It was towards the end of our session, and Liesa had her son Braylon in his full Dayton Ducks gear. I photographed his batting helmet with a grimacing duck, his prized batting gloves that formed an image when he put his hands a certain way, the bright green uniform that hung off of his rapidly […]

Once a year, the Dayton Art Institute throws a lush and lavish celebration of two different spirits – the mellow aged bourbons and the bright sparkling wines and champagnes. The Shaw Gothic Cloister  and the Great Hall were prepped with perfection as guests starting pouring in dressed in stunning cocktail dresses, high heels, and bold […]

  Spring in Colorado is wild and whimsical. Morning could bring snow, which might melt in the afternoon sun, only to be followed by a surprise hail storm later in the day. Some say if you don’t like the weather, just wait a few minutes. (Full disclosure: this can feel slightly intimidating to a photographer […]

As I was arranging Stephanie’s lap top, planner, and coffee (essentials to any entrepreneur) I couldn’t stop thinking about how much I loved her mug. An illuminated tent underneath the moon and stars nestled next to a bonfire with the phrase “campfire vibes” underneath in simple script. I had never thought about campfire vibes specifically […]

Last week I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with a hard working Realtor, Mother of four, and complete boss babe at her ReMax office at the Greene in Beavercreek, Ohio. As she was taking calls from clients while being photographed and responding to emails (while being photographed) she effortlessly flowed between tasks with […]

Audrey Hepburn, film and fashion icon, once declared “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other”. Cat and Josh, who recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary, keep this axiom close to their hearts. When I first met them as a couple many years ago, I was inspired by how much they truly […]

When true love strikes and hearts are stolen, there is a solid chance it might be because you are in a work softball league together. In one such summer league in Alexandria, Virginia, Kathy and Joe met just weeks before Kathy was planning on moving back to her hometown in Dayton, Ohio. As Kathy told […]

When a bride comes to the engagement session with her and her fiance’s favorite champagne and two flutes wrapped up in her purse, I know several things immediately. The next few hours will be exciting She is my kind of gal Her fiance might be a phenomenal bartender In Tanya’s case, all three were true. […]

The palate of winter colors in rural Ohio in late December were soft, muted, and gorgeous. The feathered blankets of white and gray clouds slowly misted upon the rolling hills of chestnut colored trees among the sepia and pistachio accent tones of the grasses. Needless to say, the drive Bustle Farms close to Cedarville off Route 42 […]

October and November have traditionally been popular months to schedule family portraits. It’s usually beautiful outside with gorgeous foliage and the temperatures are fairly mild. Everyone can layer in attractive sweaters or beautiful scarves.  Plus, it gives the parents time to order prints for Christmas gifts or use them as Christmas Cards. So when Robyn […]