Shafica and Jason's Summer Castle Engagement Session at Squire's Castle in Willoughby, Ohio

It feels like we waited an eternity to take these engagement photos! I swear we had at least three dates planned, but Covid-19 put a damper on us being able to shoot safely. But let me tell you, it was worth the wait. The greenery was lush and beautiful, the weather was nearly perfect and the golden light towards dusk was a photographer’s dream. Jason and Shafica both can attest to how much I squealed and screamed and jumped up and down out of excitement. It was such a fun evening! We started at Squire’s Castle in Willoughby, Ohio and ended in Chagrin Falls at the shops on Main Street. Those are two of my favorite places to shoot, or honestly just be at, because it’s just so beautiful….

Christine & Ed's Intimate Summer Wedding in Olmsted Falls, Ohio

There is absolutely no doubt that Covid-19 has changed the wedding industry. I feel awful for couples trying to plan a wedding during this strange season of life. Wedding planning definitely didn’t need to be more stressful, yet here we are. But I’m the kind of person who searches for the silver lining, and I think Christine and Ed’s wedding pretty much sums it up perfectly - small, personal, intimate, laid-back, simple and more than anything else, a true celebration of what matters the most, which is love….

Atlas' Outer Space Themed First Birthday Smash Cake Session

I have been thinking about this blog for months now. It’s been so hard to bring myself to write this, partly because it’s emotional and partly because I can’t possibly fathom how to sum up the last year of my life.

**My baby is one. ONE….**

Planning a Wedding During the Coronavirus

There is no doubt that this global pandemic is absolutely insane. I never expected the beginning of my wedding season to be in the midst of coronavirus, but here we are. Some of you are planning weddings and, I’m sure, freaking the eff out. Wedding planning is already stressful enough, but this curve ball doesn’t mean you need to throw in the towel….