Bailey and Jacob’s love story began in the sweetest way imaginable—first grade! Can you believe they had their first class together? It so heartwarming to think that their journey started in childhood, blossoming into the beautiful relationship they share today. We kicked off their engagement session at a sentimental location: Summit Elementary, where it all […]

Starting Their Session at the University of Dayton Mary and Owen’s engagement session was the perfect mix of sentimental locations, cozy fall tones, and heartfelt moments. I absolutely love it when couples choose locations that mean something to them, and starting their engagement session at the University of Dayton made this one extra special. Exploring […]

Oh my goodness, I absolutely love it when we get to do engagement sessions at the Dayton Art Institute and the Dayton Masonic Temple! These locations are just so timeless and offer the perfect backdrop for capturing love stories. And let me tell you, Jayde and Ethan’s engagement session was nothing short of magical. The […]

Oh my goodness, we had the most beautiful fall wedding celebrating Natalie and Nick at CC’s Blooms in Lebanon, Ohio! CC’s Blooms is such a unique and charming venue, perfect for couples looking for a dreamy garden-inspired wedding. With its lush surroundings and intimate feel, it creates a romantic atmosphere that’s just unmatched. And the […]

A Rare Look at Fall Family Mini Sessions This blog post is a little different — a fall family mini session at Wegerzyn Gardens. Mini sessions are something I typically offer only a few times a year, usually in the spring and fall, with the occasional holiday setup in a studio. This morning at Wegerzyn […]

A Rainy Day Engagement Session at Cox Arboretum Becca and Zach’s engagement session at Cox Arboretum is proof that a little rain can lead to some truly magical moments. We watched the weather apps all day, debating whether to reschedule, but ultimately decided to go for it — and I’m so glad we did. Layered […]

Five Years of Family Memories at Cox Arboretum The Griffiths family holds a special place in my heart — this was the fifth time I’ve photographed them, all at Cox Arboretum. There’s something incredibly meaningful about documenting the same family year after year, watching kids grow, and relationships deepen. This fall family session featured some […]

Soft Light & Timeless Family Moments at Cox Arboretum The Nichols family session at Cox Arboretum had some of the best lighting I’ve seen all season. It was one of those perfectly cloudy days where the light stays soft and even, with just enough brightness peeking through to create that dreamy glow. This type of […]

While I often blog full wedding days, I also love showcasing lite wedding collections — and Kelly and James’ intimate wedding at The Transept was the perfect example of how beautiful and meaningful smaller celebrations can be. Lite collections are ideal for couples who want coverage of the ceremony and portraits without a full-day timeline. […]

Luke and Camille’s summer engagement session at Ault Park was the perfect mix of fun, romantic, and golden-hour magic. From the moment we started, it was clear these two were completely comfortable together. That kind of ease always translates beautifully on camera. They chose light, neutral outfits that worked perfectly with Ault Park’s architecture and […]