Archive for July 2025
Columbus Ohio Surprise Proposal at Canopy Hotel: Mia + Phillip
On the last Friday evening in June, Phillip surprised Mia by coming in from out of town. He set up this private spot at the Canopy Hotel in downtown Columbus and then out of nowhere… it poured! But when you’ve already waited 8 years for this moment, what’s another 30 minutes? We waited for the…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Elopement: Becca + Ardel
On a Tuesday morning in late June, Becca + Ardel eloped at Franklin Park Conservatory! As soon as the doors opened at 10am, we stepped into the Butterfly Room and had the space to ourselves. Just these two, their officiant (The Uncommon Officiant), myself, and the many plants and butterflies. Once married, we continued with…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Indian Wedding Day 2: Anamika + Jared’s Mandva Moorat, Haldi, Sangeet & Garba
Anamika + Jared’s wedding weekend in May encompassed 3 days of events, and they invited me along for it all! We kicked things off with their Mehndi at Goodale Park on Thursday evening. Then we continued the celebration on Friday with Day 2 of events, beginning with a morning Mandva Moorat and Haldi at the…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Surprise Proposal: Kara + Marcus
A Monday afternoon sunny surprise proposal! After 5 years together, Marcus brought Kara to Franklin Park Conservatory on the 2nd day of June, and led her to the Celebration Garden. Here he dropped to one knee, presented a ring custom designed ring, and popped the question. She said YES! 💍 We celebrated with more portraits…
Read MoreDowntown Columbus Engagement at Scioto Mile: Emily + Bobby
Emily + Bobby dressed to impress at their evening engagement session in downtown Columbus last month! We explored Scioto Mile, taking in the skyline, bridges, golden hour and a stop at the Cultural Art Center courtyard. Then we headed down the street to Hank’s Restaurant for some drinks! Can’t wait to see them again at…
Read MoreKingwood Center Gardens LGBTQ+ Engagement: Shannon + Carla
Shannon + Carla are getting married this fall at the Kitchen in Columbus! But first, we met up at Kingwood Center Gardens in Mansfield for their spring engagement. We had already rescheduled once due to weather, so when it was raining upon our arrival, we went for it anyway, umbrellas in hand! And they did…
Read MoreCleveland LGBTQ+ Elopement at Lake Erie Bluffs Park: Amy + Linda
At their spring engagement, Amy + Linda told me they couldn’t head back to Linda’s home in Puerto Rico to get married on the beach there, so they picked the next best thing – the nearest beach to them here in Ohio… up north, at Lake Erie Bluffs! I personally find the water to be…
Read MoreThe Grand Event Center Wedding: Weltha + Stefan
Weltha (they/them) + Stefan’s (he/him) spring wedding at the Grand Event Center was a chill Sunday celebration, filled with unique style and details. It was a beautiful sunny morning, beginning with a first look out in the courtyard, and continuing with their ceremony, a brunch meal, yummy treats from Three Bites Bakery, and a packed…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Church Wedding: Karen + Nancy
It was the 3rd Saturday of May, one of the most popular weekends of the year, and I was booked all weekend for a huge multi-day wedding. But in between all the events I photographed that weekend, I managed to squeeze in a last-minute ceremony for Karen + Nancy! Last year I photographed their daughter…
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