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Franklin Park Community Gardens LGBTQ+ Surprise Proposal: Sophia + Cailee
On a Friday evening in early May, Sophia took Cailee for a date night, and they started with a visit to the Community Gardens at Franklin Park. They made their way to this spot between the tall hedges, where Sophia stopped, presented Cailee with a ring, and popped the question! In between her shocked reaction…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Surprise Proposal: Alexandra + Talon
On the first Friday in May, Talon took the day off work and surprised Alexandra with a day date, beginning with a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory. It was the first visit for both of them! That morning in the Himalayan Mountain Biome, against the colorful Chihuly glass display, he dropped to one knee and…
Read MoreFranklin Park Conservatory Engagement: Naomi + Luke
Naomi works at Franklin Park Conservatory, so it was no surprise when she chose to go there for her and Luke’s engagement session last month! First we started at the Community Gardens, with their pup, wearing a bandana to help make their Save the Date! Then we headed inside the Conservatory for more portraits exploring…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio Courthouse + Statehouse Elopement: Lauren + Alec
Last month, on their 11th anniversary, Lauren + Alec eloped! Their courthouse ceremony was just one part of the afternoon. We spent lots more time celebrating with portraits all around downtown – from colorful murals, to the Ohio Statehouse, to the Short North and ending with ice cream! In all, we spent 4 hours together…
Read MoreGoodale Park + Short North LGBTQ+ Engagement: Bryson + Tim
Bryson + Tim had the perfect spring session last month! It was the first Tuesday morning in April, and we began at Goodale Park, where the magnolia grove and other pink flowering trees were in peak bloom. We also had gorgeous morning light to pair it with! From there, we crossed the street into the…
Read MoreColumbus Ohio LGBTQ+ Spring Engagement: Audrey + Laura
Earlier this month, I met up with Audrey + Laura for their spring engagement! Their Friday morning session was in two parts: first we began at the spot where it all began, Slammers! Yes, these two met at a lesbian bar. From there, we took a walk around the block to find some colorful downtown…
Read More2025: WRAPPED! | Columbus Ohio Wedding Photographer
Cheers to 2025: another busy, meaningful, super fun year! As we welcome the new year, I always look forward to my annual review of the prior year, looking back at all the events, milestones, portraits and special moments I documented this year. Let’s jump right in! The year in numbers: 27 full day weddings 12…
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 MoreGerman Village LGBTQ+ Engagement: Laura + Katy
Laura + Katy came to me through many past couples of mine… so it felt like hanging out with old friends! After being guests and wedding party attendants at so many weddings, it’s finally THEIR turn to be marriers! For their spring engagement session in late April, we went to German Village, where we found…
Read MoreGerman Village Spring Engagement: Anna + Noah
I met Anna + Noah at one of the few wedding shows I do, and we hit it off right away. I’m so excited to be their wedding and engagement photographer! For their spring engagement, they chose their own German Village neighborhood as their backdrop. We began at Lindey’s, stopped at the Book Loft on…
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