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THE JOURNAL

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We rose with the sun for Hannah and Mitchell’s morning engagement session in September. Their vision for their E-session was cozy and comfortable, two of my favorite “C” words. Another great “C” word is cute, and this session is loaded with it. Cooper, their puppy, came along for some portraits and elevated the cuteness even […]

Hannah & Mitchell: A Cozy Autumn Engagement

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1/22/20

Engagements

Tessa and Shaun wanted an engagement session that felt really comfortable and personal to them. I love that! It’s always a priority to take thoughtful and authentic portraits of my couples. Whether they are more laid back or prefer to get all dressed up, I’m for it. I believe an engagement session should make you […]

Tessa & Shaun: A Chagrin Falls Engagement

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1/21/20

Engagements

Paige and Justin met in a Business Law class at Baldwin Wallace University. We headed back to their Alma Mater for their engagement session last July. As we walked around the university, Paige and Justin reminisced on stories from that season together. They pointed out the buildings they had classes in, the dorms they lived […]

Paige & Justin: Baldwin Wallace Engagement

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1/14/20

Engagements

It was a cloudy Cleveland evening when Niko and I met Erin and Cody for their engagement session this past July. We were lucky it never started raining. We were even luckier the dark clouds made the green trees of the Cultural Gardens really rich and vibrant. It was a beautiful, relaxing evening with these […]

Erin & Cody: Cleveland Cultural Gardens

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1/02/20

Engagements

From the moment I met Allie and Jake I knew we were a match made in heaven. As they talked about their vision for the wedding and engagement session, I grew more and more excited to serve them. It’s important to choose wedding vendors who get you and are compatible with your vision.   On […]

Allie & Jake: Cultural Gardens & Cleveland Museum of Art

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7/14/19

Engagements

Despite the higher temperatures for the next couple of days, Fall is alive and well in Cleveland, Ohio. Brad and Shae were the epitome of Autumn romance during their engagement session at Squire’s Castle and Edgewater State Park last Saturday. I love their sweaters and Shae’s cute green scarf! As we walked along the shore […]

Shae & Brad: A Cleveland Engagement

10/08/18

Engagements

I’m often asked about the kind of places I love to do portrait sessions. My answer? I have three: gardens, estates, and museums. I’m passionate about places that have a sense of history. I’m endlessly inspired by architecture. It’s the grandness of a space contrasted by gorgeous little details that get my heart pumping. When […]

Rebecca & Joe: An Autumn Cleveland Engagement

10/04/18

Engagements