Columbus Ohio Surprise Proposal at the Park of Roses: Megan + Joey

May 22, 2019

Megan had just returned from weekend trip out of town when Joey proposed taking her out to the park that Monday evening for a picnic. It was a bit out of character, but it was such a beautiful evening, she didn’t even question it! So Joey put together some chicken sandwiches, grabbed their two pups…

Columbus Ohio Surprise Proposal: Mandy + Milton

May 18, 2019

It was a beautifully sunny Sunday afternoon in early May when I headed downtown to photograph Milton’s surprise proposal to Mandy! All she knew was that he had arranged for a portrait session for the two of them. The perfect plan to get her to look her best – and also not exactly untrue! I…

Columbus Ohio Newborn Photographer: Baby Simone

May 17, 2019

Almost 3 years ago, I photographed Emily and Jillian’s wedding, so it was such an honor to be invited back to capture this next chapter: the arrival of baby Simone. We actually tried to squeeze in a last-minute maternity session before she was due, but she surprised us all by arriving 2 weeks early! I…

Columbus Museum of Art Engagement: Amy + Bob

May 14, 2019

My friends Amy and Bob are engaged and I couldn’t be more thrilled for them! They’re two artists so they knew exactly where they wanted to go for their engagement session – the Columbus Museum of Art. We met there on sunny spring evening, the first Thursday of May. We started inside the main atrium,…

Cincinnati Spring Engagement: Emma + Jared

May 10, 2019

Last month I took a little day trip down to Cincinnati to two different portrait sessions! One of them was an engagement session with Emma and Jared. Jared is the brother of a good friend of mine, and we have so many mutual friends between us, so our evening exploring Washington Park and Over the…

Cleveland Orthodox Jewish Wedding: Tali + Noam

May 8, 2019

When your spring wedding turns into a snowglobe, you embrace it! Tali + Noam didn’t envision a snowy scene for their late-March wedding, but when it came time for portraits, they and their wedding party did not hesitate to take advantage of the backdrop with outdoor portraits. It was cold but totally worth it! And…

Topiary Park Columbus Surprise Proposal: Gabrielle + Kirk

April 25, 2019

They had the ring picked out, it was just a matter of when and where! Kirk surprised Gabrielle with a picnic at the Topiary Park on a Saturday afternoon in mid-April. As they’re both bookworms, Kirk selected this location for the literary scene brought to life amongst the topiaries, and the main library in the…

Scioto Mile Downtown Columbus Engagement: Colleen + Josie

April 23, 2019

After a couple of reschedules, we finally found the perfect Friday afternoon for Colleen + Josie’s spring engagement! We meet up at the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus, a location these two often visit for walks, I just happened to join them this time. They dressed formally – Colleen in a custom suit just completed…

Columbus Ohio Mitzvah Photographer: Katie

April 19, 2019

I had a total blast with Katie at her bat mitzvah! It’s been an honor to get to know her and her family, and learn all about her journey to this day. From her service at Congregation Beth Tikvah in Worthington, to her reception at Scioto Country Club in Upper Arlington, this girl was ear-to-ear…

Columbus Ohio Surprise Proposal: Nathaniel + Mayara

April 9, 2019

On a Thursday evening in late March, I staked out my spot in downtown Dublin awaiting Nathaniel and Mayara’s arrival. He had planned a night out together, recreating their first date – dinner at nearby La Scala restaurant, followed by Jeni’s ice cream on the back of his pickup truck. As I waited for them…