Can I just say how much I adore this family? I can’t get enough of them! Chelsea and Jared are just so down to earth and Ava and Aza (the twins) are just about as sweet as they come. I’ve been looking forward to their wedding for quite a while, but it was worth the wait!…
Read MoreI fall in love with Lake Erie every time I'm there. There are a few particular lakes around here that hold such great memories for me and Lake Erie is one of them. Getting to photograph there combines so many great things for me, so I was over the moon excited when Chelsea mentioned Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor, Ohio. No, I'd never been there before but I absolutely love a good adventure with my couples! The weather was perfect for their engagement session and we were so fortunate to have some cool clouds and a magical sunset….
Read MoreThey 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!…
Read MoreSince 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
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