all of the challenges, I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I experienced the highest of highs and fulfilled some career goals that I am so thankful for. I felt the pressure of being a seasonal wedding photographer in Ohio, with an overflowing work schedule and never ending to do list. I learned from my shortcomings and truly value those experiences, even though it felt at times like I’d never see the light at the end of the tunnel….
Read MoreYesterday’s blog was all about my trip to Bar Harbor, Maine and the incredible elopement I photographed while I was there. If you missed Lyndsay and Nate’s feature, click here to check it out!
Preparing for this trip was super stressful. It was the first time in years I was away from Lou and the dogs for that long of a time period. Not only that, this was wedding number 5 for me in September alone, and my wedding season wasn’t even at it’s peak yet. Oh, and I had just a month and a half prior found out that I was pregnant. Talk about stress! ;] On top of all of that, I knew that we essentially had one day of no driving and non-work related things, so I tried to figure out how I could jam in all of the touristy Bar Harbor things into an afternoon…
Read MoreNothing makes me happier than when people I’ve known for a very long time ask me to shoot their wedding. It’s seriously such an honor. What’s even sweeter is when my long time friend’s fiancé (whom I’ve never met) reaches out because he knows that having me as their wedding photographer would make his bride-to-be so happy. That’s what happened with Nate and Lyndsay and in that very moment, I knew my friend was marrying a man who holds her love and happiness above anything else. I couldn’t wait to start planning with them!…
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