Archive for December 2025
Columbus Ohio Surprise Proposal at Goodale Park: Liza + Bobby
On a Friday evening in late November, Bobby took Liza out for a happy hour in their Short North neighborhood, but first he stopped at Goodale Park to surprise her with a gift: a Christmas ornament with the words “Will you marry me?” At that point he dropped to one knee and presented a ring……
Read MoreJordan + Kyle: Published in Columbus Weddings Magazine!
The newest issue of Columbus Weddings Magazine just came out, and I have a wedding inside! Jordan + Kyle’s summer wedding at Retreat 21 is featured on page 28 (and an additional photo appears on page 65). You can find the Spring 2026 issue on newsstands now!
Read MoreDublin Bridge Park LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Jerie + Lisa
On a Saturday evening in November, Jerie brought Lisa for a walk across Dublin’s Bridge Park. But she had more planned than just a simple date night… Jerie had arranged for all of their closest loved ones (some from out of town) to line the bridge, each handing Lisa a flower and a picture, until…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Wedding at Camp Ken Jockety: Allison + Patsy
Patsy + Allison were married this past September at Girl Scouts of Ohio’s Camp Ken Jockety! It was a laid-back Sunday daytime celebration complete with an afternoon tea style reception! They even took a moment out on the terrace for a private first dance, which I absolutely loved. Some of my past weddings clients were…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Park of Roses Surprise Proposal: Bridget + Patrick
It was the second Saturday in November, and Patrick took Bridget on a surprise day trip to Columbus, straight to this spot at the Park of Roses. He dropped to one knee and popped the question. She said YES! We celebrated with portraits around the park, finding all the fall color, and some bubbly! And…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Wedding at Understory: Laura + Katy
Katy + Laura were married this past September at Understory! A picture-perfect sunny day in downtown Columbus and they NAILED that kiss & dip down the aisle! So many past client-friends were present, it was such a joy to spend the day with so many people I adore! We began our day getting ready at…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Surprise Proposal at Scioto Mile: Alyssa + Sam
Here’s a way to kick off the weekend! Sam took Alyssa out for a date night on a Friday evening in late October. But first, a walk across the Main Street Bridge at Scioto Mile… against the city skyline and the setting sun, he dropped to one knee and popped the question! She said YES!…
Read MoreNew Albany Ohio Senior Session at Inniswood Gardens + New Albany High School: Ben
I’ve known Ben since he was about 3, when we moved into a house down the street from us. I’ve been photographing him and his family over the years since, whether a candid moment on the sidewalk, or at his Bar Mitzvah at 13. Now, he’s a senior at New Albany High School, and I…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Surprise Proposal: Jillian + Brandon
It was the last Friday in October, and Brandon + Jillian both had the day off. So he took her out for a morning date at Franklin Park Conservatory, just as the doors opened, before it got too crowded. Against a colorful flower garden and the morning sun, Brandon dropped to one knee and popped…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Wedding at North Bank Park: Megan + Shana
On the last Saturday of August, on Labor Day weekend, Megan + Shana were married at North Bank Park Pavilion! It was a sunny, colorful, joyful downtown holiday weekend celebration with two brides, a few sunflowers, and lots of games. Perfect in every way, I couldn’t get enough! And I feel like I made so…
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