Jessica & Dennis | Canton Ohio Outdoor Wedding

Canton Ohio Outdoor Wedding After a handful of bad dates, both Jessica and Dennis were frustrated with their prospects and vented to their (mutual) friend. It's like a movie script, right? You know what happened next. Their friend had an "aha" moment, introduced them to each other and the rest is history. It's their very own chick flick.

Jessica and Dennis are such great people. She's the first one to make you laugh and he's the first one to offer you a thoughtful, supportive word (which is one of Jessica's favorite things about him). They just go together. Period.

"Because of her, I learned I am capable of so much more, professionally, emotionally, and knowing she will always be there for support when I need her keeps me always trying to succeed, for us," Dennis said. "She makes me strive to be the man she deserves, and I will do my best to she that's what she gets."

There was so much emotion at Jessica and Dennis' wedding. Every part of the day, no matter how monumental or minuscule, it was all taken in and processed and felt. As a photographer, these are the moments I strive to capture. It was like gold. :)

You two, thank you a million times over for asking me to be your wedding photographer. What an honor it was to capture your day from behind my lens. Let's keep in touch, OK??

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It rained. And rained and rained. But they still got their outdoor ceremony and portraits! :)

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She was like this all day. :)

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A little "first look."

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Love, love.

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Ceremony/Reception: Occasions Party Centre Florist: Kern's Garden Center Bakery: Reeve's Cake Shop Videographer: Saturn Entertainment Studios DJ: DJ Express Stationary: Elizabeth Walker Hair and Makeup: Bella Sorella's Bride's Dress: Justin Alexander Bride's Shoes: Badgley Mischka Bridesmaids' Dresses: David's Bridal Tuxes: American Commodore Honeymoon: Riviera Maya, Mexico!

To see even more from Jessica and Dennis' outdoor wedding, click here to view a SLIDESHOW or watch it here:

Sara & Jim | Peninsula Ohio Engagement

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Engagement What a couple of awesome people. Sara and Jimmy came to me through Jaclyn and Nick, so of course I knew I would like them before I even met them. And I was right to know in advance. These two laughed the whole session, which was fantastic for me. Their giddiness about their newly engaged status was contagious. Just take a look ...

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101 in 1001: #11 Shoot a Charity Event for Free.

Does anyone shoot charity events for money? I'm now realizing how ridiculous that title sounds, but I take all my 101 in 1001 goals verbatim from my list sooooo ... Anyways, the important thing is that I got to photograph TWO charity events this year! I think it's really important to give back, and while I'm still searching for an organization (besides my church) to volunteer with on a regular basis (suggestions??), I'm thankful to be able to use my photography here and there when it's needed.

This first event was really, super cool. The Silver Spoon Awards Party is a food and wine-tasting event that benefits the Arthritis Foundation of Northeastern Ohio. There were SO many Cleveland-based restaurants and businesses in attendance, including my personal fav, Hodges. (I even got to take a picture of Chris Hodgson ... come ON!) Even though I don't profess to be a foodie, I love the creativity that goes into cooking. Everything at the Silver Spoon Awards was so photogenic ... AND so delicious!

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Then I got to photograph an event that really spoke to me: Literary Lots. I LOVE to read, and Literary Lots is all about bringing the magic of reading to vacant, urban spaces. What an amazing, creative and inspiring project! It was reading meets art. During the summer, this empty space in Ohio City was completely transformed into a literary playground. There were sandwich boats a la Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, a space for tea parties, and a jungle gym of "pasta tubes." Talk about letting your imagination run wild!

Check out this video to get a better feel for the project:

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Sarah & Steve | Medina Ohio Wedding Sneak Peek

Not only did Sarah and Steve win my 2013 giveaway, they also nabbed my last wedding slot of the year! It felt so good to successfully shoot their beautiful wedding, not only because it was my last for awhile, but also because they got one of Cleveland's prettiest fall days yet! Win-win. Check out the attractive Sarah and Steve, and stay tuned for their full blog in the next week or so. Berea Ohio Coe Lake Wedding Berea Ohio Coe Lake Wedding Berea Ohio Coe Lake Wedding Berea Ohio Coe Lake Wedding