Woodland Inspired Spring Styled Shoot in Canfield, Ohio

This shoot came about towards the end of winter when I was incredibly over the cold and snow. I just wanted greenery, beautiful flowers and all the lovely colors that comes with spring. I was also desperate to create SOMETHING. I didn't know what that something was going to be, until the idea popped into my head that I needed to make a dress. Ya'll. I can't sew very well and constructing an article of clothing just isn't my forte. But I had a vision, so naturally I told my mother and enlisted her help in making this vision something tangible. If you don't know, my mother is kind of a crafty genius. She has been able to make nearly everything I've ever asked her to and I'm so grateful that we get to create artwork together!..

Styled Shoot with The Garment Theory in Downtown Youngstown, Ohio

When it comes to style, Hillary and Andrea of The Garment Theory have it in spades. If you're in Youngstown, Ohio then I'm sure you have heard of them, unless you have been living under a rock :P In that case, Hillary and Andrea are local fashion bloggers and large advocates of supporting local businesses. If you scroll through their blog or their Instagram feed, you'll see that they throw together killer outfits from stores in the area. They're also stellar at finding the best deals on clothes, shoes, jewelry and all those great items that make up the perfect outfit. I'm always so impressed on the different looks they come up with and attention to details they have, not to mention how affordable their looks are. I just want them to be my personal shoppers ;] With all of that talent, I have to add that they are sweet and kind as can be!...

Youngstown Photographers Spring Headshot Swap in Downtown Youngstown on Federal Street

What happens when you put seven local photographers together, fully equipped with cameras and cheesy one liners? The answer is a lot of laughter, light chasing, beautiful photos and weird looks from strangers.

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...