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Ashley & Dan | Engagement05.16.12

They agreed to go to their sophomore year Homecoming dance together … but just as friends. It went well, but it wasn’t until years later that Ashley and Dan started dating. And now look at them! Those teenagers had no idea that they’d be walking down the aisle together all grown up.

We met in Medina—their hometown—on a beautiful, SUNNY evening. I love that they wanted to document their engagement in Medina because that’s where their story started. And that’s just what I love to do. Document stories. Enjoy this one.

You two are so cute!

OK, get ready for these. Their ACTUAL Homecoming photo in Medina Square, a reenactment of the awkward high school dance photo in the same location, and an updated portrait.

These next few are my favorite. The light was AWESOME!

To see more from Ashley and Dan’s engagement session, click here to view a SLIDESHOW.

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Ashley & Justin | Engagement05.07.12

I met them on a beautiful day in the heart of Chagrin Falls, and I knew it was going to be a great session. Justin made Ashley laugh the whole time (major points for him!) and you could just tell how much Ashley adored him. This is the No. 1 reason I love doing engagement sessions before I shoot a couple’s wedding—you get to know them and they get to know your shooting style, which makes the wedding a lot smoother and more fun!

Super excited to work with these two again in a just a couple short months! Their wedding is going to be beautiful.

See them there in the picture on the left?? Teeny tiny!

You guys should not have let me take that popcorn. I seriously ate it in two days!

Look at those model faces! Love it.

I love the one on the right. That picnic table was so warped but they didn’t even hesitate to jump on it for a picture.

To see more from Ashley and Justin’s engagement session, click here to view a SLIDESHOW.

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Amanda & Nathan | Maternity05.02.12

Ohhhh baby (no pun intended!) was I nervous for this shoot. Amanda and Nathan are photographers in Northeast Ohio, which means that they would UNDERSTAND what I was or was not doing during the shoot. We met for coffee beforehand and, lucky for me, I realized quickly that these two are totally laid back and sweet as can be. They’re expecting their first baby ANY day now, and I know they’re going to be awesome parents.

I’m so honored to have photographed you, Amanda and Nathan! THANK YOU for trusting me with your maternity photos.

You two are so stinkin’ adorable!

We had to reschedule this shoot a few times because of rain, but I think Amanda would agree that we got PERFECT weather our fourth try!

Oh hilarious. Nathan wanted to show off his stomach too. HAHA!

To see more of Amanda and Nathan’s maternity shoot, click here to view a SLIDESHOW.

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Baby Lane | Newborn04.30.12

Is there anything sweeter than this little guy?? Really, anything?

I was SO lucky to be asked to photograph baby Lane at just six days old. SIX! Small world: His parents, Kirsten and Mike, are from Cincinnati, and Kirsten and I had the same makeup artist at our weddings (hi, Nancy)! If that, plus their sweet personalities, didn’t make me like them, the fact that they named their little baby boy “Lane” sealed the deal!

This sweet guy hardly fussed the entire session. I think he knew he was modeling … and he did sooo good! Enjoy my favorites, and then click on the slideshow link at the bottom to see more favorites!

Who doesn’t love little baby toes? I think everything’s cuter in miniature.

You two are so beautiful.

Little Lane’s nursery is so cute! His talented mom made a lot of what you see here.

I think this is my favorite.

To see more of baby Lane, click here to view a SLIDESHOW.

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Cincinnati Portraits: Nicole & Kelby07.23.11

Oh man. Where do I even start with these two? Nicole and Kelby (or Cole and Kelb as I like to call them ) are two of my best friends and they just so happen to be a perfect couple. We all went to Miami U and moved to Cincinnati after college, so lucky for me, I get to see them a lot! Cole and I lived together at Miami, traveled to Luxembourg to study abroad and are both from Northeast Ohio, so needless to say, we have some awesome memories (And some pretty ridiculous memories. You’d probably think Cole and I were nuts if you were observing us in a coffee shop. We have a unique sense of humor )!

One of my most favorite stories that I tell almost anyone I meet is that … wait for it … I’m the emergency contact for Cole and Kelb’s cat, Bella. Yes, you read that right. I’m the person the vet calls when Cole and Kelb are out of town and Bella needs emergency attention. Didn’t know there was such a thing for a cat? Me either until they asked if I would be willing to be listed. It’s pretty much like being Bella’s godmother. Don’t mess with me.

Cole and Kelb, you two are seriously awesome. THANK YOU for hanging out with me for the evening. Please tell Bella that her emergency contact misses her.

I’m trying a new thing–video slideshows! You know I love music, and I especially think photos are powerful with music. Let me know what you think of this slideshow that shows extended pictures from Cole and Kelb’s session. It might just be something I continue on.

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