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When Brooke reached out to do a Maternity Session, I was so excited to see her, her husband Matt, and especially their darling little girl again. The last time I had seen little Enola, she was a sweet tiny little newborn. The time before that was her Momma’s Maternity Session. (And the time before that, […]

Brooke’s Maternity Session

September 12, 2023

Jolly and Joe’s wedding day flowed effortlessly. It was a warm sunny afternoon in Downtown Dayton and things were getting started at the Brightside Event Center. Jolly’s attention to detail and complete thoughtfulness shined throughout the entire day, from the gifts that she gave her bridal party to the way she interacted with all of […]

Jolly & Joe’s Wedding Day

August 18, 2023

It was the last day of June in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The weather was warm, sunny, and a bit unpredictable as midwestern summers tend to be. Yet every storm cloud seemed to roll over without a single raindrop. And inside Mill’s Park Hotel, the staff was preparing for a wedding celebration. The banquet room was […]

Rachel and Brandon’s Wedding

July 28, 2023

I met Kathy and Chris last Spring when they reached out for an engagement session. They were an adorable couple, laughing and giggling at the endearing spectacle of portraits. I could tell right away that they made a great team. And I was so excited when they reached out to have me capture their wedding […]

Kathy & Chris

June 21, 2023

When Alex found out she was pregnant, her Mother immediately knew she was pregnant with twins. Although twins run in her family, they are still rather rare (What to Expect rates it at about only 3%). But what I think is even more amazing is that these little ones are scheduled to come in early […]

The Gemini Twins – A Spring Maternity Session

May 13, 2023

A Rustic Wedding Christine stood in front of a large floor to ceiling gold framed mirror in a gorgeous bridal suite. Her hair was pinned in loose curls and her make up was flawless. She had just put on her wedding gown with the help of her sister and Mother and as they were putting […]

Christine & Mike

October 22, 2022

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 […]

The Dayton Arcade

April 23, 2021

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 […]

Seia’s Favorite Things

February 25, 2021

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, […]

Brooke & Matt’s Winter Wedding

January 2, 2021

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 […]

A Young Fashionista

December 3, 2019