A Garden Party Wedding Full of Color, Community, and Joy

My First Full Wedding Day — and One I’ll Never Forget! This was my first time photographing both a wedding ceremony and reception — and it couldn’t have been more special. Held at the stunning Holden Arboretum in Northeast Ohio, this wedding was filled with bold color, garden party vibes, and the kind of joy […]
Why Golden Hour Makes All the Difference

The Best Time of Day for Outdoor Photos in Ohio? It’s Golden Hour. If you’ve ever wondered why some outdoor photos feel extra dreamy — glowing skin, soft light, warm tones — you’re probably looking at something taken during golden hour. Golden hour is that short window of time just after sunrise or right before […]
Country Love Looks Like This

An Orchard Engagement Session at Golden Hour A Creative First: Starting My Engagement Portfolio This golden hour orchard session was something special — not just because of the glowing light or the quiet rows of apple trees, but because it marked a little milestone for me: my first engagement session in a new creative series. […]
Sweet Moments Before Baby #2 Arrives

My First Maternity Session! I recently visited my cousin in Virginia and we carved out some time for something really special: a maternity photo session! She’s expecting her second child next month, and I have been itching to get into maternity work… so it was a win win. This was actually my first maternity session, […]