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 […]

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 […]

Almost one year ago, little Seia entered the world on one of the most festive days in the calendar year – St. Patrick’s Day. It seems quite fitting – this little girl likes to party (by party I mean dance/wiggle to Disney tunes and eat icing by the fist full). Judging from the mound of […]

The Beach Bride The beach bride is vibrant like tropical waters Sun kissed with light are the seas’ lovely daughters Professing her vows with her toes in the sand Salt breeze in her hair and seashells in her hand Her heart like the current runs deep and runs strong Her vibe as relaxed as the […]

New York Fashion Week happens twice a year and encapsulates the very pulse of the fashion world. Originally created in 1943 to showcase once overlooked American designers, it has been a long standing tradition and mecca of the elite fashion industry. And for the last 76 years, it has been inspiring young designers and fashionistas […]

Anyone who has ever had the absolute pleasure of meeting Joanna knows several things. First, she is so chill she makes your yoga instructor seem uptight by comparison. Second, she and her husband Seth are FULL of surprises while casually depicting the adventures they have had throughout the years. And third, Joanna views the world […]

I think I first heard this delightful idiom in elementary school. It seemed to me at the time that although I didn’t quite know who Riley was, I knew that she was living the absolute dream. Out living her best life, surrounded by joy and sunshine, with attentive hand servants meeting her every whim. So […]

There is a predominant mindset in the Midwest that Autumn is the best season. Now I know you run into the random that loves summer (moi) or those who revel in the winter (though they may be few). Pretty much everyone appreciates Spring as it means the brutal winter temperatures are finally over. But the […]

On September 17th at 12:33 pm, Robert Jensen arrived into this world to the absolute delight of his Mother, Father, and big brother John Ruben. He was 6.8 ounces and 19.25 inches and had a head full of soft black hair. His two dogs, Guinness and Newcastle were thrilled to meet the newest addition to […]

Gorgeous murals have been emerging all over the Dayton Area over the last decade (a LOT more have popped up over the last few years) adorning once blank cement walls with beauty and brilliance. Dayton is one of many cities that are showcasing this trend, beautifying city corners and strengthening the community bond. It has […]