Janel & Greg | Downtown Cleveland Sunset Engagement

October 9, 2015

Boy meets girl at college. Girl moves to Cleveland to be with boy post-college. Boy proposes to girl when she's least expecting it. Girl and boy plan an amazing destination wedding but do a little Cleveland engagement session because they like their city. ;) Meet Janel and Greg!

I think Anna Kendrick has a twin, and her name is Janel!

This amazing sun had me all giddy. We got the most perfect day for a session!

Greg wasn't so sure about this whole engagement photo thing, but by the end I think maaaaybe he was having a good time. These two rocked these photos!

(Shot on Contax 645 with Portra 400 | Developed/Scanned by Richard Photo Lab)

Cristy & Denney | Engagement

February 5, 2014

The perfect little snowflakes were falling outside while Cristy and Denney were settled inside Jeni's surrounded by family. We laughed about eating ice cream when it was 20 degrees outside, but we all agreed that there's never a bad time for Jeni's. Coffee arrived to warm cold hands and we ventured outside for some snowy engagement and family photos.

These are some favorites. I've learned to absolutely love shooting in the snow, and put a wonderful family in that snow? Perfection.

Note: I got to eat this macaroon after doing the ring shot. It was divine!

The coolest family!

I love this one of you, Cristy! :)

Sarah & Anthony | Huntington Beach Engagement

October 1, 2013

It was a BEAUTIFUL night to spend on the beach. Cleveland really does have some of the most gorgeous scenery, and that includes Lake Erie. I was so glad Sarah and Anthony picked Huntington Beach for their session because it's one of my favorite places to shoot!

These two knew right away that they were going to be together forever. After a chance meeting at a car dealership ... here they are, ready to get married! I just love stories like theirs. One moment could have changed everything, but obviously Sarah and Anthony are meant to be.

You two are ridiculously good looking.

Love these shots ...

Such a perfect hazy Cleveland sunset.

Melissa & Derek | Downtown Cleveland Engagement

September 19, 2013

Downtown Cleveland is so underrated. I love the energy happening downtown these days, the vibrant restaurants, the architecture. I mean, come on, that shot up there doesn't look like your typical Cleveland, right? Well, it is. It's Cleveland, and I love it.

I'm always excited when a couple suggests the city for an engagement session and Melissa and Derek were committed to it. We traveled all around to get some of their favorite spots, and they were such sports the whole time. Enjoy my favorites of this lovely couple!