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THE JOURNAL

the JOURNAL

  Emily and John are a big ball of light. They radiate joy. They’re playful, fun-loving, and full of surprises. In fact, when I asked John what his favorite quality about Emily is, he said, “Emily spreads love so easily. She is unconditional joy.” I can’t think of a more accurate statement to describe them […]

Emily & John: A Goldenrod Engagement

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1/31/20

Engagements

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

Julia and Andy’s wedding at Lake Erie Building was filled with elements that reflected their fun, creative personalities. Their elegant vision blended beautifully with the industrial feel of their venue.  Lake Erie Building is a bright venue with clean white walls and big windows. It was the perfect blank slate for their dusty pink pops […]

Julia & Andy: A Lake Erie Building Celebration

1/21/20

Weddings

A few times a year I like to do a personal project just for me. This keeps photography fun and stretches my creativity in new ways. My new sweet friend and fellow photographer, Sierra, helped me bring this elegant wedding portrait session to life. She and her husband, Seth, drove up to Cleveland and we […]

Sierra & Seth: Styled Wedding Portraits

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1/13/20

For the Bride

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