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Wild Goose Creative + Park of Roses Wedding: Tori + Ben
Tori and Ben had a totally unique wedding, reflecting them completely and throwing all tradition out the window – and I loved every minute of it! After all, Tori was the one who proposed to Ben, so I was in love with them from our first meeting and couldn’t wait to see their big day…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ Surprise Wedding: David + Glenn
A surprise wedding! That’s exactly what David and Glenn’s family had in store when they were in town for another family reunion, one year ago today. They followed instructions from the couple, who live locally, to meet them on the steps of Veteran’s Memorial for a family photoshoot. The couple – who were already married…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Backyard Jewish Wedding: Hagar + Anatoliy
I just loved being a part of Hagar and Anatoliy’s backyard Jewish wedding! Their big day combined their Israeli and Russian backgrounds for a meaningful and joyous celebration. Our day began with the couple getting ready – Anatoliy at his parents’ home, and Hagar at the Hilton Downtown. Their first look took place on the…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Surprise Proposal at Scioto Mile: Cortnie + Cody
Cody was worried Cortnie would be hard to surprise, but on a Sunday evening in mid-August, he pulled it off! After a nice dinner to celebrate her upcoming graduation, they went for a walk along the Scioto Mile at dusk, where he dropped to one knee with a ring, and then I sprung out with…
Read MoreColumbus Zoo Heart of Africa Wedding: Ellen + Alec
Ellen and Alec have been such a fun couple to work with since we first connected, and then their fall engagement last year! Their Columbus Zoo wedding at the Heart of Africa Event Center was an absolutely perfect day. We had a gorgeous summer day, with plenty of sunshine and all the zoo animals! We…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Family Session at Jeffrey Mansion: Anna, Eugene + baby Franklin
Baby Franklin is one chill dude. He didn’t give me any smiles at our session last month at Jeffrey Mansion, but do I care? I want to capture kiddos as they are. So give me all the serious looks and all the morning light, too!
Read MoreColumbus Park of Roses Queer Wedding: Colleen + Josie
I may not be much of a morning person, but okay, give me alll the queer rainbow-themed rose garden morning brunch weddings, please and thank you, Colleen + Josie! Their Columbus Park of Roses queer wedding was literally everything. Their smiles and bright colors were refreshing and inspiring. After each bride got into their dress,…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Newborn Photographer: Baby Caroline
Three years ago I photographed Sara + Jared’s August 2016 wedding, and earlier this summer I had the opportunity to photograph their first portraits together with baby Caroline! I joined them at their Upper Arlington home on a Tuesday morning in mid-June. It was a beautiful summer day, so after photographing indoors around their home,…
Read MorePark of Roses Anniversary Session: Jan + Bruce
45 years ago, Jan + Bruce eloped in a rose garden in the city where they lived. This year they celebrated their milestone anniversary with a portrait session at our local rose garden, the Park of Roses. We met up on a Friday morning in early July, soaking up that lovely morning light, and dodging…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ Elopement: Brianna + Christy
Brianna + Christy eloped last week! But a month before that, we met up in downtown Columbus for some engagement pictures. We walked around the Scioto Mile as the sun set, and I learned more about their story and their plans to elope the following month. They were keeping their plans pretty secretive, so it…
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