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Annie and Ryan’s summer wedding at the Vineyards on Pine Lake was a dream! When we met, I was immediately treated like a friend. After photographing their engagement, I could see how easily they acted with one another! Simply put: they fit. Their wedding also fit their personalities. From attention to detail (scroll to see […]

Vineyards on Pine Lake Wedding, Columbiana, Ohio | Annie + Ryan

bride and groom exiting the ceremony

March 8, 2022

Travel, Weddings

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First let me paint this wedding for you. It’s a summer day. There is a little breeze blowing through the air. The ceremony is amongst greenery that is lush and vibrant with life. Everyone there is giddy with excitement. You can eat pies and s’mores with a glass of delicious wine. The reception is outdoors, […]

ThornCreek Winery Wedding (now Orchid House Winery), Aurora, Ohio | Katie + Marc

bride and groom enter into their reception

January 24, 2022

Weddings

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The moment Jaz and Charlie inquired, I fell in love. The words they used to not only describe my work, but also their relationship still hit me to this day. They proved to create a wedding that was “uniquely them”. It had open summer fields, colorful flowers, and a tent with twinkle lights galore! Heartland […]

Heartland on Heritage Wedding, Magnolia, Ohio | Jaz + Charlie

candid reception entrance

January 11, 2022

Travel, Weddings

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Lauren and Mike’s wedding day in Solon was pure delight! Everything about their sunny day in June made for one magical memory. Surrounded by family and friends, they spent their day full of so much joy! When planning their photos Lauren asked for rolling green hills. As I drove home from our walkthrough I passed […]

Signature of Solon Wedding, Solon, Ohio | Lauren + Mike

bride and groom kissing after their cake cut

December 17, 2021

Weddings

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If you need a hidden wedding venue in Medina, look no further than Blue Heron. This old golf course turned event center is cradled in some gorgeous grounds. With a perfect view of the sun setting, Kristen and Stephen said their vows alongside their family and friends and then partied the entire night away. First […]

Blue Heron Event Center Wedding, Medina, Ohio | Kristen + Stephen

bride and groom walking across bridge

August 5, 2021

Weddings

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Jessica and Dale’s timeless Columbus wedding survived so much. From schedule changes due to pandemic restrictions, protest safety, to even venue and vendor swaps; these two could have thrown their hands in the air to give up. Instead, they pulled off an extraordinary evening, celebrating their love in style. First let’s chat about this style. […]

Ohio Statehouse & The Estate at New Albany Wedding, Columbus, Ohio | Jessica + Dale

bride and groom in the columns of the statehouse

May 21, 2021

Travel, Weddings

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Yes this wedding was located in Cleveland, Ohio, but it was still a destination wedding. Lauren and Alex hail from the beautiful state of Seattle, and planned this entire Windows on the River soiree across an entire country! I think they deserve all the cookies for this feat! When I first met them in Seattle, […]

Windows on the River Wedding, Cleveland, Ohio | Lauren + Alex

bride and groom exiting the wedding ceremony

April 23, 2021

Weddings

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The Empire Bluffs in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park are a hidden treasure. If you are in Michigan, please do yourself a favor and hike at least one portion of this park! The first time I had the honor was in 2016 to capture this surprise proposal! To my friends who’ve been with me through […]

Empire Bluffs Surprise Proposal | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park

thumbs in the air, hugging after she said yes

February 18, 2021

Engagements, Travel

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What do you do if it is rainy on your wedding day? Eat burgers and dance a little of course! Thankfully though, it didn’t rain the ENTIRE day for Maureen & Nick’s wedding! We lucked out with our timing with a few small adjustments day of, and making the best of the location we were […]

Swensons Wedding Akron, Ohio | Maureen + Nick

swenson's burger toast with the bride and groom

February 8, 2021

Weddings

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Lauren and Jake is an amazing couple! I could end this post there, but I won’t. They made my double header wedding weekend a breeze, and I remember leaving their day with such a spirit inside me. It all took place at the Estate at New Albany in the peak of summer! First and foremost, […]

The Estate at New Albany Wedding, Columbus, Ohio | Lauren + Jake

bride and groom candid portrait

January 22, 2021

Travel, Weddings