Klopta Family Session at Ford Nature Center in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio

Since the wedding haze of September hasn't really hit me yet, I figured I'd sneak in a blog or two on some sessions other than brides and grooms :P This session with Melissa and T.J. was in June for the kiddos birthdays (anyone else a June baby? I am, too!). I've photographed these guys quite a few times now, and Harper and Zander sure know how to keep me on my toes in the best way possible. Our first session involved matching Batman and Robin capes, our second was a light saber sword fight, our third involved some good ole' fashioned Cleveland Browns gear and our latest one, T.J. not so sneakily tied in some wine and gold colored clothes because they're big Cavs fans like I am. Needless to say, I appreciated the outfit choices :P

Mart and Diane's 50th Wedding Anniversary at Mosquito Lake in Mecca, Ohio

What does it take to sustain a marriage? I found myself asking that question after I photographed my aunt and uncle for their 50th wedding anniversary. Sure, every year you celebrate an anniversary and look at it as a number. But what does that number really mean? What transpires through the years that contributes to your lasting relationship? An anniversary is far more than just a number...

Lauren & Steve's Summer Engagement Session at The Rose Gardens and Lanterman's Mill in Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio

The Path to Self Discovery - A Styled Shoot by Women Empowering Women

It all started in a coffee shop. Two complete strangers chose to meet to talk about working together on a project. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but I knew I was sitting on an idea - an idea that was waiting for the right counterpart to come along. You never quite know when or why, but timing has its way of working things out for you...