The Dayton Arcade has been a completely hidden gem for a few decades after closing it’s doors in the 90s. Several attempts to renovate always seem to end abruptly, much to the disappointment of the Dayton natives who remembered the true splendor of this unique and exquisite architectural masterpiece. And now, adding to the rich […]

Little Seia was bundled up when she walked into the warm studio, clutching the hands of both of her parents. The chilly February morning air left a tinge of pink on both of her cheeks as she looked around slightly unsure of the situation. But when her baby doll appeared amongst the items packed for […]

It was a chilly afternoon on the eve of winter solstice. The breeze was cold and damp and the gray clouds in the sky seemed to gently fall upon the horizon. Brooke arrived to the park with her squad surrounding her while on a rounded teal bridge, back turned, waited her groom. Matt was beaming, […]

I pulled up to a beautiful brick home in the Historic Oregon District that was nestled under a canopy of bright orange and yellow maple leaves. Inside was bustling, as are most locations where the bride is getting ready. The two Mothers were working harmoniously in the kitchen while bridesmaids were upstairs putting finishing touches […]

There always seems to be one element of the wedding planning process that the bride really seems to adore. For some, it’s planning the party that their friends and loved ones will talk about for years. For others, it’s coordinating all the little details that tell their love story. For Carly, it was dreaming up […]

Everything about the Maternity session for Tara looked straight out a Fairy Tale. Her long wavy blond hair almost glistened in the last remaining light of a late Autumn’s day. The floral wreath looked as though it came from the wildflower field behind her. Her dress was the perfect shade of a soft nude pink, […]

As the Ledford Family and I were walking down the path to the next location, their youngest son kept picking up acorns to show us. He was fascinated by these little oak tree nuts and was excited to share all the intricate details that he was discovering. His Mother smiled sweetly at him and his […]

There are several theories about why the traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper. Some say it symbolizes a blank slate of which to create a story while others claim that, like paper, the first year of marriage is delicate (though naturally strengthening over time). But one of my favorite explanations is that paper […]

When doing a portrait session with a toddler, you have to be Quick on your feet Loud and animated Completely flexible with expectations especially when asking said toddler to stay awake past her little bedtime for the golden hour lighting that photographers adore. I chased little Riley, I sang to little Riley (apologies to Megan […]

There is something so sweet and nostalgic about a tea party. Although the tradition of tea parties date back thousands of years, the kind that we have come to recognize got it’s start around the mid 1800’s thanks to Anna Marie Russell, Duchess of Bedford. She decided that bold tea, light refreshments, and company was […]