Willoughby Ohio Lifestyle Family Photos

March 16, 2016

When this family asks me to photograph them for their annual Christmas cards, I say yes every time. I mean, just look at these photos. Jeffrey is the cutest, smiliest little guy alive. They're always so happy together. And they can make 30 degrees with no coats look really, really warm.

That photo up there on the right is hilarious to me. We were trying to get a couple photos of Matthew and Jen by themselves but Jeffrey wanted to be in on the fun too, so he squeeeeezed himself between them. See below for what transpired. Hahaha!

Medina Ohio Apple Orchard Family Photos

February 8, 2016

Family photos at the apple orchard? Yes, please. It's the best way to celebrate fall AND have fun with your crew. And I get to take photos of all the fun you're having. :)

The O family has a tradition of picking apples at Pick n' Save Orchard each year, so this was the perfect spot for meaningful photos. And we all learned that little Sammy is an apple maniac. He couldn't have cared less about anything but those juicy apples. Hilarious!

Edgewater Park Cleveland Lifestyle Family Photos

December 16, 2015

I'm throwing it all the way back to the summer to show you this sunny lifestyle goodness. Strangely, it doesn't look that much different than now. Green grass, no need to wear coats, a little sun peeking through ...

Enjoy Miss Ariella and her family!

Alex & Travis | Hillcrest Orchards Wedding

July 29, 2015

Alex and Travis got married on an overcast spring day on Alex's family's apple orchard. The cloudy sky made the greens of the orchard pop and the light just right for their outdoor wedding ceremony. I was smitten with everything, including the lovely couple, from start to finish.

These two are so caring and patient with each other. They're incredibly selfless and really, really good at living in the moment, which is something so admirable in one person, let alone a couple! Alex and Travis love their family and friends fiercely and worked so hard to include everyone in their big day.

I have SO many favorite moments from their wedding day:

Alex's excited calm (is that an oxymoron? Regardless, it's true!) from the moment I arrived. She was just ready to be married. :)
My tour of the orchard from Alex's dad. That pretty much sums up these families. They were so attentive to me and everyone else when they could have been doing 957 other things!
Travis' cousin helping him get ready in the yard. :) I will ask you to do photos outside at every opportunity.
The bridesmaids putting on Alex's veil outside. Hilarious, but successful!
Alex's niece who hammed it up as a cute, little flower girl.
The incredibly touching ceremony, complete with a beautiful vocal by Travis' cousin.
And the rain that held off for said ceremony. The sun broke through the clouds just as Alex and Travis were being pronounced husband and wife.
The beautiful and colorful spread of hors d'oeuvres and dinner lovingly created by Alex's brother-in-law. It was some of the most delicious wedding food I've ever tasted!
The emotional father-daughter dance.