Paige and Cale's Formal Winter Engagement Session at The Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown, Ohio

From the second I met Paige, I knew we'd get along well! She has a sophisticated style and we share a love for great wine, so it was super easy to fall in love with her wedding plans and the two of them as a couple! I'm definitely an old soul and love anything classic, vintage and slightly over the top. I think I'll get all of those from Paige and Cale's 1920s glam wedding vibes. There will be ivory, midnight blue, burgundy and gold hues, flowers and lots of candlelight, not to mention the hint of ostrich feathers to really tie everything together and put that little extra wow factor in the details....

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

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!...

Five Things Every Couple Should Know to Have an Amazing Engagement Session

Wedding planning can be stressful, but Engagement Sessions don't have to feel like a chore! Most of my couples are actually surprised at how fun the session is. They're actually one of my favorite parts of the time I spend with my couples because we get to create something really special while getting to know each other better. If you're feeling a little stressed or lost about planning your e-sesh, here are five tips to help you feel more prepared for your time in the spotlight...